Grandaisy Groupon
Today’s Groupon for New York City is $7 for $15 worth of Grandaisy baked goods. Here’s how Groupon works: First, you sign up to receive the daily emails (and I believe there’s an option to see today’s Groupon), which may or may not have an appealing offer. When you see one you like, you click […]
Roundup: Look Sharp
This photo is actually of an ax—a Tribeca-base company is making them...? • Babylicious to be reborn as Torly Kid (and will stock tween merch as well) • Brand Library gets the munchies • More
When Google Asks…
And I didn’t even know Google had a store! Gary Graham, whose boutique is on Franklin Street, has created an intentionally distressed T-shirt to be sold at googlestore.com. (It sure beats this T-shirt with the Gmail logo across the chest, $12.) The design incorporates the Google Maps red dot—”a global symbol to stand for where we […]
Roundup: Benched
Goodbye, curly green benches • Asphalt Green in Battery Park City • Austrian pancakes • No laughing at Corton • Standing up for anti-terror trial residents
A Piece of Tribeca® (Pt. 2)
Back in November I wrote about a bunch of products named Tribeca, and how they were so different fro each other that it made me wonder what Tribeca means to people. Well, those were evidently just the tip of the iceberg. / 2 comments
Roundup: Pedal Pusher
A peek at the chic new bike store on Reade • World-class ballet on its way • Steven Alan profiled • Tribeca Cinemas Kids Club • Photographs of Mali • A spa deal for V-Day • Farinella for Super Bowl Sunday • More
Newsletter: Feb. 1
Civic Center or Tribeca? • Long-standing restaurant closes • Brushstroke • Pizza and wine! • Ice-rink drama • Diorama how-to • And more
Roundup: Sky Falls Again
Cosmopolitan Café's updated menu • Drama at the ice rink • How to make a Moomah diorama • Abortion at the Flea • The blues at TPAC • The next Tribeca Meet & Greet
Civic Center: No Thanks
In today's Real Estate section, The New York Times notices that 20,000 live (roughly) between Church, Walker, Pearl, and Fulton, and writes a nice enough article about the joys therein. But then it goes and ruin everything by calling that area "Civic Center."
Roundup: Menu du Jour
Obama administration rethinking terror-trial site • Cosmopolitan Café menu • Rotary Club of Wall Street • Brushstroke opening date • Chanterelle's exquisite menus
Room Upgrade
I stopped by the new Room today (it moved from Duane Street to the northwest corner of N. Moore and Varick). It looks great. The old space was nothing to sneeze at—I’d live there—but the new one has more character and, even better, natural light. / 1 comment
My Kind of School
When New York Vintners invited me to come to one of its many classes, I’m afraid I didn’t venture too far from my core interests: “Pizza and the Wines That Love It” had my name written all over it. / 2 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
The 50 Hudson addition is a gift to the neighborhood. I wouldn't have thought I'd ever say that. But the... — WCJ / In the News: A review of 50 Hudson
This is amazing news! Thanks for continuing to reach out to them over all these months! We were so sad... — GF / Modern Bread & Bagel is no longer happening
This smacks of cronyism to such a degree that I wonder why Tish James has not yet initiated an investigation.... — Heide Fasnacht / A progress report on the work in Rockefeller Park
Pier 40 was a little more than 1/4 mile from ICE on Varick Street. This garage would be substantially farther... — James Bogardus / Nosy Neighbor: What is up with this garage on Harrison?
How are they legal to drive in NYC with no license plates? — Robert Ripps / Nosy Neighbor: What is up with this garage on Harrison?
Is government surveillance really what is most important to Tribecans in the STATE SENATE? C'mon people - streets are a... — Downtown Dad Reborn / David Siffert has won the Democratic primary race for Assembly District 66
Oh, and the "storm walls" have got to be the most unattractive design element ever perpetrated on NYC. Expect a... — Downtown Dad Reborn / A progress report on the work in Rockefeller Park