Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Say so in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) / 2 comments
Nosy Neighbor: What’s Going on at 27 Desbrosses?
"Do you know what's going on at 27 Desbrosses?" asked M. "We just noticed they boarded up around the storefront." Now I do: And it's something that promises to liven up northwest Tribeca, for better and/or for worse. (Updated: It's not a partnership.)
Seen & Heard: Here Come the Coen Brothers
Plus: Chipotle reopen; Seamless, Sarabeth's Tribeca, and Mehtaphor; 11 N. Moore. / 4 comments
In the News: Trinity Church Revolt
Plus: Alexander Wang denies sweatshop; Michelle Obama coming to Tribeca fundraiser; Ewan McGregor looking around here; Atera; North End Grill's wine list; school meals; historic wine vault.
Restaurant Closed
A third failure in less than three years might make folks wonder if the space is cursed.... / 3 comments
Newsletter: Mar. 8
New Kid on the Block: Woodrow's • Fun with Autocorrections • Hotel Particulier • Alexander Wang's sweatshop • White powder • Potbelly Sandwich Shop • Faith Exchange's awnings • Much more
First Impressions: Potbelly Sandwich Shop
The latest outpost of Chicago's much-loved sandwich shop is open on Broadway between Reade and Chambers. Maybe beggars shouldn't be choosers, but.... / 8 comments
In the News: White Powder
Received in four states. Plus: CB1 rejects Occupy Wall Street event in Battery Park City; World Trade Center excavation clarification; John Street noise meeting; man hit by car; activists hand out pink slips.
Checking in to Hotel Particulier
The not-yet-open gallery on Grand Street is giving a preview of the still-raw space, which will one day also have a café, shop, and Champagne. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: World Financial Center in Legos
Long winter? Plus: Kori open on Sundays; Pippi Longstocking is on her way; Chipotle temporarily closed; Aamanns/Copenhagen.
In the News: Alexander Wang’s Sweatshop
(No, that's not a new boutique.) Plus: White powder sent to local school; Occupy Wall Street's "rebirthing ceremony"; Artisan Lofts lawsuit; antenna at One World Trade Center.









Zucker's is still my go to bagel source! — Robert Ripps / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
Shinola had a cafe in the front when it opened, but then the cafe part closed, like, 10 years ago.... — PGCNYC / Seen & Heard: Drip coffee at Shinola
Similar background, the same thought. Saddens me a bit. I haven't tried the Utopia Bagels shop on 34th, which may... — Mulciber / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
The best non-bagel shop bagel is Starbucks. I remember Florence when I worked down the block from 51st Street. Loved... — Sherri Rosen / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
Glad to read the clarifying comment by Judy Epstein Gage, and glad to hear David Gage will be staying in... — Marcus / Finlay + Gage has left the neighborhood
I grew up in a neighborhood with basement bagel, bakeries, long, narrow, bagel, ovens, bagelmeister’s, who really knew their craft.... — A. / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
In our house the cart bagels are what we call "cake bagels", barely 1 step up from Lender's frozen bagels.... — Nicole Vianna / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street