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Apartments on Franklin, Reade, Chambers, and Murray changed hands.
Seen & Heard: Royal Wedding
You can watch it in a church. Plus: Feats of Strength Pop-Up "Museum"; Nili Lotan gets in bed with J. Crew; 99¢ tickets at Soho Rep; Edon Manor sale.
The Man Behind the Sculpture
Only after artist Bill Barrett began incorporating a pair of pillars into his work did the 9/11 symbolism occur to him. Now one of his works, "911," is about to be installed in Finn Square. We spoke about his process. / 1 comment
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? (I'm obsessed with this building, though I've never mentioned it here.) Say so in the comments. UPDATE: I win.
In the News: Black Ooze
Meanwhile, in other Bouley news.... Plus: Windmill opening; the Black Eyed Peas; stray cat washes ashore on Governors Island; Christopher Meloni; Farinella auction; Burnsie.
New Kid on the Block: Brushstroke
David Bouley's Japanese restaurant opened last night, and it's as beautiful as expected—with one of the quirkiest/cutest design details I've seen in a while (and I don't mean the 20,000 books lining the bar area). / 6 comments
Music to Our Ears
Music lovers, rejoice: The Pop-Up Pianos are coming back to city parks and other public spaces—including, for the first time, Washington Market Park.
Newsletter: Apr. 21
First impressions: Tiny's & the Bar Upstairs • 2011 River to River Festival schedule • Il Matto's plans • Ed Hardy Building • Patron of the New • Eight new enthusiasms • More
In the News: Another Jewelry Store
Or maybe not. Plus: 9/11 memorial has taken over the retail space in 90 West for screening; Borders Wall Street's sign; stealing at Stella.
River to River Festival 2011
Gird your calendars: The lineup for this summer's River to River Festival has been announced. It includes Patti Smith ("uncompromising as NYC at midnight"), a human fountain ("cascades of airborne liquid muscle"), Laurie Anderson, and Rufus Wainwright.
Eight New Enthusiasms
I come across a lot of things that win my heart (or my stomach), but they don't warrant individual items. Without further ado.... / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Patron of the New
Opening this weekend. Plus: Stuzzicheria 2.0; straight-edge shave; cheap night at the Flea; rehabbing Alice. / 1 comment
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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