Seen & Heard: Gymboree Deal
Big savings on Groupon. Plus: Info on James Franco's art exhibit at the Clocktower; Downtown Dance Factory for adults; and a video that, well, I'm not sure how I feel about it.
In the News: Unleashed By Petco
...is coming to Chambers Street. Plus: CB1 rethinking its Cordoba House decision; World Trade Center arts center update; Nutopia sold; Hudson Square; Plein Sud; Gerwürztraminers galore. / 1 comment
New Kid on the Block: Mauri
A family-run, Milan-based shoe company for over 50 years, Mauri has opened a store at 92 Chambers. The style is exuberant, and occasionally blingy.
Seen & Heard: Piano Man
There's an art-project piano in City Hall Park. Plus: Torly Kid sale, Ward III anniversary, and Takahachi Bakery tweaks its schedule for July and August. / 2 comments
In the News: Waterfront Masterplan
First step: a meeting. Plus: Stylish Tribecans; Pier 40 farmer's market prognosis; sale at Kiosk in Soho; a complaint against the Fairchild Lofts
Seen & Heard: Canal Park Playhouse
Plus: Counterfeiters on the loose; Clocktower Gallery info (sort of); Trattoria Cinque; more. / 2 comments
Newsletter: June 21
Lady Gaga in Tribeca • Suggestion Box: Whole Foods • Calendar • CsillaWear • Lai Montesca • Old real estate brochures • Much more
In the News: Water Street Revival
Plus: Two buildings up for sale, crime on the rise (and so, a task force!), the LMDC getting punished for its ineptitude, and a midlife crisis that doesn't sound so bad.
Rummaging the Past
A bunch of old real-estate brochures are now available online, and many are in Tribeca. They make for a fascinating glimpse into the way things used to be. / 1 comment
Tribeca Goes Gaga
Tribeca's hottest party burst into white-hot flame the other night when none other than Lady Gaga popped by Duane Park to hang out and sing a little Gershwin. / 11 comments
Suggestion Box: Whole Foods Tribeca
Let's try something new! What do you wish Whole Foods would do differently? When we're done I'll email our suggestions over to the manager. / 26 comments
Wickiworld: Bells Are Ringing
Ceramicist Lai Montesca has created a site-specific installation of bells and chimes at Re:Creative on Chambers. “In Buddhist thought, sounding chimes or bells summons the soul," she says. "I hope for nothing less."
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I pass by 100 Gold a couple of time a week. At street level it seems dank and squat, and... — Gary / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
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