Store Closing
Actually, it's just moving, but it's moving so far away that it might as well be closing. / 1 comment
CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes (March 2012)
What was discussed: More on Maritime (taking over Ivy's Bistro); the rampaging hordes at the sushi restaurant in Independence Plaza; Tribeca Grand's sidewalk seating; Smith & Mills rebuff; Tiny's; Zutto; parking at a new building; and churros. / 2 comments
Chef Michael White’s New Wisconsin-Style Restaurant
And here I was, hoping he'd take over the Matsugen space and turn it into Marea Downtown. UPDATE: The restaurant rep would like to clarify some things. UPDATE: The restaurant won't be "Wisconsin-themed" at all. / 27 comments
Newsletter: Mar. 15
What's replacing Ivy's Bistro • Roadtesting Shibui Spa • Nosy Neighbor: Sidewalk cafés • World Trade Center security • Pier 26 • Hillary and Meryl • Much more
Seen & Heard: Mini Golf Open
Plus: Anne Frank Center USA open house; half marathon this Sunday; volunteering opportunity.
In the News: World Trade Center Fortress
Public hearing tonight. Plus: The restaurant plans for Pier 26; inside the proposed renovation of Pier 17; Tribeca-raised artist Elizabeth Behl; goodbye, Goldman Sachs; art-world humor; FiDi soup sadness. / 2 comments
Ivy’s Bistro Is Closing
The good news? Something very interesting is taking its place. [UPDATE: Ivy's owner says it's not closing for a while.] / 13 comments
Seen & Heard: Rest Your Head on Chambers Street
Plus: Is Occupy Wall Street coming anyway?; your chance to meet Sigourney Weaver and Alan Rickman; the answers to that "Fun with Autocorrect" game.
In the News: Hillary and Meryl, Hanging Out
Plus: The prices at 50-52 Laight, a.k.a. Laight House; stationery store possibly opening in Tribeca; One Direction causes girlgasms.
Nosy Neighbor: Who Enforces Sidewalk-Café Regulations?
"Can you do a post about the restaurant sidewalk seating along Greenwich St.? Who enforces the regulations? Who monitors sidewalk erosion? Each year, the sidewalks lose more and more 'walking area' to the ever-widening 'seating area.'" —A. / 10 comments
Seen & Heard: Homemade Peeps!
Plus: Renting bikes, ranting at bikes, and having a supposed say in where the bike-share program will be.
In the News: Alleged Hockey-Mom Madam’s Tribeca Connection
Plus: Big sale at Dietz Lantern Building; One York in the "cold light of now"; the lawsuit against New York Law School; the BPC library's new manager.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
I’m officially a senior citizen and I have to tell you if me and my buddies from the Bronx had... — John Gallagher / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
Blame those in charge, including our mayor. Mamdani pledged support for NYC street vendors. Now they’re facing a crackdown. https://gothamist.com/news/mamdani-pledged-support-for-nyc-street-vendors-now-theyre-facing-a-crackdown... — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
UN report on counterfeiting and organized crime: https://www.unodc.org/toc/en/crimes/counterfeit-goods.html — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Society has lost its mind letting people walk around outdoors with masks on as if it's not obviously insanely suspicious.... — person / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
I'm okay with extra reinforcing, recalling what happened at Pfizer's residential conversion on 42nd Street. Demolition could have been dusty... — Gary / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
I am curious how they came to the decision to rehabilitate the existing structure rather than just tear it down.... — Reademan / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
There is widespread agreement that the illegal Canal vendors are destroying the quality of life for local residents because they... — lowrider / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street