In the News: Serious Eats on Ward III
Spruce Street School and Trump Soho in Downtown Express • The Flea in the NYT • Express bus in the Broadsheet Daily
Seen & Heard: Guitar Jam
Beastie Boys' Mike D and Mr. Party-Hearty Andrew W.K. at tomorrow' Church Street School guitar jam • 15% off Landmarc delivery in May • Vegan pizza • Mysterious Bookshop
“I Don’t Want to Buy a Handbag”
Tired of being harassed by Canal Street vendors trying to sell her a counterfeit handbag, Natalia Youssef had T-shirts made.... / 12 comments
First Impression: Plein Sud
I finally made it to Plein Sud, the new restaurant in the Smyth hotel—and it wasn't what I had expected. / 6 comments
Newsletter: Apr. 30
Mother's Day gift guide • This weekend in Tribeca • New school and after-school facility • PB & Caviar closing • Duane Park Patisserie tip • SoulCycle • More
Where in Tribeca…?
I think this is an easy one, but that could be because I walk by this jovial fellow every day. Prove me right by writing his location in the comments! You know you want to.... [Updated with the answer] / 1 comment
In the News: Il Matto
A few more details about the restaurant taking over the Arqua space • A Con Ed rep takes on CB1 over that $150 million that was "unallocated"
Calendar: Apr. 30–May 31
This weekend in Tribeca: The big TFF Family Festival, Suzanne Vega, dumpling workshop, Salman Rushdie, Hasidic drug-traffickers, John Doe and Exene, Olivia the pig, Graham Parker, more. Plus: the full calendar through May 31.
Seen & Heard: PB & Caviar Closing
Sad new on Thomas Street. Plus: Muscle Maker Grill opens, Family festival promotions, Papatzul deal, Manhattan Children's Theatre freebie, A Uno event, and more
Mother’s Day Is May 9
And that's just 10 days away—so pay attention to this neighborhood gift guide.
A Taste of Taste of Tribeca
I could only stay for part of this afternoon's Taste of Tribeca press preview at Marc Forgione, but I did manage to try dishes from the Harrison, Nobu, Macao Trading Co., and Acappella.... Not bad for a between-meal snack! / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Anti-Anti/Non-Non
A new exhibit at Hal Bromm gallery • The DDC plans a public presentation on the upcoming Chambers Street mess • A benefit for Haiti at Cristina Dos Santos • My favorite brownie is gone, gone.... • BMCC TPAC discount / 1 comment
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Some percentage should have gotten fined for littering. But that never seems to happen. In all my years in NYC,... — Marcus / One last look at the Knicks parade
They have the option to carry the trash (as well as option of not bring so much trash-producing stuff to... — Marcus / One last look at the Knicks parade
I think it is fair to say that with a crowd that size there will be trash unfortunately. But it... — Lisa / One last look at the Knicks parade
BPC is under state jurisdiction. however, Mamdani has a bully pulpit should he choose to use it. — Heide Fasnacht / What a difference a tree makes
“some percentage” dropped their trash instead of carrying it to the next available trash receptacles. And days earlier, “some percentage”... — Bobbie / One last look at the Knicks parade
People did not "trash" the place. NYC temporarily removed the litter baskets as a public safety measure. Out of 2... — James Bogardus / One last look at the Knicks parade
impressive pictures arlo!!! — nicki / One last look at the Knicks parade