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
Seen & Heard: Peonies!
Plus: Ethan Coen Fine Arts moves, replaced by The Electric Pencil • A reality TV star in the making? • The Pink Fig • Bouillabaise at Landmarc • Macao Trading Co. welcomes "hardcore football fans" for the World Cup • Clown school
In the News: Best Sandwiches
...at Farinella, Terroir Tribeca, Wichcraft, and Locanda Verde. Plus: Ed's contender for next year's list; BPC greenmarket update; a NYT critic's favorite restaurants; clues to who bought the One York penthouse; and more hotels.
Calendar: June 3–July 4
This weekend: P.S. 234 yard sale, Hula Hoop contest, "Misery," tribute to Yma Sumac, dance by Edisa Weeks and Parijat Desai, Tribeca Tarot Reader, Blessing of the Fleet, soccer-film and Brazilian-film festivals, a green house, soccer workshop, Tribeca Cinemas Kids Club, Chinatown tour, "Secret Brunch," the Holmes Bros. Plus: The full calendar through July 4.
Early Look: Imagine Swimming
Imagine Swimming, which currently gives classes at BMCC's pool, is building its own pool in Independence Plaza. / 1 comment
In the News: One York Penthouse Sold
And I was just going to place a bid on it.... Plus: tire-swing removal, BPCA nominee, bigots on parade, tours of NYC's first subway station, and more. / 1 comment
The Chugger Infestation
Donating to charities via those young, earnest-looking people who ask to speak with you about helping children or the ACLU is a terrible idea. They're hired guns, and middlemen take a major chunk of the money. / 8 comments
June CB1 Agendas
Here are the preliminary agendas for June's CB1 committee meetings. Kaffe 1668 is applying for a beer/wine license, and Blaue Gans and the Greenwich Hotel want sidewalk café permits. And then there's the question of what Josephine in Independence Plaza is....
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History of Tribeca Buildings
The Starbucks on Chambers and W. Broadway is definitely popular and it's situated in a dream spot considering the subway... — Jslv / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
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