Eight New Enthusiasms
It’s been a while since I gathered together a bunch of things I’m feeling. Let the good vibes roll…. / 5 comments
New Store on Greenwich Street
A new store is opening in the old Gallery Viet Nam space (next to Viet Café), likely within 30 days. Want to know what it is?
Newsletter: Mar. 22
Tribeca street fashion • New Kid on the Block: Kaffe 1668 • Inside the Conrad New York hotel • Nosy Neighbor: 15 Canal • Morimoto's Tribeca restaurant • Temple Court • Much more
Seen & Heard: Antique Orange Closing
Plus: Harry's Italian in Goldman Alley; an interior designer's cast-offs; more decaf.
In the News: Palliative Care Center
Plus: North End Grill gets reviewed; Gehry penthouses; photographer loses view; Trinity Church squabble; egging Alexander Wang.
New Kid on the Block: Kaffe 1668
The popular Swedish café has opened its second shop—nine blocks north on Greenwich. The big difference is that this outpost will have a much more extensive food menu. / 3 comments
Nosy Neighbor: What’s Coming to 15 Canal Street?
"Any idea what’s coming to 15 Canal Street? I walked past it on Saturday and noticed some work was being done in the spot. A buddy said a high-end burger shop was going to open there, which I think would be fantastic." —D.
In the News: Michelle Obama Was Here
Plus: Temple Court hotel update; a "freedom trail" for the abolition movement; the new building at 137 Franklin; more on the Butterfly; 1WTC tenant drops out; inside Atera.
Inside the Conrad New York Hotel
I got a tour of the just-opened Conrad New York hotel yesterday afternoon, and this time I was allowed to take photos. It looks very nice—a world different than the Embassy Suites. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Morimoto’s Tribeca Restaurant
Plus: Macaron Day; TV show filming on Warren; Ancient Baths update; art supplies. / 1 comment
In the News: 1WTC Will Soon Be Taller Than Empire State
Plus: Occupy Wall Street round-up; Alexander Wang lawsuit; North End Grill; Atera; local to join Battery Park City Authority board; 116 John rentals.
Citizen Style: March 2012
Inspired by the sharp looks at La Colombe and elsewhere, photographer Mona Akhtar stalked the sidewalks of Tribeca, searching out stylish folks. You could be next.... / 11 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Unfortunately this is true about virtually every public works project in the city. Take a walk around all of the... — Reademan / A progress report on the work in north Battery Park City
This bagel Baedeker doesn't even include the ubiquitous food carts that vend breakfast essentials, including - say it - bagels.... — Gary / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
Don’t ask me how I have this connection, but I’ve spoken to the construction manager 1:1 before (he didn't know... — Upset BPC Resident / A progress report on the work in north Battery Park City
Thank you for the article about the move of our primary retail and repair business, Finlay and Gage, from Tribeca... — Judy Epstein Gage / Finlay + Gage has left the neighborhood
True North Tribeca! https://www.instagram.com/truenorthtribeca — James Bogardus / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new
It looks like an Ess-a-bagel is coming the Murray. The bagel wars continue!! — Reademan / Modern Bread & Bagel is open
I loved walking by on Chambers, seeing all the instruments and folks working on them. It’s a reminder of what... — freya / Finlay + Gage has left the neighborhood