Progress Report #2: What’s Coming East of Hudson and North of Franklin
Damn, there's a lot going on! This installment has info on new restaurants coming to Laight, W. Broadway, Church, and Varick, as well as a couple shops, a prominent new condo building, and a bathhouse. UPDATE: More on the BOFFO Building Design pop-up. / 3 comments
Newsletter: Aug. 18
Progress Report #1 • St. Peter's new cross • State of the site • Nosy Neighbor: Compose's pastry chef • Entrepreneur indicted • Weill Cornell • 40 Worth tenant • More
Seen & Heard: Stuart Smith Tribute
Plus: The Eddie's Pizza Truck cart; Best Made mugs; Macao Trading Co. is looking for models; Tribeca Greenmarket report; Atera. / 1 comment
In the News: Nordstrom’s Soho Store
Plus: François Payard Bakery opening date; a bad meal at Ninja; Dominique Strauss-Kahn; Ground Zero steel used in monuments all over.
State of the Site
It's been a long time since I last reported on what's going on behind the scenes. Plus: Please consider making a donation or the dog never gets another treat. / 5 comments
40 Worth Tenant
You know that huge space at the southeast corner of W. Broadway and Worth, where the city used to have social-services offices? It's been rented.... / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Weill Cornell Office
Plus: Bank branch closing; Prime Essentials rewards program; hot fudge sauce. / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: Where Is Compose’s Pastry Chef Cooking Now?
"Oh, no! Compose closed! (I'm sure you knew that.) That pastry chef was amazing. Do you know where he's cooking now?" —Jeremy / 2 comments
In the News: Tribeca Entrepreneur Indicted
Plus: Where dark-dining restaurant Dans le Noir? ended up; West Thames tire swing is back; Hudson Square crossing guards; Fashion's Night Out. / 2 comments
A Cross to Bear
St. Peter's Catholic Church has replaced the WTC "cross" with one that's, um, uh, well.... / 20 comments
Progress Report #1: What’s Coming North of Chambers and West of Hudson
Even if you've closely read every post in the past year, you'll still learn something—such as the fact that yet ANOTHER nail salon is on its way. UPDATE 8/15: The interior designer moving into a Hudson storefront.
Newsletter: Aug. 15
Inside the studio of William Ivey Long • Aroma Espresso Bar • Gym closed • Bouley Studio • Loft Peeping: Anonymous Young Couple • Valentine No. 12 • Obama in BPC • Recent real estate sales • Photo safari • More
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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
Seeing as Starbucks and other chains tried and failed to replace the bagel place, that is a reasonable hypothesis. — James Bogardus / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
I think the bagel place is replacing Starbucks and other coffee chains as a place to grab coffee and a... — Amy G. / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
Lynda I signed up for the 5/17 class. I'll see you then!!! Here is the link to sign up if... — HB / Massive underground spa and meditation space coming to Broadway and White