The TCQ&A: “The Number of Nail Salons Baffles Me”
Donna Marotta, the former owner of Butterflies and Zebras and Moonbeams on Reade, has co-founded a personal-organizing-and-styling business called The Perfect Closet. She shows us around her Tribeca, including the most splurge-worthy dessert at Upstairs. / 25 comments
First Impression: Muscle Maker Grill
I went to "America's Hottest Concept" for a low-carb, no-fat, zero-flavor lunch. It pushed me one step closer to moving to France. / 5 comments
In the News: Color Me Mine Robbed
Plus: Danny Meyer said to be opening BPC restaurant(s); the Hanson brothers; Manhattan Children's Theatre; the fried-skeleton trend; Meet and Greet reminder; Landmarc interview. / 1 comment
Of Meals and Deals
Restaurant deals at the Palm, Marc Forgione, Bouley, Columbine, and Kori—are any of them worth your trouble (or mine)? / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Sweet Deal
50% off at Little Pie Co. Plus: Tribeca Treats' whoopie pies; the DDC's Chambers Street meeting has been rescheduled.
If You Were Italian, How Would You Dress?
"We're bringing the Italian experience to Americans," says Monica Abbatemaggio of the personal-styling service she runs with her sister, Barbara. It's called Sorelle Firenze, just like the boutique they used to have on Reade Street.
Newsletter: May 3
Family Festival • Plein Sud • TCQ&A: Susan Bernfield • "No handbag" shirts • This week's events • Bastille Day canceled • New restaurants • Landmarc • More
In the News: Cercle Rouge
Bastille Day festivities foiled by the city's price-hike. Plus: The appeal of buildings that are 3–5 years old and Julie Menin's plan to have an NYC "vertical campus" where the Deutsche Bank building was.
Seen & Heard: New Restaurants
Signs of life for spaces on Duane and Greenwich Streets. Plus: MaryAnn's and Takahachi Bakery opening dates; Dr. John and Tim Finn / 1 comment
There Goes the Neighborhood
Among the Tribeca Film Festival T-shirts being sold at today's Family Festival was one that said "Here Comes the Neighborhood." What neighborhood? Times Square? / 9 comments
Foto Friday
This week: photos taken on Hudson and Church and at the North Cove Marina. / 1 comment
In the News: Serious Eats on Ward III
Spruce Street School and Trump Soho in Downtown Express • The Flea in the NYT • Express bus in the Broadsheet Daily
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History of Tribeca Buildings
welcome to the neighborhood, Sancta! — EM / Pilates studio coming to Hudson and Beach
Oh great, that's what we need in Tribeca, more workout studios, bank branches, and kids classes — B / Pilates studio coming to Hudson and Beach
Always glad to hear of a new jazz venue! We have several great ones in Tribeca, so we are blessed... — Marcus / Seen & Heard: Public schools start September 10
Two more places I won't be visiting on the Canal Street nightmare. — Marcus / Five Guys and Fluffies Hot Chicken are open on Canal
Just going to say that some work can’t be done in increments. Interestingly enough there’s probably infrastructure there from water,... — John Gallagher / Construction making progress on Greenwich?
Now if only the city would do something about the open air drug markets that have interwoven with the counterfeit... — Matt / Five Guys and Fluffies Hot Chicken are open on Canal
Thank you for the note about Evelyn! We went last night and had a great time. They had great food,... — Christine Hall / Seen & Heard: Shoutout to the PS 234 gardeners