In the News: Canal Street Raided
...again. Plus: T Magazine on artist Carl Auböck, Tea Party protested, a remarkable newsstand, Christopher Meloni, Newtopia sold, Bob Townley gets a new chair, Albert Capsouto commemorated, 3-Legged Dog fights back, more
Newsletter: May 21
Piers 25 and 26 • TCQ&A: Judy Dunne • Adorable ducklings • This week (and beyond) in Tribeca • Sora Lella deal • 60 Hudson fire • Theater Bar • Much more
Where in Tribeca…?
Whether you recognize this will depend more than usual on where you live, but who knows? Submit your answer in the comments and you'll win a pass to Earth Celebrations' Hudson River Pageant this Saturday! / 2 comments
Calendar: May 21–June 26
This weekend in Tribeca: Hudson River Pageant, "Lost" parties, Steven Alan sale, "Kevin Geeks Out About Aliens," a lost jazz shrine, Making Books Sing for kids, Gumby at Tribeca Cinemas Kids Club, new Swedish liqueur, Cassavetes comedy, kids' concert, burlesque. Plus The full calendar through June 26.
Seen & Heard: Theater Bar
The swanky cocktail lounge looks ready to debut. Plus: MaryAnn's open, with an asterisk; in-home massage deal; Gilt's NYC-specific site; Best Made launches a whistle; abacus camp; and BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center is looking for artists. / 1 comment
In the News: 60 Hudson Fire
Ace Hardware closed as a result. Plus: Opposition to the mosque on landmarking grounds, post office possibly to become a school, Tribeca worker jumps from bridge, Governors Island event schedule, more
Ducklings!
How cute are the ducklings in that pond in front of the Irish Hunger Memorial? So cute that I took far more photos than I'm posting here, and so cute that I actually remarked on it to the woman standing near me. / 2 comments
Piers 25 and 26: A Bird’s-Eye View
Wondering how Piers 25 and 26—and the other unfinished parts of Hudson River Park around them—are shaping up? Take a look.... / 5 comments
The TCQ&A: “Last Halloween, a Client Dressed Her Son as a Lobster in a Pot”
Butter and Eggs owner Judy Dunne on how to beat the lunch rush at Wichcraft, where she loves the ice-cream sandwiches, and which part of Tribeca reminds her of a movie set.
In the News: Award III
Ward III and other area bars get blue ribbons from New York mag. Plus: Also in New York mag, a look at WTC construction; Bar Artisanal goes Spanish; The James's opening date; Terroir's Paul Grieco in the NYT; surveying residents below Chambers. / 2 comments
In the News: Washington Market
Ye olde Tribeca in Edible Manhattan. Plus: WSJ on 3-Legged Dog and City Hall, Metromix on Taste of Tribeca, Alicia Silverstone on Sweet Lily (why not?), and HotelChatter on the W Downtown.
Seen & Heard: Moojitos?
Moomah is applying for a liquor license. Plus: Steven Alan sample sale, 2011 Taste of Tribeca, Torly Kid discount, cute ducklings and dancers, a Rioja tasting, Downtown CSA, and a gutbuster brunch. / 1 comment
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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