Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this rooster roosts? Say so in the comments. P.S. If nothing else, school will help you learn all about capitalization and punctuation. Update: We have a winner! / 1 comment
Dining in the Dark
Dans le Noir?, which has no-light restaurants in cities worldwide, is applying for a liquor license for 54-56 Franklin, between Lafayette and Broadway.
Newsletter: Oct. 29
Halloween weekend events • New kid on the block: Pelea Mexicana • The lights at 289 Church • November calendar • Based in Tribeca: Matt Bernson • Columbine • Capsouto Park • Nordstrom Soho • Pickles
Calendar: Oct. 28–Nov. 30
This month in and around Tribeca: Julie Andrews; Jamie Oliver; "Anchorman" reconsidered; iPhone photo exhibit; Bond New York meet-your-neighbors event; Canal Park Playhouse opens; "Sweet Smell of Success"; Preservation Hall Jazz Band; Bob Mould and Marshall Crenshaw; Bogardus Garden bulb-planting day; Harvey Keitel and Mike D; writer Larry Doyle; a play by SpongeBob writer Steven Banks; Canstruction; Shawn Colvin; Kristin Hersh; Crawdaddy! photographer exhibit; "Lula Belle in Search of Santa"; NYC Horror Festival; "The Apartment"; David Strathairn; "Harold and the Purple Crayon"; Mose Allison; "Dog Day Afternoon"; Mike Holmes; "Hannah and Her Sisters"; much more. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Capsouto Park
Plus: Tom Selleck is around here somewhere; free tote bags; free shipping on spa products; free TRX fitness class; deals at Farinella and Trattoria Cinque. / 3 comments
In the News: Nordstrom Soho
Plus: Columbine's new location; Spruce Street School delay; Project No. 8; City Hall Park cyclists; Blueprint Cleanse; reading lights; Pier 26 and Pier 15; 471 Washington reconfiguration; designer Adam Kimmel.
New Kid on the Block: Pelea Mexicana
"Everything we did before, the area thought was too contrived," says Pelea Mexicana owner Jeremy Casilli. "Well what could be more about fun—and less contrived—than Mexican?" Plus: an adjacent Brazilian bar, Cachaçaria Boteco.
Halloween: The Biggest Day of the Year in Tribeca
Haunted happenings around the neighborhood this week. I'll be the one dressed as a blogger. / 8 comments
Seen & Heard: Kiva Finale
Plus: La Colombe rumor; new BPCA president & CEO; facial deal; MaxDelivery social; 10-minute space travel for kids.
In the News: A Kardashian
Plus: Train set returning to BPC; Tamarind Tribeca recipe; Window 24; New Amsterdam Pavilion update; Downtown Alliance's Elizabeth Berger; Leonardo DiCaprio checks out Theater Bar a.k.a. Teatro. / 4 comments
Based in Tribeca: Matt Bernson
Matt Bernson left his family's construction business to design shoes. Now his line is sold in 250 stores worldwide. "People wonder why we're not in the Garment District," he says. "But once they come here, they understand." / 2 comments
How Do You Like Them Pickles?
If you've ever thought to yourself, "This blog would be a lot better if it were less about one man's random bursts of bitterness and enthusiasm," well, look away.
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