Seen & Heard: Susan Sarandon
...might soon be hanging around the Balloon Saloon? Plus: Deals on Zaitzeff, Khushi, Whole Foods gelato, and merch at Kula Yoga Project; an uplifting photo exhibit; and Theater Bar update.
New York Miscellany
Here's a bunch of interesting stuff I've come across online that's more about New York City than it is about Tribeca per se.
Seen & Heard: Is Puffy’s Moving?
Hope not! Plus: Chanterelle space having work done; Tribeca Meet & Greet at Dash Gallery; "Mad Men" party; Chambers Street work to begin tomorrow; and how to help underprivileged kids get ready for school. / 2 comments
In the News: Graffiti Restaurant
...is coming to Duane. Plus: Another objection to Park51; Ninja gets ripped; Ward III summer cocktail; this week's Geekdown; death of a bikini bar.
Foto Friday
This week: photos taken on West Broadway, 3rd Place, Broadway, and Church. / 1 comment
The TCQ&A: “It’s Like Living on a Houseboat”
Writer Glenn Plaskin—whose new book, "Katie Up and Down the Hall" comes out next month—shows us around his Tribeca and Battery Park City, including which restaurant almost set him on fire and where he takes out-of-towners for even better water views.
In the News: Capsouto Park
Plus: Is Il Matto in trouble?; Terroir's Riesling obsession; Hudson River Park Trust's fundraising move; Tribeca's tennis courts, and a chance to win tickets to a Blonde Redhead show. / 3 comments
Newsletter: Aug. 6
Pie fight on White Street • Bouley's Tribeca: a recap • Calendar • The chocolate sausage • Egon Schiele's "Portrait of Wally" • Where in Tribeca? • And more
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Answer in the comments. The winner can have my dog. (Not really.) [Updated with the answer] / 3 comments
A Night with the Chocolate Sausage
I had so much fun writing about the "chocolate sausage" offered for dessert during Blaue Gans's Sausage Week that I felt I needed to go try it: Anything once, right? / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Coolhunting
Plus: Tribeca Grand's guide to the city; whisky-cruise discount; lemon chiboust at the Harrison; and Do Yoga Do Pilates.
In the News: Plein Sud
...gets smacked, hard. Plus: Adeline Adeline in the news again; Rep. Anthony Weiner's fit; outdoor rugs; fairies/faeries; Bouley perk; loft price-guessing game; and Smith & Mills deal. / 4 comments
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