Open House Report: Private Outdoor Space
Curious about what kind of private outdoor space is available these days—for I believe that one day it won't be cold and rainy—I spent the afternoon going to open houses.
In the News: FiDi Crane Accident
Plus: The coyote's fate • NYT reviews the Battery Park City Library • Checking out the Smyth • "Ticked-Off Trannies With Knives" / 1 comment
If 34 Leonard Were Up to Us…
The new-build 4,100-square-foot retail space at 34 Leonard, which fronts West Broadway, has been empty for a while now. It's in a great location, with a handsome vibe. What should go there? / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Selling Bonds
Mysterious Bookshop's Otto Penzler unloads his collection of British espionage and thriller fiction • Bargains on yoga, Pilates, Botox, and spa treatments • Franklin Café delivers • More
Previewing Terroir
The folks at Taste of Tribeca invited me to tag along as they checked out Terroir Tribeca, the wine bar going into the space (on Harrison) next to the Harrison. The owners are shooting for an April 5 or 6 opening.
NKOTB: 8.15 August Fifteenth
Reopening tomorrow on Franklin Street: a pocket-size 8.15 August Fifteenth shop. Designer Kazushi Ota gave me a sneak preview.... / 1 comment
Taste of Tribeca Tip #4: Fresh Pasta Shouldn’t Be Too Fresh
Giovanni Tenace, the chef at Roc and a participant in this year’s Taste of Tribeca, shares his secret for making fresh pasta.
In the News: WTC Détente
A tentative WTC agreement • Is BPC a "declining market"? • Dining deals • Park update • Manhattan Youth vs. Asphalt Green • Coyote to the Bronx? • And more / 1 comment
Newsletter: Mar. 26
Inside the Reade Street "fire massage" playpen • This weekend • TCQ&A: Pam Chmiel • Taste of Tribeca Tip #3 • New vet • Everybody ♥ a bargain / 2 comments
Where in Tribeca…?
Anyone know where this horseshoe is? Guess in the comments. UPDATED: The answer is posted. / 4 comments
Coming Up: March 26 to April 25
What's going on this weekend: New soul band Ghost Star • Tribeca Retail Club shopping party • Joseph Arthur and Keren Ann • Nina Simone on film • David Lynch's "Mulholland Drive" • Sing-along "Teen Witch" • Rocknoceros • Much more
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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
Sorry, but to whom should businesses cater, if not the neighborhood families who live and raise children there? — K / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
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