Seen & Heard: Benares Not Opening This Month
Plus: By Joy Gryson's cloudy opening; one reason 1 World Trade Center is red; op art exhibit. / 1 comment
In the News: Trashy Medians on West Street
Plus: Updates on the Butterfly and Tribeca Canvas; SHO Shaun Hergatt's new name; 9/11 victims' families are upset again.
The Dance Chimes in Battery Park
You might recall how I got excited about the interactive musical surprise in Battery Park. Well, here's the follow-up post that I promised. If you still plan to go check it out, stop reading now.
In the News: Full-Body Vibrators
Plus: A nice, long look inside the Woolworth Building; about that sale at 165 Duane; a rendering of the 93 Worth topper; Jane Pratt declines. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: What’s Coming to 88 Reade
Sigh. Plus: The Hudson Square Garbage Garage, going up fast; a bit of Asphalt Green intel; the Baker showroom space is in play; Taj Tribeca. / 15 comments
Nosy Neighbor: What Happens to Old Cobblestones?
"I was watching today as more of the old cobblestones were ripped from my street and carted off to parts unknown. I wondered what New York City does with these 100?-year-old worn stones." —R. / 3 comments
Newsletter: Aug. 20
Nosy Neighbor: Buses on Laight • First Impressions: 55 Fulton Market • 140 Franklin Retail Space • Church Street Kitchen • Welcome to Tweebeca • More
Seen & Heard: Another Laughing Man Café
Plus: Juicer coming to FiDi; R&R Coffee in FiDi; "Triburbia" now available locally; intercity bus law.
In the News: Pier 40 Restrooms Closed
Plus: The "N." in "N. Moore"; Brookfield CEO sells apartment; jeweler retires; Hudson Square Garbage Garage. / 5 comments
First Impressions: 55 Fulton Market by Key Food
The grand opening of 55 Fulton Market by Key Food is today. Before we take a look around—and say somewhat snobby things—let's get one thing straight: It's a game changer for southeast FiDi, in that it's mostly a genuinely pleasant place to be. / 20 comments
Seen & Heard: Are You the Deep Throat of the Asphalt Green Stalemate?
Let's talk. Plus: North End Grill and Blue Smoke sidewalk seating; Sherlock Holmes and Anthony Edwards filming here Monday; dental correction. / 4 comments
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This is truly the saddest news. We lived in the neighborhood for 5 years and Duane Park was hands down... — Joanna / Duane Park Patisserie will close on June 14
Every independent school considers how parents might fit or not fit into its culture. Don't kid yourself. — Manhattanmommie / Washington Market School’s Hudson Street campus is temporarily closed
i will miss you and your lovely family as well — madeline c lanciani / Duane Park Patisserie will close on June 14
one of the things i will miss most- the old-fashioned continuity of begin a neighborhood shop — madeline c lanciani / Duane Park Patisserie will close on June 14
my dad was Air Force, but i have been honored to honor the Marines — madeline c lanciani / Duane Park Patisserie will close on June 14
Thank you Patrick for mentioning TAMA, the Tribeca Alliance Merchants Association. This is a group totally local, totally small business... — Jean Grillo / Duane Park Patisserie will close on June 14
Tribeca is no longer a neighborhood; it’s an investment—not in art, or creative living, but for simple profit. Those of... — Jean Grillo / Duane Park Patisserie will close on June 14