Foto Friday
This week: Photos taken on West Broadway, Washington, Franklin, Harrison, and Warren.
Inside Thirty Days NY
I dropped by Thirty Days NY this afternoon—last night was the grand opening of the gallery, bookstore, and performance space—to get a better sense of the endeavor. You won't believe the book I bought....
In the News: Pier A Plaza
Plus: Pier A update • Downtown Hospital to take St. Vincent's patients • Seaport development • Jeans at the J. Crew Liquor Store • Remembering Albert Capsouto
Seen & Heard: Moonshine!
Plus: Inside Benvenuto • A rumored Met appearance • A shop rebrands itself • John Hiatt • And more
Green Is Good: Trees for Tribeca
A few weeks ago, I sat down at Kaffe 1668 with Purdy Eaton to learn more about Trees for Tribeca, which makes getting trees on your sidewalk incredibly easy.
Newsletter: Apr. 9
TCQ&A: Wendy Gardner • TriBeCaStan • This weekend's events • Too many nail salons? • Farinella cooking tip • Tribeca: the cupcake • Buzzer 22 • More
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where the photo below was taken? Guess in the comments. (Know what it is? Enlighten me, while you’re at it.) The winner gets to attend the Tribeca Film Festival’s Family Festival Street Fair on May 1! / 4 comments
The TCQ&A: “I Bought a Stuffed Wombat at Moomah”
Toy entrepreneur Wendy Gardner answers questions about the neighborhood—including where she goes to get away (within Tribeca), which building she thinks is ugly, and where her kids follow the "train track."
In the News: Thirty Days in NYT
Plus: St. Vincent's Hospital • Photos of Tamarind Tribeca • Chinatown's Counterfeit Triangle shops to reopen • The AT&T Long Lines Building makes an enemy
Coming Up: April 9 to May 9
This weekend in Tribeca: Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore, Fred Armisen, Raul Malo, Gary Shteyngart, Alexander Payne film festival, Jackie Robinson, afternoon tea, Holocaust Remembrance, Senator Squadron's Community Convention, more
Hanging in There
"I was able to get through the entire workout," writes health and wellness coach Rebecca Sadek about the new Pure STS class at Alycea Ungaro's Real Pilates, "but there were moments where my entire body was shaking."
Thirty Days of Art and Attitude
Opening tomorrow: Thirty Days NY, a pop-up gallery and performance space at 70 Franklin sponsored by Absolut. Participants include Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore, Albert Maysles, Fred Armisen, Art Spiegelman, A.M. Homes, and Scott Wilsey.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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