Field Trip: Behind the Scenes at Grand Central Terminal
When Adam saw that the Historic Districts Council was offering a tour of Grand Central Terminal, we couldn't resist—he has always wanted to get inside the glass catwalks above the Apple store, and I like to go anywhere I've never been, particularly if it's typically off-limits. / 7 comments
Newsletter: Sept. 6
Progress Report • Nish Noosh Restaurant • New Kid on the Block: By Joy Gryson • Fashion's Night Out • Edible Arrangements • Hotel in Northwest Tribeca • Matsugen's Replacement • 137 Franklin Doodads • More
Fashion’s Night Out in Tribeca
Fashion only gets out one night a year, but it's quite the party. Here's what's going on in these parts tomorrow night (Thursday, Sept. 6). / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: Edible Arrangements
Coming to Duane Street. Plus: Asphalt Green non-update; all-you-can-drink concerns; Warren Street dog run fees; Franklin stoop painted. / 6 comments
In the News: Inside Tribeca Canvas
Plus: Dosateria reviewed; Dirty Bird opening date; Battery Park City Authority's new chairman; kids skip 9/11 health survey; another online creative agency; plug pulled at City Winery show. Update: Added info on Atera's upcoming bar.
Nosy Neighbor: What Are Those White Things at 137 Franklin?
"Any idea what these white things sticking out of the windows at the building under construction at Franklin and W. Broadway might be?" —P. / 1 comment
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About the Restaurant Coming to the Matsugen Space….
It is indeed being opened by an advertising agency, and there will be a redesign and a coffee shop.
Progress Report | September 2012
Here’s a quick rundown of the shops, restaurants, and more we can expect in the next year or so (often with new info on opening dates). I highly recommend reading this post so you'll know what I'm going on about.... / 3 comments
New Kid on the Block: By Joy Gryson
"It was important that our store be on Franklin Street," says designer Joy Gryson. "I've always loved shopping at Steven Alan and Bu & the Duck, and when Bu & the Duck left...." The grand opening party is Thursday night. / 2 comments
In the News: Body Pulled from River
Plus: Jackie Robinson Museum tries again; Spice Warehouse condos; World Trade Center workers drinking during the workday. / 2 comments
Northwest Tribeca Is Indeed Getting a Hotel
Also on the CB1 agendas for September: Plans for the Matsugen space; venting about the Asphalt Green mess; school-crowding update; and much more. / 4 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
History of Tribeca Buildings
Typo: before 2010 (not 2020) — stm / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
Before 2020, the area was still mostly office (personally I would not describe as moribund) and actually less traffic. There... — stm / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
I pass by 100 Gold a couple of time a week. At street level it seems dank and squat, and... — Gary / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
Lovely and well deserved -- keep up the good work, Adger! — John Willenbecher / Catching up with Adger Cowans on his 90th birthday
My concern is not any one building in isolation—it is the cumulative impact of (100 Gold St, 250 Water St,... — Harry deen / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
FIDI is ringed along the coastline by terrific green space; has green pockets like Bowling Green, the Elevated Acre, City... — Manhattanmommie / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
I do wonder about all of the new residences going into FiDi given there is virtually no green space, very... — Heide Fasnacht / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold