Tribeca Then and Now: The Unknowns (Part 5)
Many of Jane Freeman's photos from the 1980s and 1990s were taken at locations I've been unable to identify. Feel free to weigh in. / 9 comments
In the News: Brookfield Place Lobby Redo Includes a New Restaurant
Plus: Gucci's Soho bookstore is now open; Pascaline Lepeltier of Racines named best sommelier in France; Masa Takayama ceramics for sale. / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Philly Pretzel Factory Appears Closed
Plus: Wonderful artworks of 56 Leonard and Tribeca Bridge; dog lost in Tribeca; food-cart garage in FiDi. / 6 comments
Canada Gallery Is Moving to Tribeca
After Regen Projects backed out of its plan to open an outpost on Lispenard, Canada gallery decided to take the space. / 3 comments
In the News: Inside the WeWork Elementary School
Plus: Parking garage at 56 Leonard accused of mangling a Ferrari; new rendering for 100 Franklin; Best Market chain sold to German grocer; recipes from Yves; meeting about storm resiliency at ball fields. / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: Sea’s Canal Street Boutique Is Open
Plus: Protests against awful author today; the Come Back Daily CBD shop looks sharp; pastrami restaurant opening on Lafayette; two businesses accepting Toys for Tots donations; any news on the Leonard Street wine bar? / 3 comments
McDonald’s Said to Be Closing
One hesitates to pray for demolition, but that building is a blight, especially compared to what used to stand there—a twin to the beauty across Thomas. / 8 comments
Newsletter: Nov. 19
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Quiz: Dead Restaurants (Part 3)
"Downstairs, meanwhile, is the bar, which feels like a ’70s swinger’s den, complete with a painting of horses humping." Ring a bell? / 8 comments
Another Stab at Turning 67 Vestry Into Condos
Iliad Realty Group has filed plans with the attorney general's office, but it's unclear whether the company wants to use the existing building or demolish it. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Two More Spaces for Rent
Plus: Car crashed into Broadway sidewalk shed; Seaport District rooftop ice rink and restaurant open next month; when signage blocks a sidewalk; the sculpture on a 56 Leonard balcony. / 12 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
@7soulsdeep — Peter G / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
Just wait until the communist is mayor. You ain't seen nothing yet. Or maybe he'll put all the former NYPD... — Mr T / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
As I see it, it all matters. A civilized city should have good solutions to all of these issues. — Marcus / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
I've always wondered about Mamdani's social media- it's so well done ! (the Mean Girls "It's October 3rd" is a... — It's October 3rd / TCQ&A: Morris Katz
With Paper Source now closed inside Maman, where are people buying greeting cards/wrapping paper locally? (I want to avoid Hobby... — Sara / Seen & Heard: Maman is back open
I prefer the stickers to homeless, junkies, and excrement from dogs or humans. Focus on what matters maybe? — Thomas / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
Agreed about the sidewalk stickers, along with the painted on / sprayed on sidewalk ads and "clever" saying. Also, what... — Marcus / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!