In the News: 4WTC Slideshow
Plus: Arguing against the WTC Performing Arts Center; Laughing Man chocolate; Macao Trading Co.'s decor; possible new BPC traffic signals; African Burial Ground banners.
New Kid on the Block: Super Linda
Super Linda has finally opened, and it's far more interesting than indicated by the placid façade, a cleaning-up of the old Greek restaurant Delphi. I haven't eaten there yet, but the design is so loaded with details that I feel sort of full anyway. / 14 comments
CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes
Details on the major new project in northwest Tribeca; the new wine bar on W. Broadway; Tribeca Family Festival; and more. / 2 comments
Newsletter: Feb. 9
New Kid on the Block: Lotus Blue • Condo, Hotel, or School: 49-51 Chambers • West Street trailers • Giants parade • More
Seen & Heard: Affordable Housing
Plus: Aamanns/Copenhagen update (sort of); Reade Street sidewalk; Facebook plea.
In the News: Soho Rep
Plus: World Trade Center audit; anonymous doorman; Kutsher's review; Trinity Church and Hudson Square; Dominique Strauss-Kahn movie; new Aáron Sánchez restaurant; American Icon expands.
Nosy Neighbor: When Will Those Trailers on West Street Go Away?
"With the opening of Fiterman Hall, will the classroom trailers along West Street finally go away? They were brought in as a temporary measure after 9/11 and have been there for over ten years." —C.
In the News: Parade Report
Plus: 52-54 Lispenard objections; pizzeria in a shaky situation; Super Bowl for singles.
New Kid on the Block: Lotus Blue
Now open in the space that was Nam: Lotus Blue, serving food inspired by China's Yunnan Province. "It borders Vietnam, Laos, and Burma," says co-founder Jeffrey Lim, "and the cuisine is infused by many cultures, with Southeast Asian ingredients like cilantro, banana leaf, and ginger." / 6 comments
In the News: Street Closures
Plus: Kutsher's review; expansion at the New York City Rescue Mission; hospital-themed pop-up shop inside Patron of the New.
Condo, Hotel, or School?
It's time for another round of everyone's favorite game. The Bloomberg administration wants to sell 49-51 Chambers. Local politicians are screaming bloody murder. What's at stake? UPDATE: How do I get into the Reade Street half of the building? / 1 comment
Newsletter: Feb. 6
Inside 346 Broadway • Best of Tribeca: Deli sandwich • New 21-story condo tower • Battery Place Market • Aroma Espresso Bar • American Express Carriage House • Much more
Left rectangle ads redesigned
History of Tribeca Buildings
With all the talk about "prediction markets" what are the odds for an FBI raid. — G / The Epstein files are on Reade Street
Aw - that's sad. — B / FedEx coming to Park Place and West Broadway
why did Artion Cafe last for less than 11 months? why are comments not posted unless moderated? why are all... — c / Sneak Peek: Artion Bakery and Cafe
Hi Elizabeth! As a current dog owner, out of necessity, I intentionally make it my business to see that my... — Ron / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
As one of the petitioners that signed for a dog run, it is definitely needed more than another basketball court.... — Natalie / Grand Canal basketball court should be back by end of summer
Nonna Dora’s is very special. I don’t think I’ve had better pasta anywhere else in NYC. Exquisitely prepared with just... — SW / Catching Up With New Kids: Nonna Dora’s
Happy to lend our gallery space if useful for any of the groups. — Hal Bromm / Four schools stranded after building accident on Broadway