Seen & Heard: The Kindest Cut
Cool gift idea at Babesta Cribz. Plus: Brooklyn Bridge closure begins; winemaker dinners; a local entrepreneur's upcoming book; writing workshop opportunity; Moomah to serve beer and wine.
Calendar: Aug. 20–Sept. 30
This weekend in and around Tribeca: "Xanadu" sing-along; New Amsterdam Market and Fulton Stall Market; Josef von Sternberg double feature; Upperclass Men concert; Brian Newman Jazz Trio; AceFest film festival; Charlie Mars and Jenny Owen Youngs concert; Melody Sweets; Chinatown tour; “A Surprise in Texas,” about the Van Cliburn piano contest....
In the News: BruniBerry
Plus: James Franco reviewed; pairing wine with fast food; "The Switch"; an essay on loft living; a $7.3 million loft purchase; new fashion brand Highland; and the Economist on Park51.
Newsletter: Aug. 20
Stuzzicheria • TCQ&A: Annika K. Martin • Million Dollar Quartet • Morimoto • Fashion's Night Out • TAMA Studios • New cafés • Edward Albee • Maserati • Innocence Project • Where in Tribeca...? • And much more
Where in Tribeca…?
Anyone know where this doorstep is located? It's not at a certain cafe on Greenwich.... [Updated with the answer.] / 3 comments
In the News: Morimoto’s New Restaurant
...has a name. Plus: Maserati update; FiDi for singles; the aquarium "trend"; nautical design; and what would a news roundup be without an item or three about Park51?
The TCQ&A: “I’m Intrigued by 135 Hudson”
Annika K. Martin—a lawyer and a recruiting captain for the 2010 NY Locavore Challenge—shows us around her Tribeca, including the fancy restaurant she's curious to try and the food truck she wishes would come back at night.
Seen & Heard: New Seaport Cafés
One is only open for two days, the other debuts in October. Plus: Gap deal; City Hall Park construction.
Seen & Heard: TAMA Studios
Plus: Cupcakes for charity; origami class for kids; quality Japanese food; City Hall Park. / 1 comment
In the News: Million Dollar Quartet
Plus: Edward Albee; Liquor Store photo shoot; hard-hat tour of 1 World Trade; a vacant lot on Greenwich sells; 60 Beach penthouse.
In the News: Fashion’s Night Out
Plus: The Innocence Project takes 20K square feet in Tribeca; Vice co-founder Shane Smith; mezcal tasting; "Mad Men" visits Washington Market; 40 Gold.
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
The Starbucks at Broadway and Walker has also closed in the last 2 weeks — Ted C / Nosy Neighbor: Is the Starbucks on West Broadway and Leonard closed?
And I miss Spartina, which was in the space one or two restaurants before the Harrison. Of course if you... — Robert A. Ripps / Lines out the door and then some for Meadow Lane
Probably still flows from what was Collect Pond (between Centre and Lafayette streets just north of Leonard), even though it's... — Robert Ripps / Seen & Heard: Modern Bread & Bagels is moving forward
Yes, Jean, bring back a supermarket to Tribeca! If you want a six pack of Schweppes Tonic or Canada Dry... — George Bacon / New Kid on the Block: Meadow Lane
Not sure why people here don't appreciate the Whole Foods, I think we're super fortunate to have such a big... — Michael / New Kid on the Block: Meadow Lane
Thank you, TC for bringing this new establishment to our attention. If anyone doubts the wonder and excitement that many... — SoHo / New Kid on the Block: Meadow Lane
They used to. Nowadays most people in my building sho on line. I am the only one seen with grocery... — R. / New Kid on the Block: Meadow Lane