In the News: Serious Eats on Ward III
Spruce Street School and Trump Soho in Downtown Express • The Flea in the NYT • Express bus in the Broadsheet Daily
Seen & Heard: Guitar Jam
Beastie Boys' Mike D and Mr. Party-Hearty Andrew W.K. at tomorrow' Church Street School guitar jam • 15% off Landmarc delivery in May • Vegan pizza • Mysterious Bookshop
“I Don’t Want to Buy a Handbag”
Tired of being harassed by Canal Street vendors trying to sell her a counterfeit handbag, Natalia Youssef had T-shirts made.... / 12 comments
First Impression: Plein Sud
I finally made it to Plein Sud, the new restaurant in the Smyth hotel—and it wasn't what I had expected. / 6 comments
Newsletter: Apr. 30
Mother's Day gift guide • This weekend in Tribeca • New school and after-school facility • PB & Caviar closing • Duane Park Patisserie tip • SoulCycle • More
Where in Tribeca…?
I think this is an easy one, but that could be because I walk by this jovial fellow every day. Prove me right by writing his location in the comments! You know you want to.... [Updated with the answer] / 1 comment
In the News: Il Matto
A few more details about the restaurant taking over the Arqua space • A Con Ed rep takes on CB1 over that $150 million that was "unallocated"
Calendar: Apr. 30–May 31
This weekend in Tribeca: The big TFF Family Festival, Suzanne Vega, dumpling workshop, Salman Rushdie, Hasidic drug-traffickers, John Doe and Exene, Olivia the pig, Graham Parker, more. Plus: the full calendar through May 31.
Seen & Heard: PB & Caviar Closing
Sad new on Thomas Street. Plus: Muscle Maker Grill opens, Family festival promotions, Papatzul deal, Manhattan Children's Theatre freebie, A Uno event, and more
Mother’s Day Is May 9
And that's just 10 days away—so pay attention to this neighborhood gift guide.
A Taste of Taste of Tribeca
I could only stay for part of this afternoon's Taste of Tribeca press preview at Marc Forgione, but I did manage to try dishes from the Harrison, Nobu, Macao Trading Co., and Acappella.... Not bad for a between-meal snack! / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Anti-Anti/Non-Non
A new exhibit at Hal Bromm gallery • The DDC plans a public presentation on the upcoming Chambers Street mess • A benefit for Haiti at Cristina Dos Santos • My favorite brownie is gone, gone.... • BMCC TPAC discount / 1 comment
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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