CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes
A peek at three new restaurants, the brouhaha over 116 Duane, a possible sukkah in Duane Park, complaints about a popular café, and more.
Newsletter: Sept. 15
The new 9/11 Memorial • "Tribute in Light" • Starbucks • Coming up in greater Tribeca • Artsee Eyewear • Jung Sik • New York Ranger Brad Richards • "Top Chef" restaurant • Much more
In the News: “Top Chef” Restaurant
Plus: General Tso's chicken window; kindergartners not going to Chinatown; creative reno in FiDi; Albert Trummer pleads guilty; drama at the polls; artist James Nares. / 1 comment
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Seen & Heard: The New Starbucks
It's open. Plus: Conveyor-belt sushi restaurant open, too; the name of the Italian restaurant coming to Reade; Hidden Treasures not closed; Friends of Hudson River Park benefit. / 4 comments
The 9/11 Memorial: A Photo Essay
Photographer Krystl Hall surprised me this morning with a batch of beautiful photos of the new National September 11 Memorial. / 2 comments
In the News: Brad Richards
Plus: Beyoncé and Jay-Z; "mysterious" sale at 14 Jay; 5 Franklin Place; first responders' ticker-tape parade?
Seen & Heard: Artsee
Plus: Whole Foods' Wellness Club; Tokyo Bay; more on that recent WTC photo; Brookfield's video paean to Lower Manhattan.
Visiting the 9/11 Memorial
I went to the newly opened National September 11 Memorial yesterday afternoon. Here's some nuts-and-bolts info about what to expect. / 6 comments
In the News: $24 Billion
That's what the WTC will cost. Plus: Financing the 9/11 memorial and museum; firefighter reunion at Tribeca dive; review of Pane Panelle.
Seen & Heard: Jung Sik
Now taking reservations. Plus: More on 396 Broadway; Damon Dash's thrift shop; 9/11 Memorial subway signs. / 1 comment
Inside “Tribute in Light”
Last night, photographer Krystl Hall was on hand as the Tribute in Light's powerful "space cannons" were turned on. Plus: Email me your photo of the lights! / 1 comment
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History of Tribeca Buildings
A restaurant buyout means reserving an entire dining space exclusively for your event, with no regular service. — James Bogardus / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
In the description it states "no buyout"..is that the same as no Take Out??? — John / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
Seppe is quite good. And the wait staff is super nice. — Dee / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
None of these new places are sit with friends type of places. They are all grab and go. I don’t... — Dee / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
To the Olio e Piu owners, sincerely: please do not blight this location with fake flowers. We will welcome you... — Cw / Mr Chow is indeed closing
This is terrible news! Such a shame! — Alex / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Such a wonderful, wonderful event for both schools! (And an amazing way to taste all the restaurants in the neighborhood.)... — Tessa S / Taste of Tribeca will be May 16 on Duane Park