TCQ&A: Stephen Dimmick
"The best deal in Tribeca is the quiet streets of North Tribeca," says the makeup artist. "I'd have to be a bit of a North Tribeca snob, LOL." / 3 comments
Newsletter: Dec. 22
Suggestion Box: Bogardus Plaza • New Kid on the Block: CrossFit 212 • Pier 15 unveiled • Principal moving • WTC sphere • Holiday train garden • More
In the News: Floyd Cardoz
Plus: FiDi food court; another fancy Tribeca apartment for sale; P.S. 89 kids using ballfields for recess; principal Maggie Siena.
Seen & Heard: Principal Moving
Are parents going to be miffed? Plus: Seaport restaurant relocating; pop-up-within-a-shop; "Looking at Christmas" on TV. / 2 comments
In the News: WTC Sphere
Plus: Why the South Street Seaport's Christmas tree is fake; secret BPCA board meeting; Brushstroke's happy hour; Seaport Museum to reopen in January with Occupy Wall Street pix. / 2 comments
Pier 15 Unveiled
The East River Waterfront's revamped pier is pretty fierce, with lots of ramps, stairs, and cut-outs. On a gray morning with few people, it wasn't the warmest place to be—I kept imagining I was in an Italian prison yard, aesthetically speaking, although that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Suggestion Box: Bogardus Plaza
After I disparaged the green paint on the street, the Friends of Bogardus Garden asked what I'd suggest instead. Which got me wondering: What do you think should be done with the plaza, aesthetically speaking, now that it's on its way to becoming permanent? / 12 comments
In the News: Employee of the Month
Plus: Maserati of Manhattan's sales this year; the redevelopment of 250 West; Asphalt Green BPC's possible new opening date.
Seen & Heard: Holiday Train Garden
Plus: Chinese food on Sundays; Pier 40's indoor field closed for emergency repairs; cleaning service recommendation?
New Kid on the Block: CrossFit 212
According to Jim McDade, who just opened CrossFit 212 on Franklin Street, "The fusion of weightlifting, running, and gymnastics movements produces great results."
Newsletter: Dec. 19
Inside the Woolworth Building • Kurt Gutenbrunner's new cookbook • Chipotle • Restaurant update • Bogardus Plaza • Lisa Mackey pop-up shop • Peck Slip School expansion • Real-estate report • And more
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
So it’s going to be twice the height of the building next door? How about the infrastructure below? How about... — R. / New plans for 65 Franklin at Broadway
I with PB. The Old Amish Market, and there are plenty of large open store fronts on Chambers and around... — Sandra / The sad and disappointing saga at 111 Hudson
We’re rooting for you, HMart. Nothing can stop the meteoric rise of Korean culture. I’m just saying… this smells very... — PB / The sad and disappointing saga at 111 Hudson
The Westfield Place / Brookfield Place as a whole... there are a whole lot of empty store fronts, whose rents... — Nel / Seen & Heard: Former Downtowner Julie Menin is now City Council speaker
I think you mean "Bouley Upstairs" and, I almost hate to spill it but...one of its sushi chefs is the... — KPDNYC / Marinara Pizza coming to Sushi of Gari building
So by that logic we introduce a "prevent food service clause" across all buildings in Tribeca and close most restaurants... — Will / The sad and disappointing saga at 111 Hudson
Congratulations!!! Please put me on your mailing list!! — Dina Pinos / New Kid on the Block: Freddy’s Tribeca