New Kid on the Block: Fonda
This is chef and Fidi resident Roberto Santibañez's fourth restaurant in the city, the product of a long career reimagining Mexican fare. / 6 comments
Van Leeuwen ice cream will open next week
The local chain of scoop shops will open its 19th city location on Greenwich at Duane on Thursday. / 8 comments
Celebrate the Opening of the Hope Building with Gloria Gaynor
The Hope Building at 131-135 Duane is nearly complete, and to celebrate, New York Residence will host a block party with a free concert for neighbors. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Le Gratin is open
Plus the Pace tower is on its way up; Takahachi is open for lunch; the Mexican on Greenwich is coming soon... / 1 comment
New Kid on the Block: TRNK
Equal parts design showroom and global home goods marketplace, the first brick-and-mortar for designer Tariq Dixon takes up residence on Jay. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Pine & Polk is open
Plus a bit of Tribeca on Staten Island; the first-ever Bogardus dog show is this weekend; color at Art Projects International.
Smyth hotel restaurant will open this summer
John McDonald of Lure Fishbar will refashion the space as a tavern, and come fall will also reimagine the Evening Bar on the south side of the hotel.
Newsletter: May 12
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Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on with 250 Church?
The former HRA building between Leonard and Franklin will be converted to boutique commercial with a design from architect Rafael Viñoly. / 7 comments
In the News: Delmonico’s facing eviction?
Plus the power of Chinatown's civic groups; two homeless shelters are scrapped for downtown; a Jenga apartment tour. / 1 comment
Tracking local shops on the Department of Health grading system
Two local shops were recently closed by the DOH, and hopefully both will make a comeback. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: File Gumbo Bar opens next week
Plus a Tribeca-focused public safety meeting with the 1st Precinct; rescheduled spring events for both Duane Park and Washington Market School. / 2 comments
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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