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
Seen & Heard: Tamarind Unveiled
Tamarind Tribeca unveils itself • Someone spent $10K on the Gummi Bear chandelier • Everybody ♥ a bargain: sushi, theater • Suzanne Vega and Lloyd Cole at City Winery / 1 comment
In the News: Coyote Caught on West Street
Many kids get kindergarten-waitlist news • The end of the W subway is near • City Hall is in major disrepair • And more
NKOTB: Worth Street Veterinary Center
Dr. Francisco DiPolo designed his new Worth Street Veterinary Center as a place where Western technology can merge with Eastern tradition—but where cats and dogs can be kept apart. / 1 comment
Taste of Tribeca Update
The folks at Taste of Tribeca have been working hard: The number of participating restaurants has grown tremendously since I last checked. Plus: You could win a vintage ToT T-shirt.
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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