Progress Report: Expansions
Besides all the new businesses opening soonish and laterish, there are four expansions in the works—including an upscale restaurant for south Tribeca.
Newsletter: Aug. 24
First impression: Stuzzicheria • Calendar • TriBeCause: I'm Too Young for This! • Park51, Park51, Park51... • Silhouettes • Beer and wine at Moomah • Deals galore • And much more
In the News: Pros and Cons
Protest vs. protest. Plus: Rick Lazio beats the anti-mosque drum; actor Josh Brolin; a Tribeca penthouse.
First Impression: Stuzzicheria
I went to dinner last night at Stuzzicheria, the new Bar Stuzzichini spin-off at Church and Walker. I had already been inside for last week's pre-opening party, but I was looking forward to having an actual meal there.... / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: MarkJoseph Deal
Plus: Half off at Taj Tribeca; Chambers to go one-way this week; and a local theater company is moving.
TriBeCause: I’m Too Young for This!
Based at 40 Worth, the I'm Too Young for This! Cancer Foundation offers no-BS peer support and much more for young adults with cancer. (The first in a series about Tribeca non-profits.) / 1 comment
In the News: Hudson Square
Plus: What Landmarc's Marc Murphy eats; an actress's loft; the life of imam Feisal Abdul Rauf; Dick Cavett preaches to the choir. / 2 comments
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.
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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