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
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
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Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Looking at other people = fun. Being looked at = not so fun. This is (still) a gross invasion of... — Downtown Dad Again / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor
The photograph begs the question: when is that scaffolding coming down? Seems a very very long time that it has... — George Bacon / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
ITS BACK BETTER THAN EVER! BEST LOCAL PLACE FOR A DRINK AND GOOD FOOD!!! CANT WAIT FOR LUNCH!!! — AA / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new