Seen & Heard: Downtown Dance Factory
A glimpse at what the new space will be like. Plus: Moomah classes; Tribeca Wine Merchants sale; Tribeca MedSpa sale; art and jewelry sale.
Wickiworld: Merce and Me
Wicki Boyle on the River to River Festival's recent tribute to legendary choreographer Merce Cunningham.
In the News: Damon Dash Foreclosure
Plus: no landmarking for the Park Place building; new Seaport playground; what's behind the Park51 fear-mongering; plans to control the rat population; and CB1 guide for senior services.
Seen & Heard: Taj Tribeca Deal
Plus: BLT Bar & Grill's opening party; what's up with the construction at Tribeca Cinemas; free time at Space on White; and a big night at City Winery.
Wickiworld: Cheesecake in Tribeca
When I say "cheesecake,"I don’t mean the stuff sold at Tribeca Treats; I mean the real stuff—real horseflesh and manflesh, as it is occasionally on display at the police stable on Varick Street. / 2 comments
There Is Such a Thing as a Free Snack
All you have to do is send a text message to MaxDelivery between noon and 5 or 6 p.m., and they'll send over a free snack.
In the News: DSW to Be DOA
Plus: The panhandling nun gets identified; the new loft law; a rapper drops the name of a Tribeca restaurant; Restaurant Week is extended; rough sailing at Pier A.
Reflections on the City
I've been enchanted by the patterns created when light bounces off one building and onto another. They remind me how much magic is left to be discovered in this city, even if you've lived here a while. / 4 comments
Newsletter: July 26
First impressions of Bouley Studio • Nirvana International • This week's events • Community Cooking Club • And much more
In the News: Brian May
Queen's guitarist came by last week. Plus: Grandaisy's panino greco, and the ghettoization of Tribeca.
Seen & Heard: BLT Bar & Grill
Opening this week in the new W hotel. Plus: a deal on a schooner or tugboat ride, and a tragic loss at Marc Forgione. / 1 comment
Too Many Chefs? No Such Thing
"Part potluck and part cooking class," the Community Cooking Club has just launched at the Bruce High Quality Foundation University. Alicia Kachmar interviews founder Tracy Candido about how she's combining food and art. / 1 comment
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Given the illegal activities surrounding the building, maybe a museum celebrating the counterfeiting industry would be an appropriate use of... — Reademan / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good ideas and good luck trying to get some institution aware of the building and its possibilities -- — John Willenbecher / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Maybe it's worth pointing out the existence and availability of this building to the powers that be at some museums.... — Marcus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good idea, Marcus. I always thought New York could use a Museum of Architecture (well there is the Skyscraper Museum... — George Bacon / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Before Koh that store was Kai’s Kids (if I’m not mistaken). She had a beautiful selection of kids’ clothing, including... — Phyllis Ruffer / Koh’s Kids on Greenwich has closed
Starbucks is closing 4 FiDi Locations, BUT, This may not be such a bad announcement. Here’s why: The locations are... — Luis Vazquez/FiDi Fan Page / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Gosh, I hope Starbucks isn’t upset that workers are actively unionizing and have successfully unionized multiple locations across New York... — Justin / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow