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.
Shopping the Night Away
Lauren Messner reports on the Tribeca Retail Club's recent Summer Love event, where she scored a tunic for $40: "It reminded me of a Tory Burch style with less prep and more tribe."
Seen & Heard: Sales and More Sales
Stella, Espasso, Real Pilates, Tribeca Wine Merchants, YHK Department Store—all your essentials are on sale! Plus: bus bulbs; ice cream correction; WFC restaurant showcase; WTC drill tomorrow; and firemen. / 2 comments
Art Students League to the Rescue!
I was in a crabby mood today—due in good part to the heat, no doubt—but it lifted when, while walking down Staple Street, I noticed an artist painting at an easel. And then another one. And another one! It was as if a flock of talented butterflies had come to visit us. / 1 comment
In the News: Sad Day in BPC
Activist Helene Seeman was killed in a car accident; an actress who was on "Melrose Place" was arrested for drunk driving and vehicular homicide. Plus: Carmine's is moving; Grown & Sewn; the Stuyvesant arsonist; Truffles Tribeca; and a historic wall uncovered at WTC.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Deep thanks to Nicole for continuing the legacy and mission of our legendary chef David Bouley. I was lucky enough... — Gilberto. / Foundation established for David Bouley
Nicole is a dear friend, and I think the world of both her and David. I had the pleasure of... — Mary Balaban / Foundation established for David Bouley
Tragedy. I went here about once a month. Good spot to eat at the bar. Something for everyone to bring... — Brian / Il Giglio on Greenwich has closed
I've had a vendor for years linked on the site; just recently pulled it down to switch vendors. Stay tuned.... — Tribeca Citizen / Seen & Heard: Stealing the TC logo
Good place for ICE to hang out too. — G / Deliverista hub on Broadway is under construction
This property has been stuck in a bankruptcy proceeding for 6 years. Most jurisdictions around the country would resolve something... — Reademan / Deliverista hub on Broadway is under construction
According to the Signal app, someone called 911 the other day about debris allegedly falling from the crane. Apparently nothing... — MW / Deliverista hub on Broadway is under construction