Newsletter: July 2
Upstairs to become Bouley Studio • Imagine Swimming • Tribeca Retail Club • Sale Reports • CB1 Agendas • She Writes grows up • Art Students League / 2 comments
Where in Tribeca…?
I know there's someone out there who knows where this was shot. Is it you? Are you the one? Meet me in the comments page.... Update: We have a winner! / 1 comment
Calendar: July 1–24
This weekend: Dan Zanes; Clifford the Big Red Dog; the Iron Mule Short Comedy Film Festival; Yellowfever; Woven Bones; Spottiswoode and His Enemies; Martha Redbone; more. Plus: the full calendar through July 24.
In the News: Embassy Suites
...to be replaced by an upscale brand. Plus: Best Made founder profiled at length; Michael Imperioli lists his "goth," "bordello" townhouse; Hudson River Park; more.
Seen & Heard: Rachel Dratch
Coming soon to 92YTribeca. Plus: TAMA Gallery goodbye toast; Tribeca Treats cookie-of-the-month; sales at Babesta Cribz, La Lumia, Calypso, Koh's Kids, and Equinox; JR Sushi; Peter Straub; and a Brandy Library contest.
Sale Report: Torly Kid, Nili Lotan, YHK International, Otte, EGG by Susan Lazar
Clothes for infants and older kids, clothes and accessories for women, Longchamp handbags, and more.
UPDATE: Upstairs Is Not Closing!
Good news! Despite what I was told on the phone this morning—from a representative of Bouley—Upstairs is not closing. According to Nicole Bouley, the downstairs will be a bakery (that sells burgers and chicken) and upstairs will be a catering/event space with a guest-chef program. UPDATE 7/2: The announcement is here; Thursdays will be Japanese. / 10 comments
Sale Report: Stella, Bu & the Duck, Espasso, Shoofly
Pillows, throws, serving utensils, shirts, shoes, hats, chairs, bars, kids' clothes, more.... Tell 'em Tribeca Citizen sent you!
Upstairs Is Going Down
David Bouley's very bad year continues: Upstairs's last day will be Saturday. UPDATE: Upstairs isn't closing after all, though it is changing. / 15 comments
June Highlights
Busy month! Lots of new businesses, a few celebrity appearances, a swim in the Hudson River.... A hearty thanks to Wickham Boyle, Jolene Howard, Lauren Messner, Barry Fidnick, and Asha Agnish for their help!
In the News: Artisan Lofts
For $9 million those windows better wash themselves. Plus: Russian spies; planning for WTC bus congestion; Midtown Comics; cooking smells; Con Ed vs. LMDC; Corton's granola; and Kelly Ripa takes the girls for a walk.
Sale Report: Cristina Dos Santos, Pomme
A glimpse of what's on sale at Cristina Dos Santos and Pomme.
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
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