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....
What SUP?
Now available from New York Kayak Co., stand-up paddleboarding (a.k.a. SUP) is like windsurfing without the sail—you stand on a board and propel yourself with a paddle. Or not, as I learned the wet way. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Tribecahampton
Plus: Sora Lella deal • Farinella starts serving breakfast • Kiva Cafe smoothies, sangria, and artwork • Torly Kid Hula Hoop contest is Saturday • Maslow 6 wine club / 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