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.
Nosy Neighbor: Where Is the Special Forces Monument Going?
"I saw a piece on CNN.com that says a monument to the special forces soldiers who attacked the Taliban after 9/11 is going to be installed on private property directly across from Ground Zero on Veterans Day. But where?" —Nicole UPDATE: Now we know.
Newsletter: Oct. 31
New Kid on the Block: François Payard Bakery • What's coming to 151 Hudson • Andrew Carmellini's "American Flavor" • 12 Tweets of Tribeca • Recent real estate sales • Much more
Coming Up: God’s Memoir, Pickle Day, the Golden Rule
Not to mention Joseph Cotten, "Troop Beverly Hills," Deborah Needleman, and a lot of art.
In the News: Generator Crackdown
Occupy Wall Street was playing with fire. Plus: Jungsik tests a lower price; restaurant in landmarked former church; Tesla owner; artist buys on Walker.
New Kid on the Block: François Payard Bakery
I stopped by the new François Payard Bakery right after working out this morning. It's a miracle I didn't hoover up everything in sight. / 8 comments
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Say so in the comments. (Updated with the answer.) / 17 comments
Seen & Heard: Zombie Lit
Plus: Opening set for François Payard Bakery; Halloween refresher; app for history buffs; can anyone recommend a cleaning service or a quick way to donate furniture?; Greenmarket report. / 4 comments
In the News: Trashing Franklin Street
Guess who? Plus: Rethinking the school rezoning; PayPal's pop-up; the Palm's brand refresh; holiday pop-up in the Seaport. / 1 comment
Cooking Like Andrew Carmellini
All you need is the Locanda Verde chef's new cookbook, "American Flavor," right? / 1 comment









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