Seen & Heard: Parr Studios
Now open, sort of. Plus: Boomerang Toys wants your support; a deli rebrands; mystery bench. / 1 comment
In the News: 250 West
Now on the market. Plus: Musical wall coming to BPC; possible Seaport Museum savior; outdoor online access; wine-and-antipasto deal; lunch recommendations.
Loft Peeping: Michael and Victoria Imperioli
Check out the four-story building on W. Broadway owned by actor Michael Imperioli (best known for "The Sopranos") and his wife, Victoria. She's a set designer, and it shows. UPDATE: Stella has, in fact, not renewed its lease. / 1 comment
Special Newsletter: July 2011
Whether you're looking for delicious food and wine, a new place to live or work, or fun in the sunshine—or all of the above—these folks have you covered. / Sponsored
In the News: 9/11 Memorial
Anyone else get the feeling that the 9/11 memorial is all we'll be hearing about for the next two months? Plus: West Thames Park tire swing; Park51 lawsuit dismissed; moving from Park Ave. to N. Moore Street. / 1 comment
Bikini Bar Tragedy
Co-owner Stuart Smith died after falling from the roof of 148 Duane on early Sunday morning. / 7 comments
9/11 Memorial Tickets
I just reserved passes for the 9/11 Memorial, which opens to the public on September 12. The process is easy, although there are a few things to bear in mind. Update: No restrooms on site; no bags over a certain size. / 1 comment
Eight New Enthusiasms
When I talk about enthusiasms, I mean things that have caught my attention—or in this post's case, my appetite—in a big way. / 9 comments
Newsletter: July 11
Milo Hess photographs • Tribeca Valentines • 9/11 Memorial tickets • What's up this week • 12 Tweets of Tribeca • Library lions • Real-estate sales report • Much more
In the News: 50 West Skyscraper
Plus: Building about to collapse?; 9/11 anxiety hotline; Safe Horizon philanthropist; FiDi stats; clay art; W Downtown steal.
What’s Up This Week
There’s a ton of great stuff happening this week, including a "genius grant" juggler, the incomparable Patti Smith, "Summer Lovers," a re-imagining of Lewis Carroll's Wonderland, a swing-dance party, Bastille Day fête, Sherlock Holmes, a human fountain, comedy flash mob, and more.
Valentine No. 3
There are a lot of reasons to love Tribeca, so I figured I’d occasionally point them out.
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
This is such sad news. All of the toys I’ve bought there were of such high quality they got passed... — Jean Grillo / Boomerang Toys will close at the end of the month
And if the brands are evil, then we should not buy their products, and we should not buy fake versions... — Marcus / In the News: Mamdani will be sworn in underground
Of course, nothing is free. "Free" subway = higher taxes. — Marcus / In the News: Mamdani will be sworn in underground
Thank you JP. To add an exclamation point, from Wikipedia: "The cornerstone of the new City Hall was laid on... — Komanoff / Mamdani inauguration will close off Broadway on New Year’s Day
This fantastic Sushiya will be a great loss to Tribeca. I’ll miss the amazing omakase. I wish them the best... — Charlie L / Fire at Shion 69 Leonard Street
The social media king! Illegal vendors selling counterfeit goods? Apparently in some millenial circles it’s called ‘informal commerce’. And the... — R. / In the News: Mamdani will be sworn in underground
Well said. — R. / In the News: Mamdani will be sworn in underground