Calendar: Apr. 30–May 31
This weekend in Tribeca: The big TFF Family Festival, Suzanne Vega, dumpling workshop, Salman Rushdie, Hasidic drug-traffickers, John Doe and Exene, Olivia the pig, Graham Parker, more. Plus: the full calendar through May 31.
Seen & Heard: PB & Caviar Closing
Sad new on Thomas Street. Plus: Muscle Maker Grill opens, Family festival promotions, Papatzul deal, Manhattan Children's Theatre freebie, A Uno event, and more
Mother’s Day Is May 9
And that's just 10 days away—so pay attention to this neighborhood gift guide.
A Taste of Taste of Tribeca
I could only stay for part of this afternoon's Taste of Tribeca press preview at Marc Forgione, but I did manage to try dishes from the Harrison, Nobu, Macao Trading Co., and Acappella.... Not bad for a between-meal snack! / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Anti-Anti/Non-Non
A new exhibit at Hal Bromm gallery • The DDC plans a public presentation on the upcoming Chambers Street mess • A benefit for Haiti at Cristina Dos Santos • My favorite brownie is gone, gone.... • BMCC TPAC discount / 1 comment
The TCQ&A: “I Almost Invited Jon Stewart Over on Passover”
Susan Bernfield, founder and artistic director of the New Georges theater company, shows us around her Tribeca—including the problem with Whole Foods, and the restaurant with the best bathrooms, and why Sarabeth's opening here is throwing her for a loop. / 2 comments
Speed It Up, Slow It Down
"I tried SoulCycle's new Cycle-Yoga class last week, expecting nothing short of the excellence I've grown accustomed to," writes health and wellness coach Rebecca Sadek. So how did it go?
Seen & Heard: Whoopie Pies
Tribeca Treats' May cookie of the month • Architectural artistry • Poets House wants you to have a poem • Otte sample sale • Room chairs on sale • Tribeca Spa of Tranquility deal • Soho Rep sale • New Amsterdam Market event
Taste of Tribeca Tip #10: The Icing on the Cake
Madeline Lanciani of Duane Park Patisserie has three tips for making icing a cake a lot less fraught.
In the News: BPC Real Estate
Prcie cuts at the Riverhouse and Fannie Mae relents on Liberty Luxe and Liberty Green • The guy behind Smith & Mills, Warren 77, and 109 West Broadway is also opening a lounge in the Meatpacking District
NKOTB: The Lang School and the Quad Manhattan
Now accepting applications: A school and an after-school recreational center dedicated to students who are twice-exceptional—gifted in one area but with special needs in another.
Seen & Heard: Landmarc Deal
30% off lunch or dinner • Rondo, the used kids' clothing pop-up shop, is now open next to Church Street School / 1 comment









Seppe is quite good. And the wait staff is super nice. — Dee / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
None of these new places are sit with friends type of places. They are all grab and go. I don’t... — Dee / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
To the Olio e Piu owners, sincerely: please do not blight this location with fake flowers. We will welcome you... — Cw / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Seeing as Starbucks and other chains tried and failed to replace the bagel place, that is a reasonable hypothesis. — James Bogardus / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
I think the bagel place is replacing Starbucks and other coffee chains as a place to grab coffee and a... — Amy G. / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
Lynda I signed up for the 5/17 class. I'll see you then!!! Here is the link to sign up if... — HB / Massive underground spa and meditation space coming to Broadway and White
Lynda I signed up for the 5/17 class. I'll see you then!!! — HB / Massive underground spa and meditation space coming to Broadway and White