I See Dead Businesses
There are ghosts on Chambers Street—just look up above street level.... / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: 471 Washington
...is on its way up. Plus: Tribeca Meet & Greet; Playing Mantis event; flowers at Manhattan Children's Theatre; the Blessing of the Backpacks; BPC gets a thumbs-up from Moody's.
In the News: Truffles Alfresco
And it has a convenience store? Plus: Cheap Eats in Tribeca; crowding at P.S. 89; One Wall Street to become condos?, and buying an apartment based on schools. / 1 comment
Newsletter: July 13
Tiny Streets portfolio: parts 2 and 3 • Inside Gwyneth Paltrow's penthouse • Recent notable comments • This week in and around Tribeca • And more
Gwyneth and Chris’s Place
Curbed uncovered photos of the River Lofts apartment owned by Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin. / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Le Pain Quotidien
Now open in Battery Park City. Plus: Return of two sidewalks; Kevin Kline is coming; exciting news for BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center; yoga and spa deals.
In the News: J&R Café
Um, OK. Plus: an open-house report; a meeting about Cordoba House; and the summer ritual of Mah-Jongg.
Tiny Streets: Part 3
Asha Agnish shot all of the tiny streets—a block long, maybe two—in and around Tribeca. Parts 1 and 2 have already run. Now here's part 3: Cortlandt Alley, York Street, and everyone's favorite, Staple Street. / 3 comments
In the News: Chinatown Encroaches
Should Broadway and Walker be in the Chinatown BID? Plus: Gael Greene reviews Plein Sud and Doug Liman, who has an office here, has a new TV show.
Your Opinion Counts
Thanks again to everyone who has posted a comment lately! They've been fun to read, even when they're taking the site to task. Here are a few especially notable ones....
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
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Given the illegal activities surrounding the building, maybe a museum celebrating the counterfeiting industry would be an appropriate use of... — Reademan / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good ideas and good luck trying to get some institution aware of the building and its possibilities -- — John Willenbecher / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Maybe it's worth pointing out the existence and availability of this building to the powers that be at some museums.... — Marcus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good idea, Marcus. I always thought New York could use a Museum of Architecture (well there is the Skyscraper Museum... — George Bacon / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Before Koh that store was Kai’s Kids (if I’m not mistaken). She had a beautiful selection of kids’ clothing, including... — Phyllis Ruffer / Koh’s Kids on Greenwich has closed
Starbucks is closing 4 FiDi Locations, BUT, This may not be such a bad announcement. Here’s why: The locations are... — Luis Vazquez/FiDi Fan Page / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Gosh, I hope Starbucks isn’t upset that workers are actively unionizing and have successfully unionized multiple locations across New York... — Justin / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow