Canal Street: Buyers Beware?
Should the NYPD try to cut off demand for counterfeit goods—like the ones being hawked relentlessly on Canal Street—by arresting the stereotypical "four women from Kansas" for a few hours? / 6 comments
In the News: Park51 Not Moving
Plus: Inside Alycea Ungaro's fridge; self-service beer taps; Compose.
Flashback to 1986
La Lumia's Jackie Sencion loaned me a 1986 map of lower Manhattan that's annotated with ads for local businesses. It's hamazing!
New Kid on the Block: Featherstone Design
The old Number (N)ine space on Washington is now home to jewelry company Featherstone Design. "I love it here!" says founder Deirdre Featherstone, who plans on hosting monthly open-studio days. / 1 comment
Newsletter: Dec. 20
First impressions: Tenoverten nail salon • TCQ&A: Marla Mase • Halfway house on W. Broadway • Baking by Tribeca Treats' book • What's up this week • SouthWest NY redeems itself • Five Franklin Place • Seaport redo • More
Seen & Heard: 77 Reade Unsheathed
Plus: Sweet Lily deal; a battle with an evil necromancer; a wine conundrum; moonshine.
In the News: Five Franklin Place
Plus: A proposal to move Park51 move (by someone who can afford to build it); Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes; inside a four-year-old Tribecan's room; models.
What’s Up This Week
Aaron Neville, a Christmas homily, Leslie Nielsen, and Chinese food are just a few of the highlights on this week’s agenda.
Seen & Heard: Cookie Bar
Plus: Discounts galore—for spa products, children's theater, children's classes, and Jomama Jones; Christmas Eve tradition at Trinity Church. / 2 comments
Christmas-Shopping Crunch Time
Having stopped by each and every store in Tribeca over the past few weeks, I can say with authority—and a bit of pride—that there's something here for everyone. / 2 comments
In the News: SouthWest NY
Plus: Seaport development back on?; Greenwich Street buildings for sale; BPC resident tapped by Cuomo; subway station renamed.











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
Ugh...how much longer do I have to wait for Big Gay Ice Cream!!! LOVE their WV Location. — Jack Hughes / Seen & Heard: Coffee Project & Big Gay Ice Cream on hiatus?
I remember the days when we only had pick a bagel across the highway. Excited for Modern Bagel - they... — JD / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
And she served on the mayor’s inauguration committee as an expert on children. Is actually funny — Sandra / The new mayor hangs with preschoolers in Fidi