Newsletter: Aug. 20
Stuzzicheria • TCQ&A: Annika K. Martin • Million Dollar Quartet • Morimoto • Fashion's Night Out • TAMA Studios • New cafés • Edward Albee • Maserati • Innocence Project • Where in Tribeca...? • And much more
Where in Tribeca…?
Anyone know where this doorstep is located? It's not at a certain cafe on Greenwich.... [Updated with the answer.] / 3 comments
In the News: Morimoto’s New Restaurant
...has a name. Plus: Maserati update; FiDi for singles; the aquarium "trend"; nautical design; and what would a news roundup be without an item or three about Park51?
The TCQ&A: “I’m Intrigued by 135 Hudson”
Annika K. Martin—a lawyer and a recruiting captain for the 2010 NY Locavore Challenge—shows us around her Tribeca, including the fancy restaurant she's curious to try and the food truck she wishes would come back at night.
Seen & Heard: New Seaport Cafés
One is only open for two days, the other debuts in October. Plus: Gap deal; City Hall Park construction.
Seen & Heard: TAMA Studios
Plus: Cupcakes for charity; origami class for kids; quality Japanese food; City Hall Park. / 1 comment
In the News: Million Dollar Quartet
Plus: Edward Albee; Liquor Store photo shoot; hard-hat tour of 1 World Trade; a vacant lot on Greenwich sells; 60 Beach penthouse.
In the News: Fashion’s Night Out
Plus: The Innocence Project takes 20K square feet in Tribeca; Vice co-founder Shane Smith; mezcal tasting; "Mad Men" visits Washington Market; 40 Gold.
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.
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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