Seen & Heard: Tre Sorelle
Plus: Laughing Man café and François Payard Bakery opening today/tomorrow (or not); more rooftop gizmos; a private gallery goes public; CB1 meeting relocated.
In the News: Thierry Despont
The interior designer has an exhibit coming up. Plus: Inside Tribeca Loft Tour; shiny benches; Langdon Florist; Russell Brand on his visit to Occupy Wall Street, which is also attracting the homeless; Square Diner.
Recent Real Estate Sales in Tribeca
Nine sales were reported in the past week, including three in 200 Chambers.
Photo Safari: Blameshifting
And more photographic fun! Including an awesome jack-o'-lantern. / 2 comments
In the News: Occupy Wall Street Arrests?
Bloomberg rattles his sword. Plus: "Real World" looking for OWS protester; luxury one-bedrooms; ferry exhaust; new FiDi pizzeria; turning down Tribeca. / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: Gizmo Update
Thanks to some helpful sleuths, I believe we can declare this Nosy Neighbor case closed.
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Say so in the comments. (Don't bother calling the number—it leads to Tribeca Barber Shop over on Beach.) Update: We have a winner! / 7 comments
Pop-Up: Patrik Ervell
The latest BOFFO Building Fashion pop-up opened yesterday, and it's just as much a trip as the first two. Artist Graham Hudson created a construction zone of a store for designer Patrik Ervell; imagine if Patron of the New had opened six months early.
Seen & Heard: Beach Street Construction
Brace yourselves. Plus: François Payard Bakery delay; funky sexy beats at MaryAnn's; architect Kevin Roche. / 2 comments
In the News: Shorties Deli Cafe
Plus: The Woolworth Building's "no tourists" sign; the original Zuccotti Park protest; OBAO now open in FiDi; swapping lofts; a $7.50 cookie; film director Andrew Niccol; outdoor furniture indoors.
The Return of Bowne & Co.
I had never been inside Bowne & Co. Stationers, but not for any good reason (excluding that it was closed for the past nine months). So when reader Pauline pointed out that the shop had reopened, I got on over there.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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