Oral History: The Tribeca beach, circa 1977
In the mid '70s, with the World Trade Center built and the fill deposited at what would become Battery Park City, the area west of Tribeca became a de facto beach, and a neighborhood playspace. / 2 comments
Former Bouley Botanical scheduled as upscale American
The manager of Pasquale Jones and a restauranteur from L.A. will open a (yet unnamed) eatery focused on American cuisine in the former Bouley Botanical space at White and Church. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Peregrine falcons take in a local view
Plus The Real Real goes public; Crown Shy is open for lunch?; Osteria della Pace is open for brunch; construction at 200 Liberty; and Klein Epstein Parker moves across the street.
Newsletter: July 15
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In the News: St. Frank opens on Hudson and Jay
Plus a Battery Park City pup is stolen by a Wag dog walker; Citigroup is leaving 111 Wall; 56 Leonard penthouses sell; Sawada coffee gets an Eater review. / 1 comment
Where in Tribeca?
Here's one for folks who like to examine the details. UPDATE: I've added a hint... UPDATE 2: There's another hint!! / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Waitlist open at 89 Murray
Plus City of Water Day is tomorrow; local resident Jason Wu takes on furniture; the greening of a Citibike station on Duane; Paisley to open soon. / 4 comments
&pizza opens 36th store in Financial District
DC-based (what??) hit pizza chain &pizza opened a store this week in the Financial District at 63 Wall. The pizza is made fresh and then flash-baked in three minutes while you wait. / 6 comments
New “Italian tapas” coming to Bar Cyrk space
The western half of the Bar Cyrk space -- at 50 Hudson but using the address 90 Thomas -- will be a full service restaurant called Donella. / 2 comments
Boutique hotel coming to the collapsed 21 Park Place
The building that collapsed on Park Place between Church and Broadway is now scheduled to be a 14-story boutique hotel.
Newsletter: July 11
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Canyon of Heroines: US Soccer takes to the streets
The US Women's National Soccer Team got its second ticker tape parade and keys to the city from the mayor. Biggest thanks goes to the Department of Sanitation.
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
Keeping a bagel shop open isn't gonna increase the value of the building. Furthermore, I doubt the bagel place opens... — jake / Sonder has closed all its locations, including Duane Street Hotel
It should be better for the creditors to keep a rent paying tenant in place to increase the value of... — Reademan / Sonder has closed all its locations, including Duane Street Hotel
Great house, great story and great people. — G / Townhouse Peeping: 25 Harrison Street
Agreed ... in addition to it being one of the most photographed streets in the city, it is poorly drained... — WCJ / In the News: A deep dive into laying stone streets
I think it would be great to re-cobble Staple Street. It is certainly is used for films and photo shoots... — B / In the News: A deep dive into laying stone streets
… and I’ll continue to drink the water (filtered), but not the KoolAid … — Jeff / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
Ms. Benzinger, please take heart and continue to thrive in this depressingly changed neighborhood. Still more than a few fine... — Jeff / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca