Wickiworld: Riverside Drive
Wicki Boyle takes to the water to scout out the course for the Red Bull Air Race, happening this weekend. (So brace yourself for low-flying planes, starting test flights as early as today.)
Seen & Heard: Andrew McCarthy
...in a staged reading this week at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center. Plus: Takahachi Bakery opening date, Il Matto online reservations, Bit'z Kids, cute Father's Day cookies, and some wet paint.
In the News: Celebspotting
We're defining "celebrity" loosely these days. Plus: Opening dates for Imagination Playground and the James hotel, 225 Rector developer sued for fraud, and a new home for the 40-foot iguana that used to live around here.
Tribeca on Sale: Korin, Gary Graham, Calypso, and More
There must be something in the water, because suddenly everyone is having a sale.
The TCQ&A: “We Had Our First Date at Mr. Chow”
Meredith Gonzalez—Laight Street resident and new volunteer for Art in All of Us—shows us around her Tribeca, including the neighborhood's best burger, a go-to source for baby gifts, hanging out with (or at least next to) Jay-Z and Beyoncé, and where she celebrated her 30th birthday.
Wickiworld: Just Shoot Me
They were shooting again on North Moore Street. OK, it wasn't violent, but it was pervasive and for those of us who live on this much-shot street it was tedious and invasive.
Newsletter: June 15
TCQ&A: Wickham Boyle • Superlocal Father's Day gift ideas • Best comments in recent weeks • Sales at TAMA, Shoofly, and Nili Lotan • Tribeca celebs
19 Supereasy, Superlocal Father’s Day Gifts
If the thought were the only thing that mattered, you wouldn't have to buy a gift at all, would you?
Seen & Heard: Shoofly Sale
Plus: Truffles goes all Channel 35; Vestry Wines shipping deal; Tribeca Spa of Tranquility Father's Day specials; and a party at Dash Gallery.
In the News: Fireball!
What a fantastic word. Plus: Rapper Kid Cudi (who lives in Tribeca?) is in trouble; Mario Batali sniffs around V33; Beekman Tower plazas have some issues; Ninja New York; and more. / 4 comments
Your Opinion Counts
I think it's fair to assume no one reads the comments quite as voraciously as I do.... Here are a few that caught my attention—which isn't to say I necessarily agree with everything that's being said.
The TCQ&A: “We Used to Close the Streets for Cookouts”
Writer and occasional peony vendor Wickham Boyle shows us around her Tribeca—including where she buys tutus for her goddaughter, the mini Bilbao Guggenheim, her run-in with John Kennedy, and what the neighborhood was like 30 years ago. / 1 comment
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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