March Recap
A lot happened in greater Tribeca last month, but don't take my word for it....
Seen & Heard: WFC Greenmarket
Plus: The Harrison's lunch menu; Sweet Lily deal; Bebel Giberto and David Johansen.
In the News: $20 Million Sale
Plus: Senior centers spared funding cuts; Early Intervention programs somewhat spared; Brushstroke opening date; Daniel Radcliffe; the River church.
Wanted: Summer Intern
If you or someone you know wants to get into the media business—or be a writer of any kind—you should consider interning at Tribeca Citizen this summer. / 3 comments
Match Game: Apartment Buildings’ Names
Can you match the name and the address of these 10 Tribeca buildings? Plus: pug photos. / 2 comments
Newsletter: Mar. 31
Progress Report: Southern Tribeca • Whole Foods' new meat labels • CB1 agendas for April • New kid on the block: Xoos French Shirts • Anne Frank Museum • East RIver Park • Naked Pizza • Gehry building • By Robert James • More
Seen & Heard: The Harrison
Reopening for lunch. Plus: New York by Gehry update; Fulton Stall Market opening date; sexy new magic show; Josephine's outdoor seating; cocktails and jazz for Japan; free wi-fi.
In the News: Naked Pizza
With prebiotics and probiotics.... Plus: Park51 founders propose an interfaith center; Gwyneth Paltrow mulling a magazine; two events at Downtown Community Center.
The Meat of the Matter
Kudos to Whole Foods for making it a lot easier to determine whether its meat was raised humanely.
Seen & Heard: By Robert James
New menswear sort-of-store; American Apparel deal; drinking whiskey and doing Zumba for Japan; a missed connection at Ward III.
In the News: East River Park
Coming in May. Plus: 471 Washington on figurative fire; lobster roll forecast; Burnsie's latest gets a prime festival spot; artist Andy Jurinko; 70 Pine's murky future; Tania Anthony of Resale-Riches; Sophie's "crack-like" green sauce; hanging with the homeless.
Nosy Neighbor: The Gehry Building’s Cigar Band
"Why does the Frank Gehry building have those three-story windows in the middle? Is something special in there?" —Sharon UPDATE 3/30: Two architect types weigh in, via Curbed. / 1 comment
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Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
I’m pretty sure they’ve done that before — Rohin / Seen & Heard: Coffee Project & Big Gay Ice Cream on hiatus?
Two iconic NYC establishments which I have had the privilege to frequent since their inception, and that have never wavered... — Christopher M / Jerry Walker, co-owner of Walker’s and The Ear Inn, has died
I've already put on five pounds. — George Bacon / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
Don’t forget Seppes Pizza Bar that opened on the Goldman walk next to Shake Shack. Pizza is fantastic, great bar... — Slue / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
Ugh...how much longer do I have to wait for Big Gay Ice Cream!!! LOVE their WV Location. — Jack Hughes / Seen & Heard: Coffee Project & Big Gay Ice Cream on hiatus?
I remember the days when we only had pick a bagel across the highway. Excited for Modern Bagel - they... — JD / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
And she served on the mayor’s inauguration committee as an expert on children. Is actually funny — Sandra / The new mayor hangs with preschoolers in Fidi