In the News: Ballet School
Plus: Capsouto Park dedication; One York; the Mudd Club; cyclists in City Hall Park.
Modern Etiquette: Removing Shoes
There was a time when you waited to be asked to take your shoes off. The other day, I suddenly felt that I would be ill-mannered if I didn't offer. Has the norm shifted? / 7 comments
We’re So Money
If Tribeca ever secedes from the Union, we'll already have designs for our new currency, thanks to Chia-Wei Liu, a grad student at the School of Visual Arts. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Pet Costume Contest
Plus: New monthly get-together; interactive iPod art; whisky book; Moomah Halloween specials; Jerry's Café deal; David Strathairn; BETTY; wellness retreat discount; nutrition seminars.
Foto Friday
My favorite random neighborhood pix from the last few years—taken at Hudson River Park and City Hall Park, along the East River, and on Greenwich Street and Broadway.
In the News: Theater Bar
Plus: James Franco reads; Tracy Anderson's fitness studio; the bathrooms at Washington Market Park.
First Impression: Birdbath Bakery
Now that the lunch offerings have been added, it's time to weigh in.... / 5 comments
Where in Tribeca…?
If you know where this photo was taken, write it in the comments. Do it for your country. [Updated with the answer.] / 2 comments
Newsletter: Oct. 22
Bubby's turns 20 • TCQ&A: Loretta Thomas • Kiva Café closing • Canal Park Playhouse • 12 "instant classic" Tribeca tweets • DeLury Square • More
Seen & Heard: Canal Park Playhouse
Its first show will open Nov. 3. Plus: Military flyovers tomorrow; book by local wine-store owner.
In the News: Dash Flip
Plus: Broadway building crumbling; Pier 26 estuarium; Senate candidate fundraiser; 9/11 workers' bill.
Bubby’s at 20
Owner and chef Ron Silver talks about how the restaurant got started ("I cooked Thanksgiving dinner for friends, got drunk, and decided to open the next day, too"), and what's next (an outpost in L.A.).
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Starbucks is closing 4 FiDi Locations, BUT, This may not be such a bad announcement. Here’s why: The locations are... — Luis Vazquez/FiDi Fan Page / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Gosh, I hope Starbucks isn’t upset that workers are actively unionizing and have successfully unionized multiple locations across New York... — Justin / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Hopefully this will have some benefit for other businesses but I do have to say it was always packed. Very... — John Gallagher / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
I, for one, and so tired of graffiti. The art deco post office on Canal gets carefully scrubbed clean, only... — Marcus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Ben If the area was pedestrianized, what would happen with emergency vehicles, Access a Ride, school buses, trash pick-up? The... — Lisa / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
I'm sorry to hear this news. My condolences to the family. I was a regular until 2007 when we moved... — Kevin Clarke / Jerry Walker, co-owner of Walker’s and The Ear Inn, has died
It's 3:45 and the line for pillows wraps from the park around on Reade and the end is only about... — N / Seen & Heard: 24-hour golf simulators in Hudson Square