Rummaging the Past
A bunch of old real-estate brochures are now available online, and many are in Tribeca. They make for a fascinating glimpse into the way things used to be. / 1 comment
Tribeca Goes Gaga
Tribeca's hottest party burst into white-hot flame the other night when none other than Lady Gaga popped by Duane Park to hang out and sing a little Gershwin. / 11 comments
Suggestion Box: Whole Foods Tribeca
Let's try something new! What do you wish Whole Foods would do differently? When we're done I'll email our suggestions over to the manager. / 26 comments
Wickiworld: Bells Are Ringing
Ceramicist Lai Montesca has created a site-specific installation of bells and chimes at Re:Creative on Chambers. “In Buddhist thought, sounding chimes or bells summons the soul," she says. "I hope for nothing less."
Foto Friday
This week: Photos taken on Murray, Duane, West Broadway, and Chambers. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Two New Shops
Nirvana International and Mauri opening Saturday and Monday, respectively. Plus: Downtown Dance Factory's new classes; Just Scandinavian discount; new Khushi scrub; Over the Rhine and Paula Cole; and have you see this dog? / 1 comment
In the News: Ice Cream Sandwiches
Yum.... Plus: What's going on with 5 Beekman; a look at the construction on the Fulton Street Transit Center; a comedian who eats a lot of sugar; yet another farmer's market for the Seaport area.
New Pop-Up: CsillaWear
Designer Csilla Somogyi of CsillaWear is taking over 9 N. Moore for a time. Originally from Hungary—her name is pronounced chee-lah—Csilla has also lived in Africa, Mexico, and Texas, and her designs certainly have a global feel.
Where in Tribeca…?
Post your guesses in the comments. Please! UPDATE: We have a winner! The answer is posted. / 1 comment
Newsletter: June 18
Inside 5 Beekman • Tribeca on sale • Takahachi Bakery • TCQ&A: Meredith Gonzalez • Wickiworld • Empty storefronts • Protest protest • More
Seen & Heard: Il Matto Opening Date
Plus: Dylan Prime discount for the neediest cases; Maslow 6 party; a report on the TAMA sale; John Allan's Father's Day discount; Quality Burger debuts.
In the News: James Franco
The actor's first art show will be at the Clocktower Gallery. Plus: two buildings back from the dead; a chair at Karkula; CB1 gets threatening calls; Yankees plaque; Drake concert turns into a near riot; and BPC ground rent negotiations.
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Terrible news!!!!!! Larry’s work was outstanding :( — MFS / L&O Frame will close in July
Why? A better future demands more reliance on cycling for deliveries & transportation, altho w better working conditions for deliveristas... — Skip Blumberg / Luis Fernandez has self-deported to Ecuador
Yet they find millions to build a DJ school in the Bronx. Has anyone thought of collaboration? — Sandra / Manhattan Youth loses contracts at 12 middle school afterschool programs
My kids actually LOVE these. Each day we walk by, we count the “garden gnomes” and see if any moved... — Mo / Nosy Neighbor: Who has added these sculptures to Tribeca Park?
The illegal West African pocketbook vendors seriously harm the quality of life for residents living near Canal. My left leaning... — lowrider / In the News: Chambers among the 100 best restaurants
I never knew Luis, but based on all I have read, it is hard to believe that anyone could think... — Elizabeth / Luis Fernandez has self-deported to Ecuador
As a resident of North Tribeca, this is extremely exciting. We need a good bodega up here! — harryh / Deli coming to Beach and Greenwich