RIP, QDT (and Sazón’s Greetings)
QDT, a bar on Reade Street, has tapped its last keg. A few doors down, however, a new restaurant called Sazón has opened, with food inspired by Puerto Rico.
Whole Foods: Behind the Lines
Visitors to the Whole Foods at Greenwich and Warren might wonder about the express lines: Namely, why are there two? Wouldn't one be simpler?
Signs of Bygone Times
The photographers behind a gorgeous new book about the city's old-fashioned store fronts put a Tribeca institution on the cover—so how come there's not more Tribeca inside?
Petitioning for Groceries
Interested in getting a Trader Joe's in Lower Manhattan? At least one local resident is spearheading the effort; you can help by filling out a quick form.
Ghost Buildings
The last wave of development has brought a lot of new buildings to Tribeca—but a couple high-profile ones look like they didn't get built in time.
Artists in Their Habitats
If you've ever wondered whether there are still artists in Tribeca, now is your chance to see around 100 in their studios: The Tribeca Open Artist Studio Tour starts Friday.
Q&A with a Tribecan
Sorry, this isn’t an interview with a pug; we just wanted your attention. We’re looking for notable Tribecans to do our Q&A—so if you have a book out, if you’re opening a business, or whatever, send us a note.
A Piece of History
Discovered on Etsy: a print of the sign from Just Kidding, a children's store from the 1990s. It can be yours for just $20. (Act fast! There's only one left.)
The Suggestion Box
Got some constructive criticism for a local business, but rather not offer it in person? Email us at editor@tribecacitizen.com (with “Suggestion Box” in the subject line) and we’ll run it by the company.
An Artisanal Heritage
Opening tomorrow in the space that was briefly Trigo: Bar Artisanal, a more-casual spin-off of Artisanal, the Murray Hill restaurant known for its cheese selection.
What’s Shooting Where?
Film crews are annoying but (admit it) sort of glamorous. We're looking for help in IDing who's shooting where, so if you spot a crew, email editor@tribecacitizen.com.
Stone Cloud on Leonard St.
Yesterday’s New York Times had an interesting story by Alison Gregor about a proposed addition sprawling over the rooftops of 78-80 Leonard Street (between Church and Broadway). The architecture, by Henry Smith-Miller of Smith-Miller Hawkinson Architects, is certainly striking—the NYT says the addition has been compared to a stone cloud, an origami sculpture, and Ayer’s […] / 1 comment
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Second that; thank you for the compelling history of this building (and our neighborhood)! When available, would be great to... — Reader on Reade / 54 Laight Street in the Tribeca North Historic District is for sale
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