Happy 2024 Restaurant Week!
The annual prix-fixe celebration of the NYC dining scene starts Tuesday and runs through Feb, 4. There are 45 Downtown restaurants participating. / 1 comment
Newsletter: January 15
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What in Tribeca?
A giant, disco zombie was towed up the Hudson by a tug boat last night. What is it? (And that's a genuine question!) UPDATE! It's Kid Cudi. / 5 comments
The moon and clouds conspire to flood Hudson River Park
All that rain plus the position of the moon and sun sent the waves lapping over the bulkhead this morning. / 1 comment
Hector’s Jewelry robbed at gunpoint; another robbery on Church
Four men surprised the owner in the shop and demanded cash; he hit the alarm to scare them off. Three men also robbed the newsstand on Church. / 3 comments
Spotlight: Gigino Trattoria
On the restaurant's 30th anniversary, owner Bob Giraldi looks back on Gigino's Italian inspiration, its dedicated chef and staff, and the neighborhood that has grown up around it. / 8 comments
In the News: No longer no. 1
Plus a baby announcement for a top chef; David Yurman expands Tribeca HQ; a review for Frenchette at the Whitney. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Lance Lappin’s team lands at Downtown salons
Plus inside the Lively house; Brazilian design at R & Company; local vigil for war in Israel.
Newsletter: January 11
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Nosy Neighbor: Is a Starbucks coming to Independence Plaza?
L. spotted a wood container outside one of the IPN empty storefronts just south of the garage entrance on Greenwich and N. Moore.
Golf v.2 on Thomas Street is OPEN
GOLF v.2 has opened its new location in Tribeca, offering year-round training, lessons with PGA-certified pros, junior programming, and more! / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Battery founder & Signe Nielsen to give NYBG lectures
Plus Tara Kitchen takes Moroccan food to India; Whitmans Burgers has closed.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Why does it take so long to open these restaurants? This family has plenty of money and took over the... — Tribeca Neighbor / Sneak Peek: Ludico Tribeca
The cobblestones were designed for 17ty century horse drawn carriages, not today’s semi trucks, so no wonder they need replacement.... — Living in Tribeca since ‘75 / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich
They're absolutely historically appropriate and a massive upgrade from ADA/safety perspective. We're lucky that a number of our crosswalks are... — person / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich
Many years ago, the top floor (at the time) was a daylight photography rental studio- great view, and of course,... — Robert Ripps / Seen & Heard: New restaurant for Battery Park City
Yes couldn’t agree more to wanting something local and fresh! I live in the hood and miss the old local... — Jen / Sneak Peek: Ludico Tribeca
I also don’t understand how the hotel gets to remove the bricks and change the aesthetics. — Kaye / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich
I’m not a fan of these new crosswalks aesthetically. I find them inappropriate for the historic district. If the city... — Cd / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich