Seen & Heard: Freshly Paved Duane Street
But how come no cobblestones? Plus: "Old Jews Telling Jokes"; Peter Bogdonavich; 77 Reade storefront; the new Arman building; aji amarillo. / 17 comments
In the News: Luxury Real Estate for Less
Two big-ticket homes cut their prices. Plus: Why Pier 17 workers didn't pull the fire alarm; "The 15 Central Park West of Tribeca"; NBA player sells; a new Greek fast-food restaurant in FiDi.
What to Expect When You’re Expecting…to Open a Business Here
There are two main provisions you want to make sure are in your commercial lease. I call them "the Shield and the Sword." Absolutely no one else does. By Daniel Gershburg, Esq.
First Impressions: Atrio
When the Conrad New York opened, I didn't rush to try out its restaurant, Atrio, because I didn't think non-guests were likely to go there (excluding nearby expense-account diners). But then I saw it was offering a Restaurant Week menu.... / 4 comments
Newsletter: July 19
The New Buildings Coming to Tribeca • Hip Hotel in Northwest Tribeca? • Close-Up: Duane Street • Valentine No. 21 • Three Stars for Atera • New Seaport Buildings • More
Seen & Heard: Spice Warehouse
Plus: Grandma's House is open; Kitchenette closed for renovation; Lot-Less expanding aboca; fun with the police. / 2 comments
In the News: New Building at 15 Leonard Approved
Plus: Rebranding 75 Park Place (and making it big-box friendly); Tom Cruise; local filmmaker Joseph Sguera; hotelier looking in Tribeca.
Close-Up: Duane Street
One of the things that makes Tribeca distinctive is the patterns, details, and textures that are everywhere—such as Duane Street. / 1 comment
In the News: Tribeca Has a New Three-Star Restaurant
Plus: Dining next to Bill Murray; bike station to get protective island; new principals at two schools; M9 bus service to be restored. / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: 1WTC Observation Deck Sneak Peek
Plus: New house-call service; tapas restaurant on the way?; theater geek nirvana; Blue Spoon expands starting Monday; "Very Good Girls"; Cristina Dos Santos is moving; Fulton supermarket; poetry talk and walk. / 5 comments









Always wondered how they managed to stay in business this long… Walk (or bike) to Chinatown for better food, lower... — Robert Ripps / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Not MTA. Not TA. Not BMT. Not Beach. — Robert Ripps / Massive underground spa and meditation space coming to Broadway and White
No. — Robert Ripps / Massive underground spa and meditation space coming to Broadway and White
This is really cool. I always thought it was the WTC construction that displaced Little Syria, so interested to learn... — malcolm / Artwork dedicated to Little Syria in Fidi
Hi Lisa, Thank you for the insight, I went today and through enjoyed my sandwich as well. Cheers! -Rick — Rick / Sandwich shop coming to Church and Duane
This is tragic. Mr Chow has been part of the fabric of this corner for two decades — the kind... — N Moore Girl / Mr Chow is indeed closing
It's been pretty much downhill since The Harrison closed. Though Teakwood and Upon the Palace are good recent additions to... — Richard / Mr Chow is indeed closing