Foto Friday
This week: Photos taken on Murray, Duane, West Broadway, and Chambers. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Two New Shops
Nirvana International and Mauri opening Saturday and Monday, respectively. Plus: Downtown Dance Factory's new classes; Just Scandinavian discount; new Khushi scrub; Over the Rhine and Paula Cole; and have you see this dog? / 1 comment
In the News: Ice Cream Sandwiches
Yum.... Plus: What's going on with 5 Beekman; a look at the construction on the Fulton Street Transit Center; a comedian who eats a lot of sugar; yet another farmer's market for the Seaport area.
New Pop-Up: CsillaWear
Designer Csilla Somogyi of CsillaWear is taking over 9 N. Moore for a time. Originally from Hungary—her name is pronounced chee-lah—Csilla has also lived in Africa, Mexico, and Texas, and her designs certainly have a global feel.
Where in Tribeca…?
Post your guesses in the comments. Please! UPDATE: We have a winner! The answer is posted. / 1 comment
Newsletter: June 18
Inside 5 Beekman • Tribeca on sale • Takahachi Bakery • TCQ&A: Meredith Gonzalez • Wickiworld • Empty storefronts • Protest protest • More
Seen & Heard: Il Matto Opening Date
Plus: Dylan Prime discount for the neediest cases; Maslow 6 party; a report on the TAMA sale; John Allan's Father's Day discount; Quality Burger debuts.
In the News: James Franco
The actor's first art show will be at the Clocktower Gallery. Plus: two buildings back from the dead; a chair at Karkula; CB1 gets threatening calls; Yankees plaque; Drake concert turns into a near riot; and BPC ground rent negotiations.
Calendar: June 17–July 24
This weekend in Tribeca: Red Bull Air Race, Bit'z Kids opens; unreleased Springsteen concert film; Patrick Smith animation; jazz and burlesque; Tribeca Cinemas Kids Club; "Spice World" singalong; Patty Hearst theater piece; Andrew McCarthy in a reading at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center; much more. Plus: the full calendar through July 24.
NKOTB: Takahachi Bakery
Takahachi Bakery has officially opened on Murray Street, serving sandwiches, salads, and more—including enough breads and pastries to make their neighbors over at Muscle Maker Grill faint at the very thought. / 4 comments
Beekman Street Palace
The film location scout who also writes the Scouting New York blog got a peek inside 5 Beekman Street: "It’s completely empty, essentially abandoned, and has been for a decade, with much of the interior shuttered since 1940… Until now." / 2 comments
Op-Ed: Protesting the Protests
The constant, overamplified protests outside City Hall Park—and the massive overreaction by the police—are getting out of control. / 2 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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