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."
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.
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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