August Highlights
I thought things were supposed to be quiet in August! Instead, we had Park51, Stuzzicheria, clown school, a ton of construction, BLT Bar & Grill, and a whole lot more.
In the News: One N. Moore
Plus: Tiger Woods; WTC Memorial trees; Independence Plaza North victory; Pier 25; Battery Park City Authority resignation; Bubby's in Japan.
Seen & Heard: Sasha Wolf Space
Plus: Deals on sandwiches and "The Scottsboro Boys"; what Steven Alan is planning for Fashion's Night Out; and glow-in-the-dark yoga at Moomah.
The TCQ&A: “We Could Use a Bookstore Like Dashwood”
Artist Bill Sullivan shows us around his Tribeca—including the burger that "makes most other burgers seem mediocre" and where he kicks back with a beer. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Origami Lesson
Plus: What's up with the construction at City Hall Park, and two new buildings have an amusing website about Battery Park City.
In the News: Barbara Kruger
Plus: Philip Williams Posters; Ovid's "Metamorphoses"; Adeline Adeline; Trattoria Cinque wedding; Damon Dash; Spanish restaurant in the works...?
In the News: Chickpea
...coming soon to FiDi. Plus: Bloomberg talks Park51 with Jon Stewart; more about Park51 developer Sharif el-Gamal; beach volleyball; the Municipal Building's Gustavino tiles.
Newsletter: Aug. 27
Progress report: four expansions • Pier 25 playground preview • Pop-up: R. Scham Gallery • This weekend (and beyond) in (and around) Tribeca • New restaurant on Worth • Bouley Studio • Where in Tribeca • Much more
Where in Tribeca…?
You gotta admire the tone. Know where the sign is? Update: Guess not! The answer is posted....
Seen & Heard: Jennifer Egan
Plus: Darin Strauss; Chinatown Ice Cream Factory deal; Euphoria Spa specials; additions to City Winery's schedule.
A Playground Preview
Here comes the fun: Anojja Shah chatted with Donna Walcavage, designer of the Pier 25 playground, about what kids can expect when the playground opens in October.
In the News: Bouley Studio
What's next at the restaurant's ever-changing upstairs. Plus: Marc Forgione; Terroir; real-estate uptick; Dance New Amsterdam fights on; Michael Kinsley on Park51; local company on big Inc. list; Tribeca pioneer passes away; another FiDi condo conversion?
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Given the illegal activities surrounding the building, maybe a museum celebrating the counterfeiting industry would be an appropriate use of... — Reademan / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good ideas and good luck trying to get some institution aware of the building and its possibilities -- — John Willenbecher / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Maybe it's worth pointing out the existence and availability of this building to the powers that be at some museums.... — Marcus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good idea, Marcus. I always thought New York could use a Museum of Architecture (well there is the Skyscraper Museum... — George Bacon / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Before Koh that store was Kai’s Kids (if I’m not mistaken). She had a beautiful selection of kids’ clothing, including... — Phyllis Ruffer / Koh’s Kids on Greenwich has closed
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