Destination Ice Cream: Il Laboratorio del Gelato at The Roxy
The original founder of Ciao Bella from the '80s is offering up three flavors at a new stand from his latest venture, founded in 2002 on Orchard Street. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Summer events in Hudson River Park
There are tons of events all summer long in Hudson River Park with some at Pier 25 -- exercise for adults and performances for kids -- and even more a bit up river.
The 11th edition of Tribeca Art+Culture Night is this week!
The night will include exhibitions, performances, curator-led tours and workshops highlighting contemporary art at locations throughout Tribeca (even some typically closed to the public). / Sponsored
McNally Jackson coming to Seaport — with drinks
Nolita's prized independent bookstore is opening an even larger outpost at the Seaport on August 1. And this one will have beer and wine at an interior cafe. / 3 comments
River to River arts festival starts this week
There's work by Yoko Ono, Pam Tanowitz, Jennifer Monson, Sarah Michelson, Nic Kay, Mark Epstein + Carol Becker, Ernesto Pujol, Drag Queen Story Hour, Elia Alba and Ezra Wube.
Slew of new local chain restaurants to open soon
A collection of good eats is coming to the area over the next few months: Sant Ambroeus at Brookfield, Mezcali, Taco Dumbo and Tacombi in Fidi and finally Tiger Tiger at 105 Hudson.
Newsletter: June 17
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Where in (not) Tribeca?
There seem to be a lot of nautical themes in this neck of the woods, though this quirky one also includes a native Westsider: the seahorse. (Though these guys look especially fierce.) / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: Movies at Governors Island
Plus Dianne Talan at 50 White; Brookfield's free summer workouts on the plaza; Holy Ground branches out; a view of a past public art work on Duane. / 4 comments
Vending machine arrives in 1/2/3 station
This is one of only three in the city -- part of a two-year pilot program between the MTA and CVS -- and it's offering a real variety: tampons, toothpaste, beef jerky, condoms and more! / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: When will Buddha Bar open?
The restaurant and bar -- along with its partner restaurant Assunta Rome -- is aiming now for a September unveiling.
Seen & Heard: City cars towed from Reade Street
Plus Roly Poly Guacamole in Washington Market Park CANCELLED; through traffic on Park Place; the Oculus Greenmarket moves back outside. / 5 comments
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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