First Impressions: Manhatta
I almost wish Manhatta didn't have that view, as amazing as it is. Without the view, Manhatta would be the FiDi restaurant of one's dreams; with the view, I worry that it'll be impossible to drop in, and I'd like to eat there often. / 4 comments
In the News: The Crowds Waiting for Taylor Swift
Plus: Handcuffed thief still at large; Hemlock restaurant is closing; Shinola's first hotel will open this fall in Detroit; Water Street renovation.
Seen & Heard: Remembering Nobu Downtown’s Chef
Plus: Lost dog; kids scamming people on Greenwich Street; "designer toy" shop on Broadway; Uber out of bounds; flood-protection test on Canal; Asphalt Green pool clarification. / 12 comments
Maman Will Open Another Tribeca Outpost
This will be the Maman's eighth location, assuming there aren't other others also in the works.
Newsletter: July 23
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Valentine No. 64
These handcuffs have been attached to a Leonard Street loading dock since at least 2011—and they've taken on special resonance after news came out that an alleged thief escaped the custody of the 1st Precinct while in cuffs.
Seen & Heard: Flashlarp!
Plus: A new gallery on Franklin; Cast Iron House sales office has closed; this year's Summer Streets info; mysterious concrete panels; the David Wojnarowicz retrospective at the Whitney. / 5 comments
In the News: “Tropical Hell”
Plus: The history of a building at Duane and Hudson; Pier 17's balloon installation; the conversion of 1 Wall; Don Wagyu review; Raul Guerrero at Ortuzar Projects. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Big Residential Conversion Postponed
Plus: The beautiful backside of 160 Leroy; 1 Beekman topped out; the corner of 11 Beach that was sliced off; soccer event at M1-5. / 5 comments
New Kid on the Block: Glam+Go
"This is our flagship!" says Glam+Go founder Erika Wasser proudly. While the other six New York City locations are all in hotels or gyms, this is the first standalone one, offering services—cuts, color, extensions, nails, and more, for women and men—well beyond the blowouts that the company has been known for.
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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