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.
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
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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