Pretty Little Blizzard
I spent yesterday griping about another snowstorm, but what a lovely one it turned out to be! Everything is frosted just so. / 5 comments
State of the Site
Maybe it's because of the new year, but I've been thinking about the future—of this site and of my life. / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: Jazz Bar Update
Plus: Lance Lappin salon deal; meeting for parents and the teachers' union; Moomah; a thought about restaurants and OpenTable.
In the News: Millenium Hilton
Plus: Jehangir Mehta's kitchen; "tattoo artist to the stars" in trouble; big lease at 100 Church; when apartments for sale or rent have explicit art.
New Kid on the Block: Elliman Rentals
Prudential Douglas Elliman has devoted its Leonard Street storefront (part of its Hudson Street office) to a new division all about rentals. / 1 comment
In the News: School Crowding
Plus: Canal Street reconstruction; review of "Pants on Fire's Metamorphoses" at the Flea; a mini-memoir of working at Yaffa.
Seen & Heard: Yorganic Open
Plus: Deals at Sea-Horse, Gymboree Play & Music, and Terroir Tribeca; new opening date for Bouley's Boji; a CSA-like program that delivers to your home. / 1 comment
Progress Report: Opening Laterish
We've been through the businesses that seem like they might open fairly soon—now, let's take a look at the second wave. UPDATED 1/12 with info on the restaurant coming to the Chanterelle space. UPDATED 1/15 with details on what's replacing Lotus Salon on Reade. UPDATED 1/19 with a listing about women's activewear retailer Lolë. / 1 comment
Newsletter: Jan. 10
Second impressions of Compose • Emergency Medical Care • 55 Warren/55 Murray • Color Me Mine • A national retailer moving in • 250 West Street • What's up this week • Where in Tribeca...? • Much more
What’s Up This Week
Scrappy soccer, parent scribes, Joyce Carol Oates, and the Tribeca halfway house are just a few of the highlights on this week’s agenda.
Second Impressions: Compose
So I went back to Compose the other night, this time for the 10-course tasting menu. / 7 comments
In the News: Nail Art
Plus: "Selling New York"; Richard Varick; Tribeca dandy; Theater Bar update; William Beaver House price cuts; BLT Bar & Grill.
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
Bouley Bakery was one of a kind! I still dream of the premade sandwiches & chocolate bread. I do remember... — Lifer / Marinara Pizza coming to Sushi of Gari building
A balm in our trying times. — malcolm / The new mayor hangs with preschoolers in Fidi
There is also a new bodega a block away and Mulberry Market will be opening a couple blocks away on... — Reademan / New plans for 65 Franklin at Broadway
Jay’s is also opening on Chambers. — Reademan / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
Gourmet Garage is literally across the street. — FiDiGuy / New plans for 65 Franklin at Broadway
It's a condo. Sorry - a reflex and an error. — Tribeca Citizen / The sad and disappointing saga at 111 Hudson
So it’s going to be twice the height of the building next door? How about the infrastructure below? How about... — R. / New plans for 65 Franklin at Broadway