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
Seen & Heard: Nili Lotan and TAMA Sales
Plus: Crumbs bakery on Beaver Street to stay open on weekends, come July; construction at Greenwich and Duane as the Washington Market Park restroom nears completion. / 1 comment
In the News: Trump Soho Mutiny
Buyers want out. Plus: the new bar at the Tribeca Grand; Loft Law mad permanent; fashion designer buys on Worth; and Beekman Tower rental rumors.
Foto Friday
This week: photos taken at the World Financial Center and on Greenwich Street and Peck Slip.
Where in Tribeca…?
You know the drill: Email if you think you know where this photo was shot. I predict no one gets this, even though it's the door of one of those only-in-New-York places that are fewer and fewer....
How Kids See Downtown
You may recall how in April Babesta launched Greetings from My Hood/The Postcard Project, handing out 100 disposable cameras so that kids age 5 to 13 could take photos of anything below Canal that represented the area. Well, the photos are in!
Takahachi Bakery’s Soft Opening Is Today
Still upset about Bouley Bakery closing? Takahachi Bakery, which soft-opens today, might be just what you need to ease the pain. Besides all manner of breads and pastries, many with a Japanese touch, the bakery will serve sandwiches, salads, soups, and even homemade ice cream. / 6 comments
Newsletter: June 11
Restaurant progress report • CB1 Tribeca unofficial minutes • OLighting and FasTracKids • Calendar • CSA Chronicles • World Cup • More
TAMA Closing June 19
"As night falls in TriBeCa for TAMA Gallery," begins the sad email, "we invite our valued friends, clients and visitors to help us with the task of putting all our unique one-of-a-kind babies to sleep...."
In the News: WTC Settlement
Plus: the buyers of 2 N. Moore unmasked; Renee Zellweger and Bradley Cooper; Issey Miyake sale; Real Housewife Bethenny Frankel, school overcrowding, and a trio of parks for the Seaport.
Calendar: June 10–July 4
This weekend in Tribeca: ARChive's record and CD sale; Nicole Kidman in "To Die For"; Leo Kottke; White Hinterland concert; the opening of 92YTribeca's "Feria Artistica" show; "Real Dogs," a play; multimedia opera; and many ongoing exhibits. Plus: The full calendar through July 4.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Given the illegal activities surrounding the building, maybe a museum celebrating the counterfeiting industry would be an appropriate use of... — Reademan / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good ideas and good luck trying to get some institution aware of the building and its possibilities -- — John Willenbecher / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Maybe it's worth pointing out the existence and availability of this building to the powers that be at some museums.... — Marcus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good idea, Marcus. I always thought New York could use a Museum of Architecture (well there is the Skyscraper Museum... — George Bacon / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Before Koh that store was Kai’s Kids (if I’m not mistaken). She had a beautiful selection of kids’ clothing, including... — Phyllis Ruffer / Koh’s Kids on Greenwich has closed
Starbucks is closing 4 FiDi Locations, BUT, This may not be such a bad announcement. Here’s why: The locations are... — Luis Vazquez/FiDi Fan Page / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Gosh, I hope Starbucks isn’t upset that workers are actively unionizing and have successfully unionized multiple locations across New York... — Justin / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow