What’s Up This Week
Lloyd Cole, a Rockefeller imposter, a disgraced judge, and a home-invasion horror movie are just a few of the highlights on this week’s agenda.
Photo Safari: Bigfoot!
This week: Photos taken on Chambers, Hudson, Murray, Reade, Broadway, W. Broadway, and Church, as well as in Hudson River Park.
In the News: City Hall Reno
Plus: NYT executive editor Jill Abramson; next door to Dominque Strauss-Kahn; Pace University plaza revamp; penthouse price cut; KS Art review; Tiny's desserts; angry parents; Fatty 'Cue kiosk now open.
First Impressions: Luke’s Lobster
Lobster rolls for $15: They're not huge but they're delicious—and definitely worth venturing into FiDi. / 1 comment
Loft Peeping: Winsome Brown and Claude Arpels
Elle Decor's June cover story is on the pretty Tribeca loft of Winsome Brown and Claude Arpels (as in "Van Cleef &"). It was "inspired by the simplicity and light of a Scandinavian schoolroom." / 1 comment
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Say so in the comments. (I think it's the only one in Tribeca. I only noticed it recently, but I suppose there could be others I've never spotted.) [Updated with the answer.] / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: 10,000 Maniacs
Among other City Winery news. Plus: Greenmarket updates (strawberry shortcake-eating contest!); Thom Browne sale; new Wichcraft sandwiches.
In the News: Century 21
Bigger and "better." Plus: UBS coming to WTC?; parents visit Chinatown elementary school; BPC bike signage; firehouse rally; Dominique Strauss-Kahn settles in. / 1 comment
Newsletter: June 2
First Impressions: Shake Shack • Starbucks • Loft Peeping: Anonymous • Dominique Strauss-Kahn • Luke's Lobster • Me&Ro • NYPD stables letter • Asphalt Green BPC • Artist Irene Mamiye • 12 Tweets of Tribeca • More
Seen & Heard: Maxwell’s
Plus: Fresh eggs delivered; East River ferry info; up close with Gwyneth Paltrow; theater sale; Kimberly Ovitz sample sale.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Given the illegal activities surrounding the building, maybe a museum celebrating the counterfeiting industry would be an appropriate use of... — Reademan / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good ideas and good luck trying to get some institution aware of the building and its possibilities -- — John Willenbecher / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
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