Seen & Heard: Cruise the harbor on a wooden tug
Plus a local resident's new play addresses pregnancy and motherhood; last chance for 20 percent off at Crown Shy; new fast casual pasta in Fidi; a local lecture about The Plaza.
Catching up on New Kids: Primo’s at The Frederick Hotel
From a partner in Mr. Fong's and Oliver Coffee from the hip side of the district is Primo's, a throwback (to the '20s) bar and lounge with a secret party room. / 1 comment
Art in Tribeca: Carmen Herrera at City Hall Park
This is the first major exhibition of outdoor sculptures by New York-based artist Carmen Herrera, who, at 104, is considered to be “the missing link in global modernism.”
12 Month Real Estate Review – A Spotlight on Tribeca Sales
A full review of the last year in sales in the Tribeca market distinguishes between condos and co-ops, doorman vs non-doorman and new development vs resale condos. / Sponsored
Los Tacos No. 1 is open
The fourth outpost of the Chelsea Market original has gotten raves from food bloggers at its locations across the city. / 10 comments
Newsletter: August 26
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Where in Tribeca?
This find from "Where in Tribeca?" guest editor Sonia Stock is also a "What in Tribeca?" from my perspective. Comment if you know the answer to either question. / 2 comments
If these walls could talk…
Compiled from Tom Miller's posts at Daytonian in Manhattan, the History of Tribeca Buildings database now has more than 125 entries, each with the zesty anecdotes you've come to expect. Here are three recent additions.
In the News: After more than two decades, Barry Manilow’s musical finally gets a New York run
Plus inside the Museum of Future Experiences; another Tribeca art gallery; WeWork moving in to 83 Maiden.
New(ish) Kid on the Block: Sola Lab
Sola Lab is the idea factory behind Soho's Sola Pasta Bar and Fidi's The Pastagram -- three new concept restaurants by two Italian foodie entrepreneurs. / 2 comments
Newsletter: August 22
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Seen & Heard: Two Hands open for dinner soon
Plus play pickleball on Wednesdays in Battery Park City; three fancy pop-up restaurants from afar at Spring Studios; a look back to the 1940 Vesuvio Bakery.










Based on recent openings in the neighborhood, it seems the fad has moved from cookies to savory carbs like bagels... — N / Chip City has closed permanently
The Reade St commercial parking is probably an artifact of over 20 years ago when there was plenty of commercial... — N / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
SW -- I have written extensively about "micromobility" harms. I have called for reforms that could help "powered" bikes and... — Komanoff / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Looking forward to them opening, but still laughing at the idea that they are going to put seats in that... — N / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
I don't know what the legal speed on Chambers is, But the cameras do not trigger unless one is going... — Sandy / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Komanoff: “Driving and drivers are by far and away the bigger threat” when compared to bikes and e-bikes? I’m aware... — SW / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Thanks for article...such a ugly site walking out the front door...and wondering when it will end!!! — Vivian / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on in the construction yard on Harrison?