Seen & Heard: 50 Franklin
Where is it, exactly? Plus: Deals on bikini wax and a burger (now I know what I'm doing this weekend); Pen Parentis news.
In the News: Potbelly
Plus: Pier A agita; Fulton Street Transit Center on schedule; lobster cart menu and opening date; Battery Park's turkey-shaped farm; e.e. cummings's desk. / 1 comment
Tribeca Film Festival Update
Details on the community events, including the films to be screened the annual Drive-In at the WFC plaza (with a talent show), the soccer-themed day, the family festival, and more. Plus: Muppets.
New Kid on the Block: Fine Jewelry School
Reade Street has a fancy new tenant—make that two fancy new tenants: Kristin Hanson recently moved her Fine Jewelry School there, and her jewelry gallery is on its way. / 1 comment
Newsletter: Mar. 24
Progress Report: Northern Tribeca • Tribeca Citizen Restaurant Guide • Damon Dash's new vintage clothing store • Tiny's revealed • The Hideaway returns • Taste of Tribeca 2011 • Gigino • Skylofts • Much more / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: More Skylofts Unveiled
Plus: Xoos French Shirts opening date; "Selling New York" webchat; need knives sharpened?; Ivy's Bistro discount; TOAST organizer's exhibit; deal for new fitness studio.
In the News: Damon Dash to Open Vintage Store
Why not? Plus: Inside Todd Oldham's office; Gigino; crime at Equinox Tribeca; a top-ten off-the-menu dish; and a whole lot more.
The Hideaway Is Back
It'll reopen by Saturday at the latest. The bar used the month of being closed as an opportunity to spruce things up. "We're all workaholics here, and we needed something to do besides sitting around other bars," said bar manager Gael Delahanty. UPDATE: It's opening at 5pm today.
Where Should You Go for Dinner?
Those little blue icons don't lie: Tribeca Citizen now has a restaurant guide! / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Wizarding Workshop
Plus: Setai spa discount; deals on Greek and Swedish meals and boot camps; a pop-up inside Steven Alan Tribeca; the Bailey.
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Sounds promising. How much power does such a BID have? Could it actually do something to clear out the illicit... — Marcus / New group to explore the potential of a Tribeca Business Improvement District
I’m officially a senior citizen and I have to tell you if me and my buddies from the Bronx had... — John Gallagher / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
Blame those in charge, including our mayor. Mamdani pledged support for NYC street vendors. Now they’re facing a crackdown. https://gothamist.com/news/mamdani-pledged-support-for-nyc-street-vendors-now-theyre-facing-a-crackdown... — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
UN report on counterfeiting and organized crime: https://www.unodc.org/toc/en/crimes/counterfeit-goods.html — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Society has lost its mind letting people walk around outdoors with masks on as if it's not obviously insanely suspicious.... — person / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
I'm okay with extra reinforcing, recalling what happened at Pfizer's residential conversion on 42nd Street. Demolition could have been dusty... — Gary / Construction Update: 101 Franklin / 250 Church
I am curious how they came to the decision to rehabilitate the existing structure rather than just tear it down.... — Reademan / Construction Update: 101 Franklin / 250 Church