On the “Lilac”
"I was drawn to the Lilac because of its grittiness," says photographer Tony Larsen about the ship docked on the north side of Pier 25. "It's the opposite of a fancy yacht."
Newsletter: Dec. 5
Eight new enthusiasms • Popular café opening another outpost • Methadone clinic in FiDi • Dangerous intersections • WFC staircase • Table tennis closing • And much more
Kaffe 1668 Redux
The popular Swedish-ish café is evidently opening another outpost in Tribeca. / 1 comment
In the News: Table Tennis Closing
Plus: Murder at Murray and Church; lawsuit over jewelry-store theft; new FiDi bar; the other new FiDi bar; real-estate tutorial. / 1 comment
Coming Up: Scott Weiland Sings Christmas Songs
Also: Scrooge, slow food, affordable art, and lots of rootsy music. / 1 comment
I’m Hungry Just Thinking About It
If you eat, you'll want to know that the Tribeca Citizen Restaurant Guide continues to be updated regularly. What's new? What's changed? What's closed? / 1 comment
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Say so in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) / 5 comments
In the News: Dangerous Intersections
Plus: New nail polish line; Occupy Wall Street threatens to close new-ish restaurant; Pier A update.
On the CB1 Agendas for December
To be discussed: The World Financial Center staircase; food trucks on North End Ave.; substance abuse facility in FiDi; the end of Bogardus Plaza; Sazón; and more.
Eight New Enthusiasms
It's been a while since I gathered together a bunch of things (mostly foods) I'm feeling. Let the good vibes roll.... / 3 comments
Newsletter: Dec. 1
Milo Hess's photographs • Bu & the Duck • School rezoning meetings • Shoe sample sale • Borders' replacement • Super Linda • Seaport pop-up • And more / 1 comment
In the News: Mark Ruffalo
He's against fracking. Plus: Pecan's expansion; cutting-edge scaffolding; the "scoundrel" of Washington Street.
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
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