Buried But Not Forgotten
The impressive new African Burial Ground National Monument gives historical context on how burials were conducted, as well as in-depth looks at the archeological process and the controversy surrounding whether the burial ground should be preserved. / 1 comment
Ye Olde Fish Market
Front Street is being turned into an English street this morning—although not exactly for "Masterpiece Theatre."
Tickets for the Tribeca Film Festival
Buying tickets for the Tribeca Film Festival is a bit complicated. First to go on sale are ticket packages, followed by single tickets. In each case, American Express cardholders get priority; for single-ticket sales, downtown residents get a one-day head start over the general public.
Roundup: Green Screen
CB1 Tribeca agenda • Tribeca Film Festival opening night • Soho Rep scores • Real-estate winners • Pen Parentis fellowship • And more
Franklin, My Dear
A lot of people have been wondering—I know, because they ask me—what’s happening at the former Franklin Station Café space at West Broadway at Franklin; workers have been spotted inside and out. Today, I asked the friendly young man working on the south side of the façade what was opening there, and he said, “Next […] / 1 comment
Made in Tribeca #1: Khushi
“What goes on your body goes into your body,” says Nicki Francis, stirring a saucepan filled with what looks like golden goo. I had invited myself to her Hudson Street home so I could see firsthand how she goes about making her Khushi line of spa products. / 3 comments
Newsletter: Mar. 1
Krapp Kamera Kontest • Interview with a "Theatre Monkey" • No hibernating! • Barzinho • Judy Collins and Sandra Bernhard • And much more
Roundup: Su Casa
Leo's changes its name (and its menu) • Neighborhood Bar & Restaurant just a bar, for now • Current food obsession • What's on the calendar at Mysterious Bookshop and Barnes & Noble (Judy Collins singing kids' songs, for one thing)
Kraptastic!
Based on the idea that it's great photographers who make exceptional photography, and not their equipment, Soho Photo's Krappy Kamera show has been an annual event since 1992, after a bunch of photographers were chatting about how "they preferred using their junky cameras to their high-end ones" and photographer Sandra Carrion suggested mounting an exhibit on the theme. / 1 comment
Roundup: Shoot!
Swag bags for Tribeca kids • Let There Be Neon • Drunk David Hasselhoff • Artisan Lofts • And more
What’s Shakin’?
Duane Park was always a refuge from noisy restaurants, so it was somewhere near the end of the list of places I expected to see a pastie (unless one of the waiters, George, was feeling frisky). But these clips make me think I need to stay up later....
Roundup: Asking for Trouble
Massage sale • Sandra Bernhard • Capsouto Park? • Manhattan Youth vs. P.S. 234 • Riverhouse drama • Hudson River Park • Movie night at Saluggi's • Gymboree deals
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Ask the neighbors of the East Village street the delivery people have hijacked and turned it into a barracks, a... — MBCG / Deliverista hub on Broadway is under construction
I agree with "G" -- ICE is the first thing I thought of. — Martine / Deliverista hub on Broadway is under construction
So, we are letting these kamakazi e-cyclists get free electricity? What’s next? Free charging for electric cars and, hey, why... — John S / Deliverista hub on Broadway is under construction
Deep thanks to Nicole for continuing the legacy and mission of our legendary chef David Bouley. I was lucky enough... — Gilberto. / Foundation established for David Bouley
Nicole is a dear friend, and I think the world of both her and David. I had the pleasure of... — Mary Balaban / Foundation established for David Bouley
Tragedy. I went here about once a month. Good spot to eat at the bar. Something for everyone to bring... — Brian / Il Giglio on Greenwich has closed
I've had a vendor for years linked on the site; just recently pulled it down to switch vendors. Stay tuned.... — Tribeca Citizen / Seen & Heard: Stealing the TC logo