In the News: Hudson River Park
Changes are afoot. Plus: Holding hands to commemorate 9/11 and writing songs about Battery Park City. When did this become the dorkiest part of Manhattan? Udpate: Added item about the BPC ice rink. / 1 comment
Help Plan a Restaurant
A prominent Tribecan has rented the Bangal Curry space on W. Broadway—but now he isn't sure what to do with it. Any suggestions? / 17 comments
Seen & Heard: “Unique Sweets”
Starring Tribeca's Paulette Goto. Plus: Dudley's Paw Dog Walkers' new name; Tribeca talks and tour at 92YTribeca; lunch challenge (five weekday lunches for $50); Walker's expansion. / 3 comments
In the News: Staircase Victory Lap
Plus: Thalassa's "meze lounge"; hostel with a catch; the Wooly; a Duane Reade that looks "like a high-end department store" coming to FiDi. Update: Added info about "Project Runway" taping. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: 37 Warren
Plus: Free paint (for a good cause); "Men in Black III"; Maxwell's menu; time-lapse WTC photography; Sarabeth's Tribeca; Raccoon Lodge; lemonade.
Introducing “Nutmegger”
I've written a novel, and it's not about Tribeca at all. I feel like I've been cheating on you.... UPDATE: You can now buy it on iTunes for an iPad or iPhone. / 4 comments
TCQ&A: “You Heard About the Pedicab With the Stripper Pole, Right?”
Patrick Parrish, owner of modernist gallery Mondo Cane, shows us around his Tribeca—including where he won't order from anymore and who had one heck of a birthday party.
Newsletter: June 20
WFC staircase saved • Wooly's Ice • Nosy Neighbor: "geeky" pants • Tribeca Visitor's Guide • 83 Franklin • Much more
Seen & Heard: 83 Franklin Update
Plus: Jung Sik opening nears; jewelry event; 9/11 translators needed; a morning jam.
What’s Up This Week
There's a ton of great stuff happening this week—Rosanne Cash, tender dreamers, dancing tweens, vintage Woody Allen, sound art, a vaudeville rarity, and Madonna when she was fun. Also: LaToya Jackson.
Got Guests?
If you have people coming in this summer, remember that I've done some of the work for you: the Tribeca Visitor's Guide.
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Maybe it's worth pointing out the existence and availability of this building to the powers that be at some museums.... — Marcus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good idea, Marcus. I always thought New York could use a Museum of Architecture (well there is the Skyscraper Museum... — George Bacon / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Before Koh that store was Kai’s Kids (if I’m not mistaken). She had a beautiful selection of kids’ clothing, including... — Phyllis Ruffer / Koh’s Kids on Greenwich has closed
Starbucks is closing 4 FiDi Locations, BUT, This may not be such a bad announcement. Here’s why: The locations are... — Luis Vazquez/FiDi Fan Page / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Gosh, I hope Starbucks isn’t upset that workers are actively unionizing and have successfully unionized multiple locations across New York... — Justin / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Hopefully this will have some benefit for other businesses but I do have to say it was always packed. Very... — John Gallagher / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
I, for one, and so tired of graffiti. The art deco post office on Canal gets carefully scrubbed clean, only... — Marcus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway