Seen & Heard: The Kindest Cut
Cool gift idea at Babesta Cribz. Plus: Brooklyn Bridge closure begins; winemaker dinners; a local entrepreneur's upcoming book; writing workshop opportunity; Moomah to serve beer and wine.
Calendar: Aug. 20–Sept. 30
This weekend in and around Tribeca: "Xanadu" sing-along; New Amsterdam Market and Fulton Stall Market; Josef von Sternberg double feature; Upperclass Men concert; Brian Newman Jazz Trio; AceFest film festival; Charlie Mars and Jenny Owen Youngs concert; Melody Sweets; Chinatown tour; “A Surprise in Texas,” about the Van Cliburn piano contest....
In the News: BruniBerry
Plus: James Franco reviewed; pairing wine with fast food; "The Switch"; an essay on loft living; a $7.3 million loft purchase; new fashion brand Highland; and the Economist on Park51.
Newsletter: Aug. 20
Stuzzicheria • TCQ&A: Annika K. Martin • Million Dollar Quartet • Morimoto • Fashion's Night Out • TAMA Studios • New cafés • Edward Albee • Maserati • Innocence Project • Where in Tribeca...? • And much more
Where in Tribeca…?
Anyone know where this doorstep is located? It's not at a certain cafe on Greenwich.... [Updated with the answer.] / 3 comments
In the News: Morimoto’s New Restaurant
...has a name. Plus: Maserati update; FiDi for singles; the aquarium "trend"; nautical design; and what would a news roundup be without an item or three about Park51?
The TCQ&A: “I’m Intrigued by 135 Hudson”
Annika K. Martin—a lawyer and a recruiting captain for the 2010 NY Locavore Challenge—shows us around her Tribeca, including the fancy restaurant she's curious to try and the food truck she wishes would come back at night.
Seen & Heard: New Seaport Cafés
One is only open for two days, the other debuts in October. Plus: Gap deal; City Hall Park construction.
Seen & Heard: TAMA Studios
Plus: Cupcakes for charity; origami class for kids; quality Japanese food; City Hall Park. / 1 comment
In the News: Million Dollar Quartet
Plus: Edward Albee; Liquor Store photo shoot; hard-hat tour of 1 World Trade; a vacant lot on Greenwich sells; 60 Beach penthouse.
In the News: Fashion’s Night Out
Plus: The Innocence Project takes 20K square feet in Tribeca; Vice co-founder Shane Smith; mezcal tasting; "Mad Men" visits Washington Market; 40 Gold.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Looking at other people = fun. Being looked at = not so fun. This is (still) a gross invasion of... — Downtown Dad Again / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor
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