New Kid on the Block: Stuzzicheria
I got a sneak peek at Stuzzicheria at last night's pre-opening party. "I've done big restaurants and small ones," said owner Gerard Renny. "I personally don't like big restaurants. I'd rather have four small restaurants than one big one." / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Bus Stop
Plus: Deals at Torly Kid and Khushi; Tribeca Grill Rhône wine event; Elvis Day at Tribeca Treats; opening tonight at Jack Hanley Gallery.
Newsletter: Aug. 17
Progress Report: Opening Laterish • Anna Fishbeyn's "Sex in Mommyville" • This week in greater Tribeca • Pizzeria Luzzo's • Stuzzicheria menu • Bread deal • More
Progress Report: Opening Laterish
In "Progress Report: Opening Soonish," I looked at the businesses due to open in the next month and a half. Here's what's farther out on the horizon. One caveat: A lot of the info is from months ago and is uncomfirmable.
In the News: Pizzeria Luzzo’s
...coming soon to Church Street. Plus: Park51 protest; NYU students to live in luxury in Tribeca?; One Rector Park. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Bread Deal
Plus: Deals on tea and dental services; square dancing at Washington Market Park; and Santa Claus isn't the only one coming to town for Christmas.
In the News: More Mosques
Plus: Obama dips a toe into the discussion, then pulls it out; a literato at Cercle Rouge; and a local bar survives a sting operation.
In the News: Stuzzicheria Menu
Plus: Top cookies in town include three from Tribeca; a chic steel chaise (keep it in the shade maybe?); Pier 25 from up high; "Eco-Flowers for Kids" now half off.
Not Your Average Mama Drama
"Underneath the talk about breasts, sex, and seduction lies a whip-smart feminist with a Ph.D from Columbia," writes Anojja Shah about Anna Fishbeyn, whose one-woman show, "Sex in Mommyville," opens next week at the Flea. / 1 comment
Newsletter: Aug. 13
Preogress report: what's opening soonish • Frozen-yogurt truck • Suggestion box: Equinox • Tour guide Joyce Gold • Calendar • Pomme closed • Where in Tribeca
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
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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