First Impressions: American Icon
When I noticed something named American Icon was opening at 360 Broadway, I figured it was another jeans store. But no! / 2 comments
Nosy Neighbor: Why Are the Windows Above Ponte’s Boarded Up?
"When I was walking in the Hudson River Park the other evening, I noticed for the first time that windows above Ponte's are boarded up. What's going on in there?" —Adam / 2 comments
In the News: Milk Street Café
Plus: East River ferry launches; Bill Thompson declares his candidacy; Civil Service Bookshop; picnic purveyor.
Seen & Heard: Maxwell’s
Opening next week. Plus: Josephine's dinner menu; toga party; Crewcuts; Nixtamalito Taqueria report.
Loft Peeping: Yoon Kim
If at first you don't succeed, redecorate! Tribeca investor Yoon Kim traded '70s Pop for stripped-down "retro-futuristic bachelor pad," with a hanging bed swathed in mink. It's all from the July issue of Architectural Digest. / 1 comment
Newsletter: June 13
New Kid on the Block: ExerBlast • Loft Peeping: Nedim Soylemez • American Flatbread • Tribeca Taproom • Municipal Building kiosks • What's up this week • More
What’s Up This Week
Battling cartoonists, a CD sale, Alan Rudolph, and Cary Grant's daughter are just a few of the highlights on this week’s agenda.
In the News: White & Church’s Cocktail Menu
Featuring cheese, fish, and bugs. Plus: Freud Bar, possibly coming to the Smyth; special Shake Shack grill for Goldman Sachs?; City Hall fuel cell; attempts to preserve 105-107 Washington; and the area around Canal Street (supposedly called "Venice").
Your Weekly Real Estate Sales Report
Five sales were reported in the past week; three were over $4.5 million.
Seen & Heard: Kids’ Deals
...on clothing and art and music classes. Plus: Corton documentary; Tribeca Greenmarket report.
Loft Peeping: Nedim Soylemez
Some people might consider a 72-foot-long loft with windows at only one end a challenge, but Nedim Soylemez saw it as an opportunity to create what the Wall Street Journal calls a "man cave." / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Mini Mall
Also known as the warren on Warren. Plus: "The Second Day" screening; Xerox art installation; library budget cuts; kids' shoe sale.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
(Pam's coverage of development issues is so amazing.) I choose to focus on the positive: 976 new homes, in a... — Komanoff / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
There was no "Tribeca" when IDP was built. The area from Citibank to Whole Foods complex was in an urban... — G / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
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