Seen & Heard: The Butterfly
It might just be Wisconsin-themed after all. Plus: Pop-up shop for tall women; Moomah celebrates its last day; Squadron on WTC security.
In the News: Here Comes Jenna Lyons
Plus: Theater Bar has officially closed; school waitlists; new principal; 9/11 memorial president took an ill-timed vacation; BPCA town hall; N. Moore penthouses.
Nosy Neighbor: Is Beach Street Getting Reversed?
"You mentioned that Beach Street was going to get a reversal of traffic between Hudson and Greenwich. Any news on that?" —R.
Seen & Heard: Swing Dancing
Plus: A peek inside an upcoming restaurant; no more swimming dogs; Shibui Spa. / 1 comment
New Kid on the Block: Bloom
The new Bloom store in Goldman Alley sells a lot more than gorgeous flowers—including pillows, objets d'art, books, and even furniture and jewelry. And there are plans to have a "Bloom to go" kiosk in front of the store.
In the News: Murray Street Stoplight
They're popping up everywhere these days! Plus: Pane Panelle exploring its options; dissecting a loft sale at 124 Hudson; Battery Park farm.
A New Gourmet Market in Tribeca
Wouldn't it be awesome if someone—who preferred to remain anonymous—were to open a European-style food hall right in the center of Tribeca? With the stalls leased out to big food-world names? No need to pinch yourself, folks. / 31 comments
Newsletter: Mar. 26
Eight New Enthusiasms • New store on Greenwich • Flowering trees of spring • 70 Pine • Photo Safari • Real-estate report • And much more
Seen & Heard: Loft Magic
Plus: The old Bouley Bakery and Market space; new florist; Demi Monde semi-update; a bit of old Tribeca charm erased. / 2 comments
Coming Up: Open Studios, the Titanic, and Isabella Rossellini
Not to mention a skateboarding contest, Preston Sturges, free outdoor screenings of "Jaws" and "Goonies," Soccer Day, "Twin Peaks" with different music, Buddy Guy and Neko Case, "Daily Show" writers, and more.
Recent Real Estate Sales in Tribeca
Seven sales were reported in the last week (although that includes one storage room).
In the News: 70 Pine Could Become Part Hotel
Plus: Kutsher's lunch counter; feces-tosser arrested; Shibui Spa; law-school suit dismissed; Trinity Church clamps down; new CSA; Hudson River Park Trust. / 3 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Vornado was not involved in building the original 3 buildings, they bought an interest in them much later. — Reademan / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
There is parking -- the same that exists there now, however. And see this post on height.... — Tribeca Citizen / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
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Vornado has built 3 of the most ugly and brutalist buildings in the city. They are not great to live... — Will / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
I vote to regulate this person out of Tribeca for his comments. What a racist comment. The last thing we... — Italian / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner
Terrible for the neighborhood. Too tall, ugly does not add anything to Tribeca just more congestion and people. It will... — GB / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
(Pam's coverage of development issues is so amazing.) I choose to focus on the positive: 976 new homes, in a... — Komanoff / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza