Newsletter: June 18
Inside 5 Beekman • Tribeca on sale • Takahachi Bakery • TCQ&A: Meredith Gonzalez • Wickiworld • Empty storefronts • Protest protest • More
Seen & Heard: Il Matto Opening Date
Plus: Dylan Prime discount for the neediest cases; Maslow 6 party; a report on the TAMA sale; John Allan's Father's Day discount; Quality Burger debuts.
In the News: James Franco
The actor's first art show will be at the Clocktower Gallery. Plus: two buildings back from the dead; a chair at Karkula; CB1 gets threatening calls; Yankees plaque; Drake concert turns into a near riot; and BPC ground rent negotiations.
Calendar: June 17–July 24
This weekend in Tribeca: Red Bull Air Race, Bit'z Kids opens; unreleased Springsteen concert film; Patrick Smith animation; jazz and burlesque; Tribeca Cinemas Kids Club; "Spice World" singalong; Patty Hearst theater piece; Andrew McCarthy in a reading at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center; much more. Plus: the full calendar through July 24.
NKOTB: Takahachi Bakery
Takahachi Bakery has officially opened on Murray Street, serving sandwiches, salads, and more—including enough breads and pastries to make their neighbors over at Muscle Maker Grill faint at the very thought. / 4 comments
Beekman Street Palace
The film location scout who also writes the Scouting New York blog got a peek inside 5 Beekman Street: "It’s completely empty, essentially abandoned, and has been for a decade, with much of the interior shuttered since 1940… Until now." / 2 comments
Op-Ed: Protesting the Protests
The constant, overamplified protests outside City Hall Park—and the massive overreaction by the police—are getting out of control. / 2 comments
In the News: NYU Not Looking at WTC
Even though it said it was. Plus: Jay-Z and Beyoncé spotted leaving Pepolino; rezoning as a way to avoid crap hotels; rats; reviews of Tamarind and Bar Artisanal; Carmellini to strike again. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: $1 Cupcakes
...at Billy's Bakery for two days only. Plus: Half off at Adrienne's Pizza Bar, cheap bread at Farinella, Washington Market School expands, art exhibit tonight, a summer food prediction.
Filling in the Blanks
A reader recently wrote in with a list of six types of shops she'd like to see in the neighborhood. With so many interesting storefronts empty, maybe we can inspire some new action around here.... / 14 comments
Wickiworld: Riverside Drive
Wicki Boyle takes to the water to scout out the course for the Red Bull Air Race, happening this weekend. (So brace yourself for low-flying planes, starting test flights as early as today.)
Seen & Heard: Andrew McCarthy
...in a staged reading this week at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center. Plus: Takahachi Bakery opening date, Il Matto online reservations, Bit'z Kids, cute Father's Day cookies, and some wet paint.
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Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
I'm a bit confused by the whole thing. That approximate location has historically been the location of the city jail... — John Gallagher / New plans and an alternative proposal for the White Street jail
Teaneck here! — SW / Prepping for the storm
Teaneck! — SW / Prepping for the storm
I heard that Alternate Plan #3 is to turn it into a ballroom. — SW / New plans and an alternative proposal for the White Street jail
Yes! Our firehouse on Long Island also sounded the snowday alarm -- along with a noon whistle every day that... — Tribeca Citizen / Prepping for the storm
So funny, I took almost identical photos at WF on Saturday! The cupboards were literally bare, and there was a... — SW / Let the hoarding begin
This whole idea was poorly conceived. Ludicrous waste of time and the mess it has created is unconscionable. Nothing wrong... — R. / New plans and an alternative proposal for the White Street jail