In the News: Barbara Kruger
Plus: Philip Williams Posters; Ovid's "Metamorphoses"; Adeline Adeline; Trattoria Cinque wedding; Damon Dash; Spanish restaurant in the works...?
In the News: Chickpea
...coming soon to FiDi. Plus: Bloomberg talks Park51 with Jon Stewart; more about Park51 developer Sharif el-Gamal; beach volleyball; the Municipal Building's Gustavino tiles.
Newsletter: Aug. 27
Progress report: four expansions • Pier 25 playground preview • Pop-up: R. Scham Gallery • This weekend (and beyond) in (and around) Tribeca • New restaurant on Worth • Bouley Studio • Where in Tribeca • Much more
Where in Tribeca…?
You gotta admire the tone. Know where the sign is? Update: Guess not! The answer is posted....
Seen & Heard: Jennifer Egan
Plus: Darin Strauss; Chinatown Ice Cream Factory deal; Euphoria Spa specials; additions to City Winery's schedule.
A Playground Preview
Here comes the fun: Anojja Shah chatted with Donna Walcavage, designer of the Pier 25 playground, about what kids can expect when the playground opens in October.
In the News: Bouley Studio
What's next at the restaurant's ever-changing upstairs. Plus: Marc Forgione; Terroir; real-estate uptick; Dance New Amsterdam fights on; Michael Kinsley on Park51; local company on big Inc. list; Tribeca pioneer passes away; another FiDi condo conversion?
Pop-Up: R. Schum Gallery
The robot-themed paintings of R. Nicholas Kuszyk are being shown in the tiny space that was recently Pomme. But go soon: The exhibit comes down after the weekend.
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.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Sounds promising. How much power does such a BID have? Could it actually do something to clear out the illicit... — Marcus / New group to explore the potential of a Tribeca Business Improvement District
I’m officially a senior citizen and I have to tell you if me and my buddies from the Bronx had... — John Gallagher / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
Blame those in charge, including our mayor. Mamdani pledged support for NYC street vendors. Now they’re facing a crackdown. https://gothamist.com/news/mamdani-pledged-support-for-nyc-street-vendors-now-theyre-facing-a-crackdown... — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
UN report on counterfeiting and organized crime: https://www.unodc.org/toc/en/crimes/counterfeit-goods.html — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Society has lost its mind letting people walk around outdoors with masks on as if it's not obviously insanely suspicious.... — person / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
I'm okay with extra reinforcing, recalling what happened at Pfizer's residential conversion on 42nd Street. Demolition could have been dusty... — Gary / Construction Update: 101 Franklin / 250 Church
I am curious how they came to the decision to rehabilitate the existing structure rather than just tear it down.... — Reademan / Construction Update: 101 Franklin / 250 Church