Newsletter: Aug. 27
Progress report: four expansions • Pier 25 playground preview • Pop-up: R. Scham Gallery • This weekend (and beyond) in (and around) Tribeca • New restaurant on Worth • Bouley Studio • Where in Tribeca • Much more
Where in Tribeca…?
You gotta admire the tone. Know where the sign is? Update: Guess not! The answer is posted....
Seen & Heard: Jennifer Egan
Plus: Darin Strauss; Chinatown Ice Cream Factory deal; Euphoria Spa specials; additions to City Winery's schedule.
A Playground Preview
Here comes the fun: Anojja Shah chatted with Donna Walcavage, designer of the Pier 25 playground, about what kids can expect when the playground opens in October.
In the News: Bouley Studio
What's next at the restaurant's ever-changing upstairs. Plus: Marc Forgione; Terroir; real-estate uptick; Dance New Amsterdam fights on; Michael Kinsley on Park51; local company on big Inc. list; Tribeca pioneer passes away; another FiDi condo conversion?
Pop-Up: R. Schum Gallery
The robot-themed paintings of R. Nicholas Kuszyk are being shown in the tiny space that was recently Pomme. But go soon: The exhibit comes down after the weekend.
Seen & Heard: Tribeca Film Festival
Plus: Restaurant deal; theater reprieve; Joyride truck; cooking and drawing classes; a reader's ice-cream tip.
In the News: Go, Bloomberg!
The high road suits him. Plus: Sheldon Silver disappoints; Grandaisy delights; Plein Sud and Wall & Water get reviewed; Theater Bar preview; Bank of America at WTC?; Russell Simmons; FiDi's District. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Ruchi
A new Indian restaurant gets a shout-out. Plus: A Uno and La Lumia's plans for Fashion's Night Out; rosé tasting tonight at Maslow 6; vote for your favorite sandwich and kids' theater group; Canal Park Playhouse; weenie roast!
In the News: Compose
Details on the new restaurant coming to Worth Street. Plus: More on Theater Bar; St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church; a Millennium High School teacher gets some help; Innocence Project.
Progress Report: Expansions
Besides all the new businesses opening soonish and laterish, there are four expansions in the works—including an upscale restaurant for south Tribeca.
Newsletter: Aug. 24
First impression: Stuzzicheria • Calendar • TriBeCause: I'm Too Young for This! • Park51, Park51, Park51... • Silhouettes • Beer and wine at Moomah • Deals galore • And much more
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
They are Erik's! — Tribeca Citizen / Architect Frank Gehry and Downtown
I'm not really an architecture guy, and I find much architecture criticism head-spinning. But these pic's are remarkable. Bravo Pam!... — Komanoff / Architect Frank Gehry and Downtown
There's something worth noting about this building that many may not be aware of. I had the privilege of speaking... — mulciber / Architect Frank Gehry and Downtown
I refuse to sit quietly during this outrageous character destruction. So tonight, I’m taking a brave stand… by showing up... — reality bites / A report of tampered drinks at Casa Carmen
She is the only one making a police report, SHE ;) — reality bites / A report of tampered drinks at Casa Carmen
Great piece on making art. There are a few of those stories - happily. — G / Seen & Heard: Shopping at Merlette for one day only
Dear Casa Carmen Management, I am writing to express my appreciation for your establishment. Casa Carmen is a true gift... — A Tribeca Parent / A report of tampered drinks at Casa Carmen