The TCQ&A: “We Had Our First Date at Mr. Chow”
Meredith Gonzalez—Laight Street resident and new volunteer for Art in All of Us—shows us around her Tribeca, including the neighborhood's best burger, a go-to source for baby gifts, hanging out with (or at least next to) Jay-Z and Beyoncé, and where she celebrated her 30th birthday.
Wickiworld: Just Shoot Me
They were shooting again on North Moore Street. OK, it wasn't violent, but it was pervasive and for those of us who live on this much-shot street it was tedious and invasive.
Newsletter: June 15
TCQ&A: Wickham Boyle • Superlocal Father's Day gift ideas • Best comments in recent weeks • Sales at TAMA, Shoofly, and Nili Lotan • Tribeca celebs
19 Supereasy, Superlocal Father’s Day Gifts
If the thought were the only thing that mattered, you wouldn't have to buy a gift at all, would you?
Seen & Heard: Shoofly Sale
Plus: Truffles goes all Channel 35; Vestry Wines shipping deal; Tribeca Spa of Tranquility Father's Day specials; and a party at Dash Gallery.
In the News: Fireball!
What a fantastic word. Plus: Rapper Kid Cudi (who lives in Tribeca?) is in trouble; Mario Batali sniffs around V33; Beekman Tower plazas have some issues; Ninja New York; and more. / 4 comments
Your Opinion Counts
I think it's fair to assume no one reads the comments quite as voraciously as I do.... Here are a few that caught my attention—which isn't to say I necessarily agree with everything that's being said.
The TCQ&A: “We Used to Close the Streets for Cookouts”
Writer and occasional peony vendor Wickham Boyle shows us around her Tribeca—including where she buys tutus for her goddaughter, the mini Bilbao Guggenheim, her run-in with John Kennedy, and what the neighborhood was like 30 years ago. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Nili Lotan and TAMA Sales
Plus: Crumbs bakery on Beaver Street to stay open on weekends, come July; construction at Greenwich and Duane as the Washington Market Park restroom nears completion. / 1 comment
In the News: Trump Soho Mutiny
Buyers want out. Plus: the new bar at the Tribeca Grand; Loft Law mad permanent; fashion designer buys on Worth; and Beekman Tower rental rumors.
Foto Friday
This week: photos taken at the World Financial Center and on Greenwich Street and Peck Slip.
Where in Tribeca…?
You know the drill: Email if you think you know where this photo was shot. I predict no one gets this, even though it's the door of one of those only-in-New-York places that are fewer and fewer....
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Sounds promising. How much power does such a BID have? Could it actually do something to clear out the illicit... — Marcus / New group to explore the potential of a Tribeca Business Improvement District
I’m officially a senior citizen and I have to tell you if me and my buddies from the Bronx had... — John Gallagher / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
Blame those in charge, including our mayor. Mamdani pledged support for NYC street vendors. Now they’re facing a crackdown. https://gothamist.com/news/mamdani-pledged-support-for-nyc-street-vendors-now-theyre-facing-a-crackdown... — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
UN report on counterfeiting and organized crime: https://www.unodc.org/toc/en/crimes/counterfeit-goods.html — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Society has lost its mind letting people walk around outdoors with masks on as if it's not obviously insanely suspicious.... — person / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
I'm okay with extra reinforcing, recalling what happened at Pfizer's residential conversion on 42nd Street. Demolition could have been dusty... — Gary / Construction Update: 101 Franklin / 250 Church
I am curious how they came to the decision to rehabilitate the existing structure rather than just tear it down.... — Reademan / Construction Update: 101 Franklin / 250 Church