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.
Seen & Heard: Project No. 8
Finally, an opening date. Plus: Julie Andrews in person; Trinity Wall Street celebrates Day of the Dead; Halloween help; big stoop sale; TriBeCafe cancels lunch for 2010; 92YTribeca; SHO Shaun Hergatt deal.
In the News: Ed Hardy Building
Plus: Deutsche Bank building update; Thursdays at Worth Street; new middle school; Taste of the Seaport; a dangerous intersection.
Nosy Neighbor: The Lights at 289 Church
Opposite the Tribeca Grand, there’s a building which every night has flashing colored lights in the windows. I have no idea why and I can't see what/who belongs in the building. Any clues? —Greg / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Baker Status
Plus: Tribeca Meet & Greet this week; RHX down to its last "three days"; Tribeca Clayworks; Church Street School benefit with Harvey Keitel and Mike D; TOAST meeting.
Newsletter: Oct. 25
Tribeca currency designs • First impression: Birdbath Bakery • Modern etiquette: removing shoes • New ballet school • Favorite fotos • Capsouto Park • Theater Bar • More
In the News: Ballet School
Plus: Capsouto Park dedication; One York; the Mudd Club; cyclists in City Hall Park.
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You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Looking at other people = fun. Being looked at = not so fun. This is (still) a gross invasion of... — Downtown Dad Again / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor
The photograph begs the question: when is that scaffolding coming down? Seems a very very long time that it has... — George Bacon / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
ITS BACK BETTER THAN EVER! BEST LOCAL PLACE FOR A DRINK AND GOOD FOOD!!! CANT WAIT FOR LUNCH!!! — AA / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new
Since this issue is in play again, I'll opine that the "fluid boundaries between public and private space" is an... — Gary / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor
I think you would feel differently if your private moments with your children were being surveilled and photographed. People shouldn't... — Fiona / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor
Truly sad. Got our son's first "Tribeca Cool Kids" clothes there 15 years ago (on sale!) and they couldn't have... — Downtown Dad Again / Koh’s Kids on Greenwich has closed