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.).
In the News: Pelea Menu
Plus: Fairchild A/C drama; arrests in case of last month's Gold Street murder; when Rachel Roy squats, she swings.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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