In the News: Landmarks Likes New Pier 17
Plus: Terroir on the High Line; trying to save after-school programs; neverending City Hall reno gets even more expensive; jeweler gets screwed twice; Poets House; North End Grill. / 3 comments
Will Work for Food
Atera chef Matt Lightner is said to be creating food that's dazzlingly ambitious. But is it worth the $150 prix-fixe price tag? I'd love to dine at the restaurant and report back—so I've started a Kickstarter campaign to raise money for a dinner there. / 9 comments
In the News: The Tribeca Ball
Plus: Police arrest Occupy Wall Street protesters; money stolen from restaurant's safe; a report on Atera; praising local ramen.
Nosy Neighbor: Why Are Those Shuttles on Greenwich?
"Why are there always shuttle buses on Greenwich, often with people waiting to board?" —E.
In the News: Artist Terry Winters
Plus: Who will run Community Board 1?; big sample sale; tutors for kids in elementary school.
Seen & Heard: Tribeca Blu Hotel
Plus: Kaffe 1668 serving lunch; florist to move; marketing guru to speak; City Hall Park sculpture exhibit; the gym coming to Truffles Tribeca. / 2 comments
Citizen Style | April 2012
It's time for Mona Akhtar's monthly look at who's rocking the sidewalk. And remember, if she stops you on the street, say yes! / 14 comments
Newsletter: Apr. 16
Water Towers by Jeremy Landau • Morimoto's Tribeca restaurant • Franklin Caffé Buon Gusto • Nam Reborn • Ballfields Balcony Open • CB1 vs. Leonard Building • Fake Genade Scare • Cute Sheep • More
In the News: Pier 40 Soccer Plans
A few more details. Plus: David Bouley (a) mixes things up at Brushstroke and (b) countersues; man arrested for groping; worker falls at construction site. / 2 comments
Coming Up: TOAST Art Walk, Ronnie Spector, Cat Women
Not to mention "Venus in Fur" playwright David Ives, chefs Gabrielle Hamilton (Prune) and Seamus Mullen (Tertulia), stand-up comedy, singer/pianist Dan Orlando, and 8,000 feet of duct tape.
Seen & Heard: Ballfields Balcony Open
Plus: Playing Mantis not closing after all; the Jerry's Café space is being shopped around; Pier 26 structure; blondes vs. brunettes; Taste of Tribeca discount. / 6 comments
Recent Real Estate Sales in Tribeca
Thirteen sales were reported in the past week, including three at 33 Vestry, three at 77 Reade, and the penthouse at 1 N. Moore. / 2 comments









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