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
Newsletter: May 17
Taste of Tribeca report • CB1 Tribeca Committee • Tribeca Paint hardwrae store • This week's events • Teardrop Park South unveiled • And more
Tribeca Can Consider Itself Tasted
Congratulations to the Taste of Tribeca team—entirely made of volunteers—for pulling off such a classy, fun afternoon! Now, let's dish about the food.... / 3 comments
Calendar: May 17–June 26
This week in Tribeca: Civil rights legend Andrew Young, "French Women Don't Get Fat," eating tour of Chinatown, Veuve Clicquot dinner, Suzanne Vega and Lloyd Cole, the Proclaimers, the fall of Bear Stearns, much more. Plus: the full calendar through June 26.
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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