Takahachi Bakery’s Soft Opening Is Today
Still upset about Bouley Bakery closing? Takahachi Bakery, which soft-opens today, might be just what you need to ease the pain. Besides all manner of breads and pastries, many with a Japanese touch, the bakery will serve sandwiches, salads, soups, and even homemade ice cream. / 6 comments
Newsletter: June 11
Restaurant progress report • CB1 Tribeca unofficial minutes • OLighting and FasTracKids • Calendar • CSA Chronicles • World Cup • More
TAMA Closing June 19
"As night falls in TriBeCa for TAMA Gallery," begins the sad email, "we invite our valued friends, clients and visitors to help us with the task of putting all our unique one-of-a-kind babies to sleep...."
In the News: WTC Settlement
Plus: the buyers of 2 N. Moore unmasked; Renee Zellweger and Bradley Cooper; Issey Miyake sale; Real Housewife Bethenny Frankel, school overcrowding, and a trio of parks for the Seaport.
Calendar: June 10–July 4
This weekend in Tribeca: ARChive's record and CD sale; Nicole Kidman in "To Die For"; Leo Kottke; White Hinterland concert; the opening of 92YTribeca's "Feria Artistica" show; "Real Dogs," a play; multimedia opera; and many ongoing exhibits. Plus: The full calendar through July 4.
Seen & Heard: Diddy Date
Plus: The Guillotine; Rosario's Kitchen closes; Bit'z Kids coupon; liquor licenses for MaryAnn's and Plein Sud; Tribeca Grand film screenings; bidding adieu to Alicia Kachmar, who crocheted this adorable s'more, and summer options for kids. Plus: Win panties. / 1 comment
NKOTB: FasTracKids/Enopi
"As a Wall Street person, I know what it takes to be successful," says Ilysa Winick, who believes that her new business, FasTracKids/Enopi, can help children become confident and think creatively. / 6 comments
CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes
The CB1 Tribeca committee discussed North Tribeca rezoning, a liquor license for 159 Duane, Locanda Verde sidewalk-seating (slapdown!), curb management, Salaam Bombay cooking odors, and more. / 2 comments
New Favorite Thing
After catching an unfortunate glimpse in the mirror, I decided to ban cookies from my life—which will last until I'm next in the vicinity of this little bit of irresistibleness. / 2 comments
In the News: “Sex Cave” Lawsuit
Keeping it classy on Reade Street! Plus: What yesterday's rezoning announcement means; Eamonn's reopens; new hotel next to WTC; Liberty Luxe and Green; Poets House paean; the Big Toot.
NKOTB: OLighting
OLighting, which just opened on Walker Street, showcases contemporary European lighting. "No one is offering the designers we are," says founder Andrew Chris.
Seen & Heard: Northern Tribeca Rezoning
Plus: Otte sale, Tribeca Treats loyalty cards, Roseanne Cash coming to City Winery, and Pasanella and Son's white wine. / 1 comment
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