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
A Gift Only a Local Can Appreciate
There's still time to buy a Tribeca Citizen T-shirt for someone you love (or for someone you hate, I suppose, if they despise this site). / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: 1WTC Spire
Photos of it heading down Greenwich and being put into position on the building. Plus: Food truck annoyance; Steven Soderbergh film shoot; 403 Greenwich demo; subway entrance reopening delayed. / 1 comment
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Thanks for covering this. It's so very strange! — malcolm / Crowd Sourcing: Who saw the Twin Towers drone show on Wednesday night?
Amazing photo of Tribute in Light! — SW / Seen & Heard: Kyuramen is open on Gold
The bus I was on zipped by One Park Row so fast that I couldn't be sure, so I verified... — Gary / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
What is the seating for this performance tonight September 10th? I have the required tickets. Is it self seating on... — Steve Tintweiss / Bill T. Jones to commemorate 9/11 at Wagner Park
I swear I saw them opening on Park Row as well! — Heather / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
Thomas was in the same class as Micah, I believe. Ronnie was an exceptional third grade teacher and went on... — Elspeth Schell / PS 89 principal Ronnie Najjar will retire this summer
Fully agree with previous comments: WE WANT GIGINO'S! Tired of waiting! Especially with the restaurants around the North Cove being... — S. Rennie / Nosy Neighbor: What restaurant is coming to the pavilion at Wagner Park?