CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes (June)
It's that time of the month again! Discussed: Masa Takayama's new restaurant, Tetsu (read the menu!); the prepared-food shop coming to Warren (another menu); Fresh Direct complaints; a possible newsstand; and more.
Nosy Neighbor: What Are Those Orange Awnings For?
"To the right of the Conrad's main entrance, there appears to be a restaurant of some kind getting ready to open but I can't find work permits to give me a clue." —D.
Newsletter: June 14
Loft Peeping: Kelly Black • 56 Leonard • The Local-Tourist Nexus • Exploring BMCC • 176 Duane • Four World Trade Center • 99 Church • More
In the News: Is Asphalt Green Dead for the Year?
Plus: Hope for the huge vacant lot at 99 Church; Blue School revolt; 1WTC design changes; Battery Park City's past and future; dirty dog run; a mega slide for Battery Park.
Introducing Clara’s, Your New Fitnesswear Source
While looking for new workout clothes one afternoon, Pilates guru Alycea Ungaro was surprised to realize that Tribeca has far more places to exercise than places to buy fitness apparel. So she decided to do something about it. Plus: Save 15%. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Another Bubby’s
Plus: Reflecting on the World Trade Center; proposed newsstand; Shakespeare in a park; food cart makes art stop. / 2 comments
In the News: Four World Trade Center
Plus: School overcrowding; scaffolding fire; $48 million Tribeca penthouse; landmarking 86 Trinity Place; 9/11 families' new demand; "school crossing" sign; WFC food hall; Asphalt Green fallout. / 1 comment
Back to School: Exploring BMCC
I imagine most of you haven't been inside the Borough of Manhattan Community College—or if you have, you haven't gone very deep. So let's check it out, shall we? / 1 comment
Suggestion Box: The Local-Tourist Nexus
The retail developers of the World Trade Center, World Financial Center, and the South Street Seaport say they're bringing in shops and restaurants that will appeal to you and someone visiting you. Do such places exist? / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: What’s Coming to 176 Duane?
Seriously, do you know? Plus: Steven Alan's sample sale; free haircuts; R. Kelly is coming (to the neighborhood); author Alan Furst; Salvatore Barber Shop; a new book about Tribeca Treats.
In the News: 56 Leonard
Plus: Merchant's Hospitality's plans for Pier 15 (and a bit of a rant); principal speaks out; art exhibit; Trinity Church and Occupy Wall Street.
Loft Peeping: Kelly Black
Design Hunting magazine showcased the Battery Park apartment of Kelly Black and her family, who combined three units to make a 4,700-square-foot home complete with a climbing wall and treehouse.









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
have to agree here - will of course give the Olio e Piu team a fair shake but i hope... — Peter G / Mr Chow is indeed closing
When will representatives of Downtown Dance Factory be allowed to return to the building to retrieve all the costumes for... — James Bogardus / Four schools stranded after building accident on Broadway
If you read the article you’d see it is not true. Headline is misleading — Jennifer / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Looking forward to all the local kids performances at this year’s event! — Wendy Kong / Taste of Tribeca will be May 16 on Duane Park