Seen & Heard: OK Uniform
Plus: Disrespectacles to the rescue • Half-off mani-pedi • Grandaisy's new sandwich • Sharing Taste of Tribeca tickets
Taste of Tribeca Tip #9: There’s More Than One Way to Slice a Tomato
Macao Trading Co.'s executive chef, E. Chewy Cereceres, shares tips for making chicken breasts moist and coping with tiny (but delicious) Sweet 100 tomatoes.
Oliver Allen: He Wrote the Book on Tribeca
The Tribeca Trib's history columnist talks about his life, his work (including a new book), moving to Tribeca in 1982, and his efforts to help Duane Park—for which he's being honored on May 6.
Newsletter: Apr. 23
Inside Let There Be Neon • TOAST • This week in Tribeca • Behind the scenes at Taste of Tribeca • A rollicking TCQ&A • Frozen pie on a stick • More
Where in Tribeca…?
If you think you know where I took this photo, share your answer in the comments. Don't do it for me. Do it for the children. [Now updated with the answer] / 2 comments
In the News: Teardrop Park South
Plus: The New York Times on Thirty Days NY • CB1 committee opposes kindergarten plan for Spruce Street School • Fulton to get a bunch of chain restaurants
Calendar: April 23–May 17
This weekend: TOAST, the Tribeca Open Artist Studio Tour; Tribeca Film Festival "Drive-In" at World Financial Center; "Stanley's Party," a new kids' musical; Earth Day crafts; "Tim Barbers Mystery Night"; Dyan Cannon and James Coco; and much more
The TCQ&A: “I Buy ‘Play-Date Punch’ at Chambers Street Wines”
Sugar-loving fashionista (that's the name of her blog) Paulette Goto answers questions about her Tribeca—including where she dances on tables and how she gets the soles of her feet as soft as a baby's ass. / 5 comments
Meet the Artists of Tribeca
At last year's Tribeca Open Studio Artist Tour—which runs Friday through Monday—I remember wondering as I rang the first buzzer: What if I feel trapped? What if I hate the work? What if he tries to sell me his art? / 1 comment
In the News: Brooklyn Bridge Work
Plus: No stop sign at Greenwich and Duane • Ciao Bella returns • TFF party • Aaron Sanchez scores a book deal • Plein Sud to open next month • Ed Burns's favorite lasagna / 4 comments
Taste of Tribeca: Behind the Scenes
The folks organizing Taste of Tribeca—the May 15 event benefiting P.S. 150 and P.S. 234—invited me to sit in on their meeting this morning, and I have to say, I had no idea how much work goes into the event.
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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