Newsletter: Mar. 19
Franklin Café Tavola Calda • New BPC library • Mocca closes • TFF slate part 2 • Baking tip from Tribeca Treats • Calendar: Mar. 18 to Apr. 17 • More
Where in Tribeca…?
If you some weirdo taking photos of things like doorsteps—well, now you know who it is. Any idea where I shot this one?
First Impression: Franklin Café Tavola Calda
I had dinner at Franklin Café Tavola Calda last night—it's the new restaurant at West Broadway and Franklin—and I have a few things to add to the profile I wrote about it. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Meatball Madness
Plus: Jazzercise on Leonard • A new bike studio in the works • Magic classes and more at Body & Mind Builders • Louis Vuitton • Intérieurs' new space
Coming Up: March 18 to April 17
What's doing in Tribeca over the next four weeks. New to the lineup: Nili Lotan sample sale, Apexart's "Don't Piss on Me..." show, a Cambodian market at Tribeca Rooftop, Equinox's equinox party, and more / 1 comment
Taste of Tribeca Tip #1: Bake Beforehand
How to make your dinner-party dessert less stressful without sacrificing that all-important deliciousness, by Tribeca Treats's Rachel Thebault, a participant in this year's Taste of Tribeca.
In the News: Landmarc Lashes Out
Plus: 60 Warren penthouse • 56 Leonard gets built! Kinda... • Tribeca-based CEO all over the news • American Thread Building • Grown & Sewn gets a rave
Buzzer 22: Let in a Little Northern Light
"I can't help but smile every time I walk by Just Scandinavian," writes interior designer Ghislaine Viñas. "Anyone who thinks that Scandinavian design is chilly is in for a surprise." / 3 comments
Heard in the ‘Hood: Soho Photo Turns Soft
Plus: Franklin Café opening for lunch today • Big deals on tableware • An update on Tamarind Tribeca, a.k.a. Godot: The Restaurant • Two good things to come out of St. Patrick's Day
NKOTB: Franklin Café Tavola Calda
Franklin Café Tavola Calda is the first restaurant where Luigi Leuci has “100 percent vision"—and a major part of that vision is for the restaurant to be “tavola calda,” which means “warm table” but, more idiomatically, a casual restaurant where you can grab a quick bite. Plus: pizza! / 6 comments
Farm-Fresh Food
The Downtown CSA (community-supported agriculture) program is moving to 92YTribeca. Read on for details about how you can get a box of produce every week or two.
Tribeca Film Festival: What’s Playing (Part 2)
The 2010 Tribeca Film Festival just announced the "remaining out-of-competition feature film selections in the Encounters, Discovery, Cinemania and Spotlight sections."
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History of Tribeca Buildings
The illegal West African pocketbook vendors seriously harm the quality of life for residents living near Canal. My left leaning... — lowrider / In the News: Chambers among the 100 best restaurants
I never knew Luis, but based on all I have read, it is hard to believe that anyone could think... — Elizabeth / Luis Fernandez has self-deported to Ecuador
As a resident of North Tribeca, this is extremely exciting. We need a good bodega up here! — harryh / Deli coming to Beach and Greenwich
Just posted today: https://nypost.com/2026/05/22/opinion/when-will-taxpayers-revolt-over-the-obscene-tragedy-of-nyc-schools/ — Reademan / Manhattan Youth loses contracts at 12 middle school afterschool programs
No, not the case here re: principals, although I assumed the same. Principal Macri was completely shut out of the... — ms104 parent / Manhattan Youth loses contracts at 12 middle school afterschool programs
My point is twofold. NYC should be downsizing the budget, not exploding it, to adjust to the lower enrollment. The... — Reademan / Manhattan Youth loses contracts at 12 middle school afterschool programs
This is absolutely stunning! — Cari / 50 Hudson is finally revealed