Seen & Heard: Tribeca Film Festival
Plus: Restaurant deal; theater reprieve; Joyride truck; cooking and drawing classes; a reader's ice-cream tip.
In the News: Go, Bloomberg!
The high road suits him. Plus: Sheldon Silver disappoints; Grandaisy delights; Plein Sud and Wall & Water get reviewed; Theater Bar preview; Bank of America at WTC?; Russell Simmons; FiDi's District. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Ruchi
A new Indian restaurant gets a shout-out. Plus: A Uno and La Lumia's plans for Fashion's Night Out; rosé tasting tonight at Maslow 6; vote for your favorite sandwich and kids' theater group; Canal Park Playhouse; weenie roast!
In the News: Compose
Details on the new restaurant coming to Worth Street. Plus: More on Theater Bar; St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church; a Millennium High School teacher gets some help; Innocence Project.
Progress Report: Expansions
Besides all the new businesses opening soonish and laterish, there are four expansions in the works—including an upscale restaurant for south Tribeca.
Newsletter: Aug. 24
First impression: Stuzzicheria • Calendar • TriBeCause: I'm Too Young for This! • Park51, Park51, Park51... • Silhouettes • Beer and wine at Moomah • Deals galore • And much more
In the News: Pros and Cons
Protest vs. protest. Plus: Rick Lazio beats the anti-mosque drum; actor Josh Brolin; a Tribeca penthouse.
First Impression: Stuzzicheria
I went to dinner last night at Stuzzicheria, the new Bar Stuzzichini spin-off at Church and Walker. I had already been inside for last week's pre-opening party, but I was looking forward to having an actual meal there.... / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: MarkJoseph Deal
Plus: Half off at Taj Tribeca; Chambers to go one-way this week; and a local theater company is moving.
TriBeCause: I’m Too Young for This!
Based at 40 Worth, the I'm Too Young for This! Cancer Foundation offers no-BS peer support and much more for young adults with cancer. (The first in a series about Tribeca non-profits.) / 1 comment
In the News: Hudson Square
Plus: What Landmarc's Marc Murphy eats; an actress's loft; the life of imam Feisal Abdul Rauf; Dick Cavett preaches to the choir. / 2 comments










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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