In the News: “Sex Cave” Lawsuit
Keeping it classy on Reade Street! Plus: What yesterday's rezoning announcement means; Eamonn's reopens; new hotel next to WTC; Liberty Luxe and Green; Poets House paean; the Big Toot.
NKOTB: OLighting
OLighting, which just opened on Walker Street, showcases contemporary European lighting. "No one is offering the designers we are," says founder Andrew Chris.
Seen & Heard: Northern Tribeca Rezoning
Plus: Otte sale, Tribeca Treats loyalty cards, Roseanne Cash coming to City Winery, and Pasanella and Son's white wine. / 1 comment
In the News: Bowling Tribeca
...in Times Square. Plus: Changes at the Embassy Suites retail arcade-tunnel thing; FDNY unconcerned about fuel tanks in 50 Hudson catching fire; Plein Sud vs. food cart; "4-D" map of downtown; W hotel opening date; $5.4M condo sale.
This Cup Brimmeth Over
From sports bars to fancy restaurants to Puma City at the Seaport (a dance club? really?), the neighborhood has plenty of places to watch the World Cup. The most intellectual option—the only intellectual option, probably—is Apexart, where the "Men With Balls" exhibit aims to create the perfect football environment.
The CSA Chronicles: Deep Greens
The first installment in Jolene Howard's series on making something delicious out of whatever has arrived in the CSA box.... This week: a hearty salad that incorporates kale, turnip greens, radishes, and scallions (plus hazelnuts and cheese). / 9 comments
Seen & Heard: Raimo Refurbished
But what will the space become? Plus: Plein Sud liquor license update, Alycea Ungaro's new alignment mat, and Babesta's young shutterbugs. / 3 comments
Progress Report: Restaurants in the Works
If I have a hard time keeping track of all the restaurants currently in development, then it must be near impossible for anyone less obsessive. So here's a recap of what's coming.... / 8 comments
More on the Electric Pencil
A glimpse of artwork—currently on semi-display at 16 Jay Street—by the mental-hospital patient who called himself the Electric Pencil. / 7 comments
In the News: Plein Sud vs. Food Cart
Plus: Politicians move on getting Park Row reopened; I.S. 89 students protest; Peck Slip post office school prospects; "wine dude"; actress Paz de la Huerta; more / 1 comment
Where in Tribeca…?
No one got last week’s, but this week’s is easier. If you know where the photo below was taken, email me. There is no prize—what do I look like, a box of Cracker Jack? [Updated with the answer]
Newsletter: June 4
Charity muggers • New swimming pool • This weekend's events • Stand-up paddleboarding • City Hall sculpture show • And much more / 2 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
History of Tribeca Buildings
Hopefully this will have some benefit for other businesses but I do have to say it was always packed. Very... — John Gallagher / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
I, for one, and so tired of graffiti. The art deco post office on Canal gets carefully scrubbed clean, only... — Marcus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Ben If the area was pedestrianized, what would happen with emergency vehicles, Access a Ride, school buses, trash pick-up? The... — Lisa / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
I'm sorry to hear this news. My condolences to the family. I was a regular until 2007 when we moved... — Kevin Clarke / Jerry Walker, co-owner of Walker’s and The Ear Inn, has died
It's 3:45 and the line for pillows wraps from the park around on Reade and the end is only about... — N / Seen & Heard: 24-hour golf simulators in Hudson Square
This is a real shame. They had wonderful clothes and bought my daughter’s favorite clothes there when she was a... — John Gallagher / Koh’s Kids on Greenwich has closed
Throwing the word NIMBY into the mix suggest you did engage the reasonable concerns expressed here. Worse than NIMBYism is... — Heide Fasnacht / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold