Seen & Heard: On the Quad
Inside the new Quad/Lang space on Reade. Plus: Double Amex loyalty points at certain shops and restaurants; Hudson Square Wine & Music Festival; and a free Blue Coyote reading.
First Impression: Il Matto
The restaurant is an idealized vision of downtown New York: white walls, black floor, street-art-ish paintings, servers in casual black and sneakers, tableware from MoMA's design collection.
Foto Friday
This week: Photos taken in City Hall Park and on West Broadway, Leonard, and Worth.
In the News: Urban Archaeologist
Plus: Stuyvesant's valedictorian (and a notable commencement speaker); Apexart reviewed; restaurant trends; Tribeca Paint; the W train.
Wickiworld: Tumbling Down Memory Lane
Suellen Epstein has been teaching tumbling and gymnastics in her Murray Street loft since 1982. "The best part of still being down here in Tribeca is running into 'the alums.' They always say, 'Remember when we did this or that?' and they get so excited." / 1 comment
Newsletter: June 25
James Franco, artist • New Kids on the Block: Bit'z Kids, Mauri • CSA Chronicles: pesto • This weekend's events • In the News • Much, much more / 4 comments
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Post your guesses in the comments—or else. [Update: The answer has been posted.]
Seen & Heard: TAMA Closeout
Plus: Expect traffic snarls tonight; Children's Day at the Seaport; Dylan Prime deal; Brandy Library's Islay Brunch; Mysterious Bookshop's Thrillerfest; New Amsterdam Market's Bread Pavilion.
In the News: Hudson Plaza
An upside to the Chambers Street construction. Plus: Ke$ha concert canceled; BPC Greenmarket; doormen blocking census workers; Kate Hudson and Usher; BPCA 9/11 lawsuits; bike helmets.
James Franco, Artist
Actor James Franco's first solo art exhibit, "The Dangerous Book Four Boys," has opened at the Clocktower Gallery. Let's take a peek, shall we...? / 8 comments
New Kid on the Block: Bit’z Kids
A new children's clothing store, Bit'z Kids, has opened on Greenwich Street. The clothes, for kids up to 8 years old, are designed in Japan, but you'd hardly know it from many of the New York–centric designs.
The CSA Chronicles: Presto, Pesto!
The second installment in Jolene Howard’s series on making something delicious out of whatever has arrived in the CSA box…. This week: pesto, which you can prep now and enjoy its summery taste for months. / 2 comments









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