Fasten Your Seatbelts!
"It’s like Pilates on steroids!" says Alycea Ungaro, who will soon be offering suspension-training classes at her Real Pilates studio. Intrigued? A handful of classes will be free, at least at the start.
Seen & Heard: Benvenuto
Benvenuto Café appears to be coming soon • Groupon for Merchants NY Café • Trattoria Cinque is giving away meals left and right • A body-scrub deal (?) at Tribeca Spa of Tranquility • Beekman Tower • Dogs at swim
The TCQ&A: “I Wish I Could Renovate Pier A into a Waterfront Home”
Pam Chmiel answers questions about the neighborhood—including where she indulges in a facial and her family's Halloween tradition. Plus: She's offering a full scholarship for the next Teenage Entrepreneur Boot Camp.
In the News: Brooklyn Bridge Park Opens
Plus: The New York Times reviewed the weekend's big show at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center • An employee of Tribute WTC Visitor Center was arrested for stealing $40K • Lady Gaga's sister partied on Reade Street
Newsletter: Mar. 22
Inside Tracy Anderson's world • City Hall's mashed potatoes • Anais & I • This week in Tribeca • Coolest trash bags ever • Hate notes left in BPC • And much more
The Tracy Anderson Way
"As someone who is always looking for a way to spice up my workouts," writes health and wellness coach Rebecca Sadek, "I couldn’t help but be intrigued by the beautiful and fit women visible dancing in the big windows over Hubert Street." / 7 comments
Coming Up: March 22 to April 25
This week in Tribeca: "Nerdcore Rising," Equinox's equinox party, Nili Lotan sample sale, "Culture War" trivia challenge, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ghost Star, Tribeca Retail Club, Michael Musto, "Mulholland Drive," and more.
Anais and Jane
Jane D'Haene loved buying clothes for her daughter, but at some point, it was getting to be an expensive habit. Instead, she decided to learn to sew. Now she has a children's fashion line, Anais & I, and you're invited to the trunk show on Thursday.
In the News: Pier 40 Greenmarket?
Plus: A crackpot spreads hate around BPC • A 23-year-old who made a (good) movie about living in Tribeca • "Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance" • More on those crazy Reade Street parties
Taste of Tribeca Tip #2: Method to the Mashedness
How to make mashed potatoes that are "creamy, fluffy, and yummy," by City Hall’s Henry Meer, a participant in this year’s Taste of Tribeca. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Pop-Up Parks?
Sheraton Tribeca due date • WTC pop-up parks? • Discounts at Tribeca Spa of Tranquility and Jack Spade • Art exhibit opening and WFC performances • Shawn Colvin, Steve Earle, and Alison Moorer at City Winery
Foto Friday
I've been dragging my camera around all the time, and every now and then I shoot something that doesn't quite go with a story....








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
You folks are making me look good! everyone I've ever sent to Pepolino absolutely loved it . It has been... — Tony L / Spotlight: 25 years of Pepolino