In the News: Indian Restaurant Opens Next Week
Plus: More on the Irish Hunger Memorial crash; Landmarks Preservation Commission denies Tribeca building's proposed redesign; sandwich shop expands.
Seen & Heard: A New Hotel in Tribeca?
According to this rendering there could be. Plus: Chipotle update; no-right-on-red answer from the DOT; "White Collar" filming; Trees for Tribeca; Academy buses idling on Laight. / 3 comments
Reliable Babysitters Recommended By Parents You Know
Founded by four busy parents, UrbanSitter is a new site designed to take the hassle out of finding babysitters. Scheduling your sitter is as easy as booking a dinner reservation online. / Sponsored
New Kid on the Block: Manhattan Proper Bar & Social Club
Murray Street's gentrification continues with the Manhattan Proper Bar & Social Club, in the old Copper Barrel space. The truffle pomme frites come with homemade ketchup and buttermilk ranch aioli. / 11 comments
In the News: Atera’s Cocktail Bar
Plus: Bagel shop won't be H&H; 1 World Trade Center bragging; Nielsen close to moving to FiDi; police catch phone thieves.
Seen & Heard: Car Crashes into the Irish Hunger Memorial
Plus: Restaurant opens on Murray; 93 Worth bares an ankle; recent history at 257 Church; cardboard art. UPDATE: New info nixes IHOP rumor. / 3 comments
Loft Peeping: Deborah French
"I wanted to create an environment that was sophisticated and elegant yet simple and inviting," says the interior designer and sculptor, "a place to just dive into and stay." She also wanted to incorporate elements from her travels—which means there are elements from Italy, India, Morocco, France, China, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Africa, and America. / 1 comment
Newsletter: Aug. 13
Nosy Neighbor: Verizon Building • Valentine No. 24 • Right on Red • Church Street Kitchen • Classified Ads • Welcome to Tweebeca • Photo Safari! • More
In the News: Unearthing the Tombs at Collect Pond Park
Plus: Rent the Runway showroom; yet another Tribeca Pediatrics; City Hall Park hammer attacker; brunch with a fashion designer.
Seen & Heard: Church Street Kitchen
Plus: Disappearing mailboxes; new setting for literary salon; send in your sunset photos.









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