Newsletter: Dec. 19
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In the News: Demo complete for another boutique hotel
Plus the feds may split the fare on the Verrazano to help downtown traffic; a Tribeca loft with a lot of pop; the economics of pop-up stores.
Seen & Heard: Tree decorating bandit reveals him/herself
Plus Tribeca MedSpa adds a Flatiron location; retail or restaurant coming to 111 Murray; the DOT seems to be using holiday-themed boots. / 2 comments
Harry’s Italian is going Greek at former North End Grill
The owners of Harry's Italian -- who are in fact Greek -- have scored the lease at the former North End Grill and will open Anassa, an "authentic" Greek restaurant, in June. / 4 comments
In the News: Greenwich Hotel gets gold status
Plus Stellar Works now open at David Weeks Studio; what Citibank eats in a year; the progeny of a tofu master comes home to roost.
Celebrate Christmas with Lower Manhattan Community Church
Bring your friends and family to join us for one or both of our special Christmas services. All are welcome regardless of religious background. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Local historical images on new map/app
Plus the second annual Tribeca Party; Walt Whitman's poetry installed at new public plaza on Pearl; a book signing at Luv Michael.
Made in Tribeca: Luv Michael
'Tis the season to welcome a new non-profit to the neighborhood: at Luv Michael on Walker, autistic adults produce specialty granola that is sold in dozens of stores across the city and beyond.
Award Winning Robotics & Entrepreneurship Learning Center for Kids Opening on Nassau Street
Rocket Club, the robotics, coding and entrepreneurship center that’s a Shark Tank favorite, is opening a lower Manhattan location. The plan: train the next Elon Musk right here on Nassau Street. / Sponsored
Adding four floors to 172 Duane’s fanciful facade
The building with the 1870s fanciful cast iron facade that sits six feet out in front of its 1980s modern renovation is getting a four-story addition that's been in the works a decade.
Newsletter: Dec. 16
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Where in Tribeca?
'Tis the season...to raise a glass at one of the neighborhood's many watering holes. (And that's this month's WiT theme.) Where's this one? / 4 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
History of Tribeca Buildings
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