In the News: 250 West Revived?
Plus: Battery Park to be freed of Statue of Liberty security?; water-main construction update; review of Soho Rep's new show; New York City Police Museum exhibit for kids; WTC workers win lottery; Frites 'N' Meats debate.
Where in Tribeca…?
Thanks to Barry Fidnick for sending this one in. Know where it is? Say so in the comments. [Update 1/11: You have officially been stumped.] / 2 comments
First Impressions: Emergency Medical Care
A comment about Emergency Medical Care, the new facility at 200 Chambers, came in last night, making me wonder whether anyone else had been there. If so, what did you think? / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: ROC Discount
Plus: Deals on Music for Aardvarks and swimming; free wine; Liberty Church launching weekly service; Tribeca Meet & Greet; new Holocaust website for students; Tribeca in Portugal.
In the News: Tribeca Grill
Plus: Downtown school drama; Angler's Club of New York; Andy Warhol battle; solving Canal Street; 75 Wall sales report; Fraunces Tavern; Robert Moses, the Musical.
Nosy Neighbor: 55 Warren
"I heard that 55 Warren is being turned into full-block (that means going to the other side, to 55 Murray!) condos with a windowed atrium at the center of each of the units. If so, that would be pretty cool. Do you know anything about it?" —Nichole W.
Newsletter: Jan. 6
Progress Report: Opening Soonish • How a nutritionist eats at Walker's • Serene scenes of winter • Salon closing • New tea shop • Whole Foods second-floor plans • Much more
Seen & Heard: Salon Closing
Plus: Hudson River Park Trust departure; Cowboy Junkies; Whole Foods wellness center; Imagination Playground; deals for TRX fitness, Mexican food, and spa treatments; Gymboree party; 57 Reade façade.
What’s Up This Weekend
Willie Nelson, cars-to-bikes, electronics recycling, and a man no longer at work are just a few of the highlights on this weekend's agenda.
How a Nutritionist Eats at… Walker’s
Yes, you can have the burger: Nutritionist Amy Shapiro explains how she orders—and why—when she dines at Walker's. / 1 comment
In the News: Mehtaphor Reviewed
Plus: Ward III takes on a Midtown classic; Clay Oven in FiDi; "Bodies" temporarily closed; Tenoverten; Soho Photo's new show about heroic Muslims; the Flea's Jomama Jones show reviewed; Capri Caffé; New York Academy of Sciences; Richard Varick, the man behind the avenue.
Progress Report: Opening Soonish
What's in the works for Tribeca in the coming months (knock wood). I encourage everyone to read this if only so you'll know what I'm quacking about! UPDATED 1/9 with info on Crewcuts, Color Me Mine, Agatha Ruiz de la Parada, Yorganic, and Dans le Noir? UPDATED 1/10 with Boji opening info. UPDATED 1/11 with jazz bar name, opening estimate. UPDATED 1/12 with a forecast for Sarabeth's. UPDATED 1/19 with info about Prime Essentials drugstore. / 6 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
To his wife, Didn’t know him on a personal level, but passing in the neighborhood when I wasn’t out of... — Neighbor / Scott Geyer, local artist and dog walker, dies at 69
Ryder is the clear man for the job! Already coming out of the gate with 400 donors on day one.... — Noah / Candidates are lining up for Deborah Glick’s seat
Listing here: https://www.iprg.com/property/132-west-broadway/ — James Bogardus / Nosy Neighbor: Is the Telephone Sales & Service Company building for sale?
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