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.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Joke or not, that sign has to go. — Marcus / Seen & Heard: Wayfinding for a counterfeit bazaar
Second that; thank you for the compelling history of this building (and our neighborhood)! When available, would be great to... — Reader on Reade / 54 Laight Street in the Tribeca North Historic District is for sale
Congratulations for staying in business in Tribeca. I had a storefront in Tribeca with my family for over 50 years... — Amy Bergenfeld / Spotlight: Greenwich St. Jewelers at 50
Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
Sorry, but to whom should businesses cater, if not the neighborhood families who live and raise children there? — K / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
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