In the News: Nam Is Closed
Plus: Bouley's exclusive new experiment; Trump Soho lawsuit decided; observation deck at One World Trade Center. / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: What’s Above Babesta Threads and Frankly Wines?
"The second floor has been renovated and there are tasteful-looking shelves filled with wine bottles. Given the second-floor location, I assume it's not a restaurant or shop but the appearance was certainly consistent with that." —Jim
TCQ&A: Yasmine Karrenberg
"A cute Crewcuts top for my 9-year-old for $98!!! Eek!" says the floral designer about a recent case of sticker shock. "Yes, I still bought it." / 1 comment
Newsletter: Nov. 3
Special Forces monument • Tinsel Trading Company pop-up • Puddle reflections • Shinola's relaunch • Peck Slip School • Kutsher's Tribeca • TriBeCafe's successor • A new bar or restaurant? • More
Seen & Heard: Ristorante Aglio
Coming soon. Plus: A mystery bar and/or restaurant; Chris Rock drops out. / 10 comments
In the News: Shinola
Soon to be relaunched here. Plus: Resident wants back into former Leaning Tower of Tribeca; dissecting a sale at 270 Broadway; species of fish found in Hudson River for the first time. / 1 comment
Pop-Up: Tinsel Trading Company
Anyone with a craftsy bent and/or a love of holiday decor will want to get over to the Tinsel Trading pop-up that opened yesterday at 209 Water, in the Seaport Museum's former art gallery.
In the News: Peck Slip School
Expansion plans. Plus: BOFFO pop-ups in financial trouble; café claims Occupy Wall Street cost jobs; hunting for a new apartment in BPC. / 1 comment
On the Surface
Despite the jigsaw-puzzle-ness of them, there's something irresistible about scenery reflected in water—or at least that's what I told myself as I stood over a series of filthy puddles. / 3 comments
Special Newsletter: Sales, Events, and Offers
Save on fall fashion for women and kids, custom holiday cards, happy hour snacks and drinks, pet services, hand-carved frames, and more! / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Kutsher’s Sign
Plus: Torly Kid's annual Halloween candy drive; a first review of Blue Planet Grill; SouthWest NY update; Art Flag gets in the holiday spirit; 279 Church. / 2 comments
On the CB1 Agendas for November
To be discussed: The restaurant that Dr. Michel Cohen of Tribeca Pediatrics is opening on W. Broadway; something replacing Biddy Early's?; rooftop addition on a prominent corner; more.









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