CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes
What was discussed: The bar and restaurant planned for 116 Duane (it got heated); behavior outside M1-5; the Village Light Opera Group's war with its neighbors; Zutto's reboot; JCP's event; the Rescue Mission's addition; Franklin Caffé Buon Gusto; more. / 15 comments
In the News: Mercy Corps Has Left
Plus: 9/11 survivors not invited to 9/11 event; more fast food in FiDi; East River Waterfront; "smoke monster" building; gastrobrewery; Fish Aggregating Device; artist-painted pianos.
Aamann in New York
The man who "elevated the open sandwich to a gastronomic art form" is opening a café in Tribeca; it's an offshoot of his acclaimed restaurant in Copenhagen. / 11 comments
Newsletter: July 14
Bikini Bar tragedy • 9/11 memorial tickets • Loft Peeping: The Imperiolis • Parr Studios • Eight new enthusiasms • West Thames Park swing • 250 West layouts and prices • 9/11 relics • Valentine No. 4 / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: City Hall Park in the 1940s
Plus: Barber shop not happening on Lispenard; Tribeca Decor move; bluegrass. / 1 comment
In the News: 9/11 Relics
Plus: Brushstroke reviewed; Reade57 trying to be affordable and luxurious; 395 Broadway loft sale; suits at sea; teens awarded for service; green lake gone.
Valentine No. 4
There are a lot of reasons to love Tribeca, so I figured I’d occasionally point them out.
Seen & Heard: Parr Studios
Now open, sort of. Plus: Boomerang Toys wants your support; a deli rebrands; mystery bench. / 1 comment
In the News: 250 West
Now on the market. Plus: Musical wall coming to BPC; possible Seaport Museum savior; outdoor online access; wine-and-antipasto deal; lunch recommendations.
Loft Peeping: Michael and Victoria Imperioli
Check out the four-story building on W. Broadway owned by actor Michael Imperioli (best known for "The Sopranos") and his wife, Victoria. She's a set designer, and it shows. UPDATE: Stella has, in fact, not renewed its lease. / 1 comment
Special Newsletter: July 2011
Whether you're looking for delicious food and wine, a new place to live or work, or fun in the sunshine—or all of the above—these folks have you covered. / Sponsored
In the News: 9/11 Memorial
Anyone else get the feeling that the 9/11 memorial is all we'll be hearing about for the next two months? Plus: West Thames Park tire swing; Park51 lawsuit dismissed; moving from Park Ave. to N. Moore Street. / 1 comment
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Even though building housing is worthwhile, the scale of this project is not in keeping with the community. Despite the... — Gary / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
I cannot believe he said that, nor that anyone believed that. — James Bogardus / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Chris Marte told us during his reelection campaign that the development is not moving forward now and that is pushing... — B / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Yup, I'm with you generally. I'd always like to see more money for community benefits, since you know the developers... — malcolm / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
this isn't safe for the tenants or the businesses on the block. Vernado lies about affordable housing and doesn't care... — NY Native / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Great project. Streetscape improvements and removal of the parking driveway from Greenwich will be huge benefits to the community. Nice... — person / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
I’m quite far from a “free market” person, but are you suggesting the government regulate the type of cuisine restaurants... — Cd / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner