Real Estate Sales Report
Courtesy of StreetEasy, these are the properties whose sales were "recorded" by the city in the past seven days (ending 12/15/12)—the sales may have taken place earlier.
Seen & Heard: New Wine Bar
Plus: Brooklyn Bridge closures start up again; what's coming to the old Bon Chon Chicken space; new pasta restaurant; can anyone help Mike?
First Impressions: Bikini Bar
The title of Coolest, Cutest Café in Tribeca can safely be handed over to Bikini Bar, newly opened on Duane. / 7 comments
First Impressions: Benares
I had enjoyed the lunch special at Benares last week and was mulling going back before writing about it when Suzanne filed an in-depth report as a comment in the Restaurant Guide. She clearly knows more about Indian food than I do, so I'm handing over the reins. / 2 comments
In the News: Capsouto Frères
Plus: Another 7-Eleven; Holly Hunter drops out; SantaCon bypassing downtown; west Soho air rights purchase.
Seen & Heard: Federal Plaza Gets Classy
Plus: 58 Reade's facelift; "restricted parking" signs on Greenwich; Alex Katz prints for sale; Baba Ghanouge expanding to FiDi. / 1 comment
Aminah et Les Amis Is Closing Up Shop
The last day of the Warren Street boutique will be Tuesday, and owner Haddy Faal having a big sale, as well as four concurrent trunk shows, including Polkadot What and local hatmaker Sally Imperato, as she transitions online and looks for a new space.
CB1 Tribeca Commitee: The Unofficial Minutes (December)
Sample menus and other details for Marc Forgione's Laotian restaurant, the global brasserie coming to the old Matsugen space, a new vegetarian restaurant, and the Greek spot replacing Turks & Frogs. Also: More on 50 Varick, sidewalk seating at Locanda Verde and Aamanns, and a couple street events. / 2 comments
Newsletter: Dec. 13
One World Trade Center's Spire • Loft Peeping: FiDi Funhouse • ZONA Pop-Up • Nosy Neighbor: Chambers Construction • More
In the News: Santacon Is Coming to Town
Plus: Nish Nush review; Fraunces Tavern is open; Au Bon Pain; the problem with generators; the World Trade Center performing arts center.
First Look Inside the ZONA Pop-Up
I popped into to the ZONA pop-up shop, opening tomorrow inside Cheryl Hazan Gallery at 35 N. Moore. Do I dare to buy a peach? / 3 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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That station is not mentioned on any press notices from the city or the MTA. — Tribeca Citizen / ICYMI, Knicks ticker-tape parade is tomorrow
I was shocked to find out the child was two blocks away. Thank goodness the kindness of a stranger intervened.... — CJB / Update: Washington Market School has reopened
Now if we can get the folks on scooters to observe the limit. Which brings me to our little friends... — g / ICYMI, the speed limit is now 20 mph
We could use some additional signs saying No Right on Red in NYC. I know they are posted at the... — N / ICYMI, the speed limit is now 20 mph
What about the A/C/E Chambers St station? — Nicole Vianna / ICYMI, Knicks ticker-tape parade is tomorrow
This is great. However, needs more signage, and needs actual enforcement! — Marcus / ICYMI, the speed limit is now 20 mph