Nosy Neighbor: P.C. Richard & Son Theater
"I keep hearing on the radio about a P.C. Richard & Son Theater in Tribeca. Where is it? What is it?" —Adam
Newsletter: Nov. 8
Progress report: new builds, part 1 • Exclusive t-shirts • First impressions: Josephine • How a nutritionist eats at Pepolino • Styrofoam mosques • Twelve tweets of Tribeca • Four Seasons Hotel • Mini golf • Much more
Calendar: Nov. 8–30
This week in and around Tribeca: Julie Andrews; "Canstruction" opens; Adam Richman of "Man v. Food"; Harvey Keitel, Daphna Kastner, Mike D., and Tamra Davis; "Sweet Smell of Success"; author Larry Doyle; Naomi Wolf talks to young feminist leaders; New York City Horror Festival; Shawn Colvin; "The Twilight Zone Forever"; much more.
Seen & Heard: TOAST Event
Plus: Author Dennis Lehane; Da Mikele; Kidville opens on weekends; sale at Tribeca Wine Merchants; Birdbath menu update.
First Impressions: Josephine
Have you been to Josephine, the bakery/café/wine bar that opened last weekend in Independence Plaza North? What did you order? How was it? How was the overall experience? / 15 comments
In the News: 99 Church
Plus: Downtown vs. Midtown; Commonwealth furniture designers; Albany Street turn lane; Alexis Stewart; art critic Raphael Rubenstein; National Museum of the American Indian.
About Those Styrofoam Mosques
"The mosques, 20 in total, were sculpted from Styrofoam," explains artist Tilton Widro. "Brilliant white, the color of peace, the mosques' soft construction is allegorical to the abuse Islam has had to sustain during the controversy." / 4 comments
Foto Friday
This week: photos taken on Broadway, Pier 25, West Broadway, Greenwich, and Reade, as well as at the World Trade Center site.
Seen & Heard: Mini Golf Delayed?
Mini golf possibly not opening till spring. Plus: New salon has opened; Gumbo Mondays; deals on whiskey, cupcakes, and fitness; Danish sandwich celebration; John Allan's.
In the News: BPCA Spending
Plus: Steven Alan sample sale; Lena Dunham; Bubby's new chef; Moss is closed down; the Leaning Tower of Tribeca; Harrison deal. / 1 comment
Progress Report: The New Builds, Part 1
Building bust? What building bust? New construction is popping up all over, rising so fast that these photos—taken this week—are probably already out of date. Here's what you want to know about five of the buildings, including renderings of the what they'll look like when they're done.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
What makes you think it's the landlords keeping the stores vacant? Would-be tenants are often dissuaded by other factors. For... — James Bogardus / Nish Nush has closed to make way for a new building
We have plenty of empty storefronts in Tribeca, but it's almost impossible for a place like Nish Nush to afford... — J / Nish Nush has closed to make way for a new building
Oh good, more "luxury lofts". Is the mayor demanding a quotient of "affordable" apartments at the site? — George Bacon / Nish Nush has closed to make way for a new building
I'll miss Nish Nush. Even sadder that we're only getting a 8 story building in its place. Within a block... — Larry Greenfield / Nish Nush has closed to make way for a new building
There aren’t many literary characters with my name … I might read it for that reason alone! Plus I’ve been... — Priscilla McGeehon / Books of Tribeca: Coins in the Fountain
I have a child in a different neighborhood preschool. This incident is definitely a hot topic. Consensus seems to be... — c2 / Update: Washington Market School has reopened
I agree! This was my neighborhood vegan go-to. — Tribecamom / Nish Nush has closed to make way for a new building