Newsletter: Mar. 22
Inside Tracy Anderson's world • City Hall's mashed potatoes • Anais & I • This week in Tribeca • Coolest trash bags ever • Hate notes left in BPC • And much more
The Tracy Anderson Way
"As someone who is always looking for a way to spice up my workouts," writes health and wellness coach Rebecca Sadek, "I couldn’t help but be intrigued by the beautiful and fit women visible dancing in the big windows over Hubert Street." / 7 comments
Coming Up: March 22 to April 25
This week in Tribeca: "Nerdcore Rising," Equinox's equinox party, Nili Lotan sample sale, "Culture War" trivia challenge, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ghost Star, Tribeca Retail Club, Michael Musto, "Mulholland Drive," and more.
Anais and Jane
Jane D'Haene loved buying clothes for her daughter, but at some point, it was getting to be an expensive habit. Instead, she decided to learn to sew. Now she has a children's fashion line, Anais & I, and you're invited to the trunk show on Thursday.
In the News: Pier 40 Greenmarket?
Plus: A crackpot spreads hate around BPC • A 23-year-old who made a (good) movie about living in Tribeca • "Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance" • More on those crazy Reade Street parties
Taste of Tribeca Tip #2: Method to the Mashedness
How to make mashed potatoes that are "creamy, fluffy, and yummy," by City Hall’s Henry Meer, a participant in this year’s Taste of Tribeca. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Pop-Up Parks?
Sheraton Tribeca due date • WTC pop-up parks? • Discounts at Tribeca Spa of Tranquility and Jack Spade • Art exhibit opening and WFC performances • Shawn Colvin, Steve Earle, and Alison Moorer at City Winery
Foto Friday
I've been dragging my camera around all the time, and every now and then I shoot something that doesn't quite go with a story....
In the News: A New School, Someday
Plus: Inside Terroir Tribeca • Hudson River Park budget woes • Taste of Front Street • Tamarind Tribeca opening Mar. 29 • Greenwich Street fails address test • Marc Forgione pork sliders • Blake Lively and Beyoncé's mom
Newsletter: Mar. 19
Franklin Café Tavola Calda • New BPC library • Mocca closes • TFF slate part 2 • Baking tip from Tribeca Treats • Calendar: Mar. 18 to Apr. 17 • More
Where in Tribeca…?
If you some weirdo taking photos of things like doorsteps—well, now you know who it is. Any idea where I shot this one?
First Impression: Franklin Café Tavola Calda
I had dinner at Franklin Café Tavola Calda last night—it's the new restaurant at West Broadway and Franklin—and I have a few things to add to the profile I wrote about it. / 1 comment
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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