A native Tribecan comes home to roost
Rocky Sewell was born on Reade Street, went to PS 234, went away to college, started bartending at Edward's and is now the general manager for Maxwell's -- back where she started on Reade. / 12 comments
Then & Now: a river view over three decades
Here's an insightful observation: times have changed. And here’s the proof: the view from Vestry and West Street, taken in the early ‘90s as State DOT started to rebuild the highway.
Seen & Heard: Irish furniture for Harrison
Plus lots of news in Fidi: Justino's open on Fulton; Blue Bottle to open soon; Elysium Health to open in WTC; Primp NYC open on Beekman; Purim parties for this week.
“Big Ben” at 108 Leonard in court again
The Times and Crain's report that the case against the developers of 108 Leonard to protect the building's clock tower -- a rare city interior landmark -- is pending in the state's highest court. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: The mystery at Finn Square
Plus two local women open boutique PR firm here; the Beep will host a public hearing on congestion pricing this week; futsal starts a new spring season; Fred Astaire seeking participants for free programs; vending machines for subways. / 7 comments
In the News: 456 Greenwich developers file for bankruptcy
The group that dug the large hole in the ground at Greenwich and Desbrosses that was scheduled to be the "Hotel Barriere Le Fourquet" filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday.
Newsletter: March 18
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Where in Tribeca?
A remnant of Tribeca's past. And a good reminder to look up once in a while. / 10 comments
Seen & Heard: Taking advantage of spring temps
Plus an art installation of 7-foot prisms at the Seaport; photography at Alexander and Bonin; construction inconveniences on Warren and Worth; Daily Goods on John; Color Vue on Warren; Fellow Barber on Fulton; BPC ballfields meeting this week. / 1 comment
In the News: Jazz jam sessions at Church Street
Plus parents at Peck Slip School are worried about Howard Hughes' mercury cleanup; local firefighter gets a mention for his moonlighting gig; Tribeca as the scouting location for wealth porn.
A pedestrian-friendly plan for Fidi
The Financial District Neighborhood Association has produced a radical plan for the area, calling for a complete rethinking of how we use the streets in its most crowded parts. / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Michelin-starred chef opening Paisley
Plus a book signing by Jenni Kayne; Sweetgreen coming to Chambers; Downtown Yogurt & Ice Cream is open; shade for 99 Hudson. / 2 comments
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Zucker's is still my go to bagel source! — Robert Ripps / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
Shinola had a cafe in the front when it opened, but then the cafe part closed, like, 10 years ago.... — PGCNYC / Seen & Heard: Drip coffee at Shinola
Similar background, the same thought. Saddens me a bit. I haven't tried the Utopia Bagels shop on 34th, which may... — Mulciber / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
The best non-bagel shop bagel is Starbucks. I remember Florence when I worked down the block from 51st Street. Loved... — Sherri Rosen / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
Glad to read the clarifying comment by Judy Epstein Gage, and glad to hear David Gage will be staying in... — Marcus / Finlay + Gage has left the neighborhood
I grew up in a neighborhood with basement bagel, bakeries, long, narrow, bagel, ovens, bagelmeister’s, who really knew their craft.... — A. / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
In our house the cart bagels are what we call "cake bagels", barely 1 step up from Lender's frozen bagels.... — Nicole Vianna / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street