Seen & Heard: New Gallery
Plus: More ways to help Japan; Mrs. Cupcake's express window; deal on closet organizing and personal shopping; "green" spa treatments; Drew Nieporent. / 1 comment
In the News: Smoking Lawsuit
Plus: Compose gets a rave; another FiDi condo building going rental; Imagination Playground; Greenwich Street development site.
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
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Olio e Piu is in a phase of frantic expansion. That almost always ends badly. — J / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Love it! So glad to have in the hood. The food is great. Decor is funky interesting. And Nicola is... — Amy S / Catching Up With New Kids: Nonna Dora’s
The role Olio e Piu will play in diverting the B+T diners from Locanda Verde is the most exciting part... — P / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Downtown dance Factory has been amazing with their ability to pivot so quickly, find alternate rehearsal spaces, and ensure that... — Natalie / Four schools stranded after building accident on Broadway
it is rather interesting to here everyone opinion since i have the 9 min video of the entire accident from... — I have proof bikers dont pay attention / Bike rider in critical condition after early morning collision
We go there often since they opened in Tribeca and the food is very good and consistent. They have a... — Steven Trommer / Catching Up With New Kids: Nonna Dora’s
We ate there last week. Really nice to have in the neighborhood. Great food, drinks and staff. The pastas we... — WCJ / Catching Up With New Kids: Nonna Dora’s