Coming Up: “Steel Magnolias,” Marianne Faithfull, and Pornography
As well as Eliot Spitzer, Mayim Bialek, John Cassavettes films, Gilbert Gottfried, and art.
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Say so in the comments. (P.S. This is the 100th edition of "Where in Tribeca...?") Update: We have a winner! / 2 comments
In the News: 4WTC Slideshow
Plus: Arguing against the WTC Performing Arts Center; Laughing Man chocolate; Macao Trading Co.'s decor; possible new BPC traffic signals; African Burial Ground banners.
New Kid on the Block: Super Linda
Super Linda has finally opened, and it's far more interesting than indicated by the placid façade, a cleaning-up of the old Greek restaurant Delphi. I haven't eaten there yet, but the design is so loaded with details that I feel sort of full anyway. / 14 comments
CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes
Details on the major new project in northwest Tribeca; the new wine bar on W. Broadway; Tribeca Family Festival; and more. / 2 comments
Newsletter: Feb. 9
New Kid on the Block: Lotus Blue • Condo, Hotel, or School: 49-51 Chambers • West Street trailers • Giants parade • More
Seen & Heard: Affordable Housing
Plus: Aamanns/Copenhagen update (sort of); Reade Street sidewalk; Facebook plea.
In the News: Soho Rep
Plus: World Trade Center audit; anonymous doorman; Kutsher's review; Trinity Church and Hudson Square; Dominique Strauss-Kahn movie; new Aáron Sánchez restaurant; American Icon expands.
Nosy Neighbor: When Will Those Trailers on West Street Go Away?
"With the opening of Fiterman Hall, will the classroom trailers along West Street finally go away? They were brought in as a temporary measure after 9/11 and have been there for over ten years." —C.
In the News: Parade Report
Plus: 52-54 Lispenard objections; pizzeria in a shaky situation; Super Bowl for singles.
New Kid on the Block: Lotus Blue
Now open in the space that was Nam: Lotus Blue, serving food inspired by China's Yunnan Province. "It borders Vietnam, Laos, and Burma," says co-founder Jeffrey Lim, "and the cuisine is infused by many cultures, with Southeast Asian ingredients like cilantro, banana leaf, and ginger." / 6 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
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