New Kid on the Block: Christina Lehr
"The women in Tribeca look amazing!" says Christina Lehr. "I wanted them to wear my clothes." Which is why the West Village resident opened her first boutique on Reade, in the former Kiva Cafe space.
Seen & Heard: Helping Japan
...by dining and shopping. Plus: Shoe sample sale; deals at Trattoria Cinque, Sweet Lily, and Stuzzicheria; frozen yogurt coming to FiDi; a helluva sandwich.
In the News: New Elementary School
Plus: Dissecting loft porn; live near Jay-Z; pre-PEP Battery Park City; more on Danny Meyer's North End Grill; teens attacked in FiDi.
Higher Education
Claremont Prep's new middle-and-high school near Bowling Green offers gorgeous views in every direction.
Seen & Heard: New CSA
Plus: Save the Staircase; spa deal; Tribeca Meet & Greet; more kids' theater; Christina Lehr; Music for Aardvarks; fountain pen sale. / 3 comments
In the News: Hudson River Park Tax?
Plus: Daniel Radcliffe; food swaps; after-school program at risk; WFC theater review; BPC ball fields.
Learning the Posh Way
Prepare to be envious: The kids at the new Claremont Prep school probably have no idea how lucky they are. Take a look around....
Newsletter: Mar. 14
Spa Week deals • Tribeca Film Festival • New exercise studio • Apt4 pop-up dinner party • CB1 Tribeca Committee unofficial minutes • Doomed trees • Don Hill's • Much more
What’s Up This Week
"American Psycho," Ella Fitzgerald, Ted Danson, Mrs. Cupcake, and a "Rabbi crush" are some of the highlights on this week’s agenda.
Spa Week Deals
Spa Week is a promotional clusterfudge—there's a big list of sponsors—but all that matters is what's in it for you. From Apr. 11–17, participating spas are offering certain treatments for $50. / 4 comments
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Say so in the comments. Update: We have a winner! / 4 comments
Don Hill’s Is [Not] Out
Or at least that's what I hear. UPDATE: Don Hill's says the rumor is "definitely false." / 2 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
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