Foto Friday
This week: photos taken on Sixth Ave., in Washington Market Park; and on West, Church, White, Hudson, and Vestry Streets. One is potentially NSFW, although it's also art, so it's probably defensible.
Seen & Heard: Art, Art, Everywhere
Plus: Family-fitness coming to Reade (where else?); Lady Gaga's piano; Chanterelle; John Wesley Harding's Cabinet of Wonders; Peck Slip. / 1 comment
In the News: Christy Turlington Burns
Plus: The non-Nordstrom Nordstrom store; Capsouto Park; Mariah Carey; Olsen Twins; Capsouto Frères.
Pop-Up: Project No. 8
"It's basically an overview of all the things we really love," says Project No. 8 co-founder Brian Janusiak of the new pop-up shop on Duane.
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this rooster roosts? Say so in the comments. P.S. If nothing else, school will help you learn all about capitalization and punctuation. Update: We have a winner! / 1 comment
Dining in the Dark
Dans le Noir?, which has no-light restaurants in cities worldwide, is applying for a liquor license for 54-56 Franklin, between Lafayette and Broadway.
Newsletter: Oct. 29
Halloween weekend events • New kid on the block: Pelea Mexicana • The lights at 289 Church • November calendar • Based in Tribeca: Matt Bernson • Columbine • Capsouto Park • Nordstrom Soho • Pickles
Calendar: Oct. 28–Nov. 30
This month in and around Tribeca: Julie Andrews; Jamie Oliver; "Anchorman" reconsidered; iPhone photo exhibit; Bond New York meet-your-neighbors event; Canal Park Playhouse opens; "Sweet Smell of Success"; Preservation Hall Jazz Band; Bob Mould and Marshall Crenshaw; Bogardus Garden bulb-planting day; Harvey Keitel and Mike D; writer Larry Doyle; a play by SpongeBob writer Steven Banks; Canstruction; Shawn Colvin; Kristin Hersh; Crawdaddy! photographer exhibit; "Lula Belle in Search of Santa"; NYC Horror Festival; "The Apartment"; David Strathairn; "Harold and the Purple Crayon"; Mose Allison; "Dog Day Afternoon"; Mike Holmes; "Hannah and Her Sisters"; much more. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Capsouto Park
Plus: Tom Selleck is around here somewhere; free tote bags; free shipping on spa products; free TRX fitness class; deals at Farinella and Trattoria Cinque. / 3 comments
In the News: Nordstrom Soho
Plus: Columbine's new location; Spruce Street School delay; Project No. 8; City Hall Park cyclists; Blueprint Cleanse; reading lights; Pier 26 and Pier 15; 471 Washington reconfiguration; designer Adam Kimmel.
New Kid on the Block: Pelea Mexicana
"Everything we did before, the area thought was too contrived," says Pelea Mexicana owner Jeremy Casilli. "Well what could be more about fun—and less contrived—than Mexican?" Plus: an adjacent Brazilian bar, Cachaçaria Boteco.
Halloween: The Biggest Day of the Year in Tribeca
Haunted happenings around the neighborhood this week. I'll be the one dressed as a blogger. / 8 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
Exactly. — Marcus / World’s largest chain restaurant is coming to Canal Street
Good they are moving the counterfeit junk, but I bet the sellers will be right back out. There needs to... — Marcus / Seen & Heard: Hauling counterfeit loot
glad to see NYPD doing something about the counterfeit haul, no matter how small — tommy_w / Seen & Heard: Hauling counterfeit loot
Mixue on Canal is now open. Prices are very reasonable. $1.19 for soft serve, lemonade is $1.99, bubble teas are... — TribecaMom / World’s largest chain restaurant is coming to Canal Street
Tribeca has officially lost its mind. Everyone says, “I don’t want a bar or a restaurant, but I do want... — David B / The sad and disappointing saga at 111 Hudson
This Rumble location closed well over a year or two ago lol — Dan / Rumble Boxing gym has closed
https://www.thefreelibrary.com/TriBeCa+West+OK%27d%2C+despite+REBNY+plea.-a011401876 — hal bromm / Nosy Neighbor: Is the Telephone Sales & Service Company building for sale?