In the News: 1WTC
Plus: 9/11 health bill delayed by Senate Republicans; longtime watch repairman; 77 Reade; Access Theater; Trump Soho; Will Smith; which restaurant is a "forgettable lay"?
2010 Shop-Local Gift Guide: Washington, Vestry, and Beach
What's on offer at John Allan's, Vestry Wines, and Floratech. Plus: A very special gift idea for anyone who loves Tribeca. / 2 comments
CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes
Details on David Bouley's long-gestating Japanese restaurant and the café/bakery/bar coming to Hudson Street. Speaking of Hudson: The construction-related noise may be spreading. (If you live on N. Moore, you're really going to want to read this.) / 2 comments
Newsletter: Dec. 9
Nirvana burglarized • First impressions: Weather Up Tribeca • Gift guides for W. Broadway and N. Moore • Whole Foods coffee bar and hand-held registers • This weekend's events • Pier A proposal • One World Trade Center • More
Seen & Heard: M1-5 Closed
Temporarily, one assumes. Plus: Pilates discount; yoga sale; macaroni and cheese; an amusing interaction at Boomerang Toys; yoga and Hula Hoops; Tribeca Grill. (UPDATE: See comments re: M1-5 not being closed.) / 3 comments
What’s Up This Weekend
Vintage portraits, "Predator," and clowns are just three of the highlights on this weekend's agenda.
In the News: Pier A Proposal
Plus: Toloache Taqueria; Avis closing; Nirvana International update; "Looking for Christmas"; artist Toni Dove; big sale on N. Moore; CanDo attitude; SouthwestNY's poor health grade; Ashley Olsen.
2010 Shop-Local Gift Guide: West Broadway
Just a few of the great gift options at Frankly Wines, Babesta, Gotham Bikes, Boomerang Toys, A Uno, Stella, American Apparel, Balloon Saloon, Pamper UR Pets, Sweet Lily, J. Crew Liquor Store, Maslow 6, and Grandaisy Bakery.
In the News: One World Trade
Plus: Nirvana International; Independence Plaza North; Canal Street gentrification; real-estate sale on Duane.
Seen & Heard: Whole Foods
Hand-held registers getting closer. Plus: Equinox renovation update; Stuzzicheria; Nili Lotan sale; Nelson Blue and Chinatown Ice Cream Factory deals; Shoofly coat drive.
First Impressions: Weather Up Tribeca
The new cocktail lounge on Duane Street had none of the attitude I expected. / 5 comments









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