The TCQ&A: “I Love How Empty the Streets Are”
TriBeCa Therapy's Matt Lundquist shows us around his Tribeca—including which building he secretly covets, which restaurant he's still grieving the loss of, and which celebrity he spotted watching "SpongeBob SquarePants" at Peace & Love.
Keys to the City
A few questions for Julie Pitman, the artist, designer, and Tribecan who created the winged piano in Tribeca Park. (Such as: What it was like to watch someone play your piano? "A pure adrenaline rush, fabulous!" she says.) / 2 comments
Suggestion Box: Whole Foods’ Team Leader Responds
A few weeks back, I posted an item asking everyone for constructive ways on how Whole Foods Tribeca could improve. Last week, I emailed over the suggestions. The manager has responded.... / 6 comments
Newsletter: July 6
Tribeca en plein air • Calendar: Diddy, Steve Earle, Alison Moorer • Stroller Boot Camp • Public-art pianos • "This Mess" at Pelavin Gallery
Stroller Boot Camp
At Mind Over Matter's "Stroller Boot Camp," new mothers incorporate their babies into the workout. Rebecca Sadek audited a class.
In the News: Queen Elizabeth II
...is visiting lower Manhattan tomorrow. Plus: bedbugs at Seaport store; a white boom in Manhattan, especially below Canal; Locanda Verde; where the public-art pianos were painted.
Tribeca en Plein Air
Diane Hardy Waller, one of the 24 artists in the Art Students League class that recently spent two days painting in and around Duane Park, was kind enough to send over examples of the fruits of their labor. / 3 comments
Tickling the Ivories
What's new in Wickiworld: Wickham Boyle rhapsodizes about "Play Me, I'm Yours," the public-art project that has installed pianos around the city: "They shake us from the often obsessive thoughts of shoulds, coulds, and didn’ts."
In the News: SHO Shaun Hergatt
Plus: Thieves at Torly Kid, $400 jeans for men, and a Pierre Toussaint walking tour.
“This Mess” at Pelavin Gallery
I quite enjoyed Pelavin Gallery's new group show, "This Mess We're In: Reflections on the Metropolis"—especially the Molotov cocktail, and even the rat flower—so I emailed a few questions over to Todd Masters, Pelavin's new director and co-owner. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Fudge Pops!
Frozen fruit pops, too! Plus: the winners' circle at Babesta Cribz; New York Academy of Art; Tamarind; Golden Palominos at City Winery.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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