Calendar: July 1–24
This weekend: Dan Zanes; Clifford the Big Red Dog; the Iron Mule Short Comedy Film Festival; Yellowfever; Woven Bones; Spottiswoode and His Enemies; Martha Redbone; more. Plus: the full calendar through July 24.
In the News: Embassy Suites
...to be replaced by an upscale brand. Plus: Best Made founder profiled at length; Michael Imperioli lists his "goth," "bordello" townhouse; Hudson River Park; more.
Seen & Heard: Rachel Dratch
Coming soon to 92YTribeca. Plus: TAMA Gallery goodbye toast; Tribeca Treats cookie-of-the-month; sales at Babesta Cribz, La Lumia, Calypso, Koh's Kids, and Equinox; JR Sushi; Peter Straub; and a Brandy Library contest.
Sale Report: Torly Kid, Nili Lotan, YHK International, Otte, EGG by Susan Lazar
Clothes for infants and older kids, clothes and accessories for women, Longchamp handbags, and more.
UPDATE: Upstairs Is Not Closing!
Good news! Despite what I was told on the phone this morning—from a representative of Bouley—Upstairs is not closing. According to Nicole Bouley, the downstairs will be a bakery (that sells burgers and chicken) and upstairs will be a catering/event space with a guest-chef program. UPDATE 7/2: The announcement is here; Thursdays will be Japanese. / 10 comments
Sale Report: Stella, Bu & the Duck, Espasso, Shoofly
Pillows, throws, serving utensils, shirts, shoes, hats, chairs, bars, kids' clothes, more.... Tell 'em Tribeca Citizen sent you!
Upstairs Is Going Down
David Bouley's very bad year continues: Upstairs's last day will be Saturday. UPDATE: Upstairs isn't closing after all, though it is changing. / 15 comments
June Highlights
Busy month! Lots of new businesses, a few celebrity appearances, a swim in the Hudson River.... A hearty thanks to Wickham Boyle, Jolene Howard, Lauren Messner, Barry Fidnick, and Asha Agnish for their help!
In the News: Artisan Lofts
For $9 million those windows better wash themselves. Plus: Russian spies; planning for WTC bus congestion; Midtown Comics; cooking smells; Con Ed vs. LMDC; Corton's granola; and Kelly Ripa takes the girls for a walk.
Sale Report: Cristina Dos Santos, Pomme
A glimpse of what's on sale at Cristina Dos Santos and Pomme.
Shopping the Night Away
Lauren Messner reports on the Tribeca Retail Club's recent Summer Love event, where she scored a tunic for $40: "It reminded me of a Tory Burch style with less prep and more tribe."
Seen & Heard: Sales and More Sales
Stella, Espasso, Real Pilates, Tribeca Wine Merchants, YHK Department Store—all your essentials are on sale! Plus: bus bulbs; ice cream correction; WFC restaurant showcase; WTC drill tomorrow; and firemen. / 2 comments
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Congratulations for staying in business in Tribeca. I had a storefront in Tribeca with my family for over 50 years... — Amy Bergenfeld / Spotlight: Greenwich St. Jewelers at 50
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