On the CB1 Agendas for September
Where do we start? Nam is closing, making room for a new restaurant. There's bar news (White & Church, the Duane Street one, another hotel rooftop bar). Something is going on at Megu, and a new restaurant is coming to Lispenard. Oh, and 403 Greenwich is back in play.
In the News: Skip the 9/11 Anniversary?
Plus: Your new neighbor, Jeremy Piven; CB1 tours the 9/11 memorial; the Jets visit the WTC site to promote their game on 9/11; saving 372 Broadway; 88 Leonard sold. / 3 comments
Loft Peeping: Lela Rose
According to the September issue of Gotham magazine, the fashion designer's 6,000-square-foot apartment has a game room, a tequila nook, and a swingin' glass table.
Newsletter: Sept. 1
Walker's pizzeria • Field Trip: Federal Reserve • Stuzzicheria's sandwich spin-off • From Paris to Tribeca: Sylvie Michel Berger • Valentine No. 15 • Dog run filth • More
Seen & Heard: Walker’s Pizzeria
It has a name and an opening date—tomorrow. Plus: Warren Street dog run (updated); Asphalt Green BPC; Compose pastry chef (updated). / 5 comments
In the News: Tribeca’s Most Hated Building?
Plus: City Winery's new "restaurant"; Children's Museum of the Arts; more on trainer/gallerist Peter Hionas; FiDi Indian food; school union moves downtown; Zelda the turkey; much more.
From Paris to Tribeca
Longtime Tribecan Sylvie Michel Bilger talks about how life here is different than in France, where she grew up: "We learned English with a British accent—it took some time to understand Americans.” It’s the sixth Q&A in Anojja Shah’s “I → NY” series.
Stuzzicheria’s New Sandwich Shop
The main restaurant appears to be back on track, while its sandwich spin-off (Pane Panelle) opens next week. Here's a first look at the menu, along with a chance to win a $20 Stuzzicheria gift card. (Update: The cards have been snapped up.)
In the News: Dog Run Filth
Plus: Encyclopedia of 9/11; border for 9/11-sickness compensation moved to Canal; inside 40 Gold; babies born during tropical storm Irene. / 1 comment
Field Trip: Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Stacks of gold bars, free comic books, and an appearance by Mr. Turnipseed. And you thought the tour would be boring!
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Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
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