New Kids on the Block: Cocoon
Two local couples have founded a members-only social club for kids and parents, filling the former Best Market space with very little to create just that: space.. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Libeskind in conversation with Goldberger
Plus private performances for the Lunar New Year; where's Snoo?; and the Wall Street Journal crossword conquered.
Newsletter: February 11
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Seen & Heard: Celebrating Black leaders in art and history
Local art collector Bernard Lumpkin is featured in a new HBO doc; Bubby's owner displays portraits of Black leaders; the Downtown Alliance features Lower Manhattan Black landmarks. / 1 comment
Advanced Learning in the Early Years
At BASIS Independent Schools, top-ranked curriculum and expert educators empower students to become creative problem solvers and critical thinkers from day one. / Sponsored
TCQ&A: Charles Farmer Coleman
Besides performing unannounced and curbside at the Reade Street Pub, the composer and vocalist has written 100 compositions performed by dozens of orchestras around the world. / 5 comments
Nosy Neighbor: Why does the tap water taste funny?
Repairs to the century-old Croton Aqueduct means our drinking water is coming from west of the Hudson for a change, and it taste different over there. / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: Indoor dining starting Feb. 12
Plus other virus-related updates, including expanded vaccine eligibility for those with 9/11 pulmonary conditions; middle schoolers go back to the classroom; local rates are among lowest. / 2 comments
Local resident opening Tribeca branch of Glosslab
Rachel Apfel Glass, who opened her first nail salon in 2018 in the Flatiron, will open her third here on West Broadway and Leonard. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Sarabeth’s adds curbside seating
Plus some local kids are making masks that include a donation; Horace Greeley gets masked up; ice sculpting at Brookfield for the Lunar New Year. / 1 comment
80-88 West Broadway has new owners
The collection of buildings from the turn of the last century on the northwest corner of Warren and West Broadway could be redeveloped as one large building. / 7 comments
Newsletter: February 8
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Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
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
The photograph begs the question: when is that scaffolding coming down? Seems a very very long time that it has... — George Bacon / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
ITS BACK BETTER THAN EVER! BEST LOCAL PLACE FOR A DRINK AND GOOD FOOD!!! CANT WAIT FOR LUNCH!!! — AA / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new