Seen & Heard: Postcard Project
The finalists of Babesta's contest are announced. Plus: bike-rental deal; Nick Lowe and the Roches; Anaïs & I to make boys' clothes; TAMA Gallery still selling; Mysterious Bookshop event.
Tiny Streets: Part 2
Asha Agnish shot the tiny streets in and around Tribeca—the streets only locals know. Here's part 2: Catherine Lane, Elk Street, Franklin Place, and that little spur off Harrison. / 2 comments
In the News: Pier Update
Plus: Trump Soho sales report; early word on Il Matto; fancy spinning; and celebrities looking at a penthouse. / 4 comments
Newsletter: July 9
Tiny streets: part 1 • Whole Foods responds to our suggestions • Calendar • TCQ&A: Matt Lundquist • Piano artist • Carmine's • Justin Bieber
Where in Tribeca…?
A big thanks to Barry Fidnick for taking this photo. Now do your part and identify where the clock is located in the real world. [Updated with the answer.] / 1 comment
Win Tickets to Meatopia
The first person to post a comment on this post wins two tickets to Meatopia, the big barbecue event on Governors Island this Sunday. The tickets are courtesy of High Plains Bison, which will be handing out grilled bison filet steak samples and sponsoring a cook-off. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Bieber Was Here
Plus: deals at Acqua and Stella Maris; Terroir goes bananas for Riesling; and Farinella hosts an open mic night.
In the News: No Landmarking for Mosque Building
Plus: Deutsche Bank building drama; Blue Smoke in BPC; Dance New Amsterdam on the ropes; "The Zero Hour" gets reviewed; and a $3.4 million apartment sale in 66 Leonard.
Calendar: July 8–August 15
This weekend in and around Tribeca: Fulton Stall Market; "Single White Female"; Rochester City Ballet (free); Thrillerfest; Bear in Heaven and Zola Jesus; "Miserable Men" comedy; Dances of Vice; "Hello Lonesome"; Erik Mongrain and Dave Eggar. Plus: the full calendar through August 15.
Seen & Heard: Boot Camp Bargain
Plus: sales at Tribeca MedSpa, Tribeca Spa of Tranquility, and Torly Kid; Vestry Wines celebrates Bastille Day; Crumbs bakery in FiDi opens weekends; CsillaWear and Bacardi team up.
Tiny Streets: Part 1
Asha Agnish photographed the tiny streets in and around Tribeca—the streets only locals know. Here's part 1: Collister Street, Benson Street, St. John's Lane, and Trimble Place. / 4 comments
In the News: Carmine’s Succumbs
Plus: Nicole Miller offers a tour of Tribeca; brokers accept the garbage garage; Queen Elizabeth's visit is about as interesting as one might have expected; Fannie Mae approves three more BPC buildings; 9/11 memorial progress.
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Lovely and well deserved -- keep up the good work, Adger! — John Willenbecher / Catching up with Adger Cowans on his 90th birthday
FIDI is ringed along the coastline by terrific green space; has green pockets like Bowling Green, the Elevated Acre, City... — Manhattanmommie / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
I do wonder about all of the new residences going into FiDi given there is virtually no green space, very... — Heide Fasnacht / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
Zucker's is still my go to bagel source! — Robert Ripps / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
Shinola had a cafe in the front when it opened, but then the cafe part closed, like, 10 years ago.... — PGCNYC / Seen & Heard: Drip coffee at Shinola
Similar background, the same thought. Saddens me a bit. I haven't tried the Utopia Bagels shop on 34th, which may... — Mulciber / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
The best non-bagel shop bagel is Starbucks. I remember Florence when I worked down the block from 51st Street. Loved... — Sherri Rosen / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street