Where in Tribeca…?
I was wondering if I should pull the plug on this little game—it's hard finding the right balance between too hard and too easy—when I noticed a weathervane.... Know where it is? Please answer in the comments. [Updated with the answer] / 3 comments
Calendar: Aug. 13–Sept. 6
This weekend in and around Tribeca: Harry Nilsson documentary and tribute; 80s flicks "Popeye" and "Joystick"; SEAPaddle NYC; flowers for kids; concerts by Tracy Bonham, The Wedding Present, and others; Mayor's Cup kayak race; free family tennis clinics; Fulton Stall Market; a look at Chinese weddings; much more.
Seen & Heard: Calamity Chang
...is ready for takeoff. Plus: Civil war at Bon Chon; history tour deal; gluten-free baking mixes; a good, affordable lunch option; and a "Sporting Sail."
In the News: Bedrock Revival
Plus: Lady Gaga looks at a Tribeca rental; rezoning-out-hotels plan draws ire; nail salons serving alcohol; W New York Downtown's success; Five Guys Burgers and Fries; Downtown Hospital to open a wellness and prevention center.
Progress Report: Opening Soonish
In the next month and a half, the streets of Tribeca should look a bit different—new businesses (and new outposts of existing ones) are set to pop up all over. Let's see what's on its way.... / 5 comments
A Very Cool Joyride
Today is the inaugural Tribeca day of Joyride—a truck serving tangy frozen yogurt and Stumptown coffee. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Pomme Closed
Plus: Maybe RHX is closing too? Also, two commercials are about to be shot here, and a most refreshing lemonade. / 1 comment
In the News: Chambers Construction
Gentlemen, start your bulldozers. Plus: Il Matto gets a rave; W New York Downtown opens; Park51's first (mis)steps; Tribecan Kerry Propper; and a local pastry chef goes slumming in midtown.
Suggestion Box: Equinox
Let's get constructive again! Last time, we offered advice to Whole Foods on how it could improve the customer experience. I thought we might try Equinox next. I'll go first.... UPDATE: Now we know that Equinox is listening—and the Tribeca location is due to be renovated—what are you waiting for? / 16 comments
Seen & Heard: Fast Cars
One York lands a fabulous car dealership. Plus: a market on Chambers; the Dash Gallery could use some help; are you the "next Dorothy"?
In the News: White Horse Tavern
Theater Bar ramps up the buzz. Plus: Governor Paterson suggests a compromise to Park51; inside an $11.5 million apartment; One Rector Park price cuts; the Turks & Frogs guys do some moonlighting.
The Stories of Battery Park City
"A doorman once asked me if the district had once been an Indian graveyard," says Joyce Gold, who'll be leading a historical tour of Battery Park City in the fall.
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Zucker's is still my go to bagel source! — Robert Ripps / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
Shinola had a cafe in the front when it opened, but then the cafe part closed, like, 10 years ago.... — PGCNYC / Seen & Heard: Drip coffee at Shinola
Similar background, the same thought. Saddens me a bit. I haven't tried the Utopia Bagels shop on 34th, which may... — Mulciber / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
The best non-bagel shop bagel is Starbucks. I remember Florence when I worked down the block from 51st Street. Loved... — Sherri Rosen / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
Glad to read the clarifying comment by Judy Epstein Gage, and glad to hear David Gage will be staying in... — Marcus / Finlay + Gage has left the neighborhood
I grew up in a neighborhood with basement bagel, bakeries, long, narrow, bagel, ovens, bagelmeister’s, who really knew their craft.... — A. / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
In our house the cart bagels are what we call "cake bagels", barely 1 step up from Lender's frozen bagels.... — Nicole Vianna / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street