Seen & Heard: Another Incident at 111 Murray
Plus: Noted Tribeca café opens tomorrow; tickets for the Pier 17 concerts aren't cheap; Twenty First Gallery opens today; Lower Manhattan Cultural Council's open studios; more on the gymnastics facility.
New Kid on the Block: Royal Green Appliance Center
"We built this primarily for architects, designers, contractors—that's why we're in the same building as the Department of Buildings!" says co-owner Rob Satran of Royal Green's new appliance showroom at Broadway and Reade. "But any retail customer can buy an appliance, too."
In the News: Tribeca Design District Night
Plus: More on the new building at 1 Beekman; subway elevators approved outside 45 Broad; stuff a Tribeca model likes. / 2 comments
Elite Gymnast Opening a Studio Here
Paul Ruggeri Gymnastics promises "world class gymnastics instruction," along with "#fitness #handstands #ninja #tumbling #trampoline"—and, lest you think Ruggeri doesn't know the area, "#tribecamoms." / 1 comment
New Kid on the Block: A Tea Room by Ato
"People at Ato would ask about the ceramics and the tea menu," says Nahee Jung. "So we decided to find designers and tea companies in Japan and launch a new business."
Seen & Heard: Revised Opening Forecast for Il Mulino
Plus: Two Hands is accepting cash once again; a block of Warren Street to be paved for an event and then torn up again; acupuncture franchise said to be opening in Tribeca and FiDi; Sole di Capri is now serving brunch; Community Board 1 nonsense. / 1 comment
Newsletter: May 10
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In the News: Mmuseumm’s “Rest Stop”
Plus: Blink Fitness is opening another FiDi gym; the Beach Street houses that John Ericsson lived in; Imagine Swimming will have a pool on the Upper West Side; local thefts, including one with a knife threat. / 3 comments
Haus Alkire Has Left White Street
"We'll be opening a new space in the fall in a new location—most likely in Tribeca," says Jason Alkire, a co-founder of the fashion line.
Seen & Heard: Souths Took Its Toilet
Plus: Trader Joe's confirmed that its Soho store won't sell wine; 100 Franklin's unneighborly design; Primo's accepts reservations; lighting store opens next week. / 5 comments
In the News: “You’re Rich, You’ll Be Fine”
Plus: Teachers using their own cars as safety barriers; study on the benefits of taxing real-estate developments; Frenchette's egg-and-escargot dish; tax implications of the dog park group's non-profit status; financial writer David Bach. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Home Design Pop-Up
Plus: Charming hardware store signage left up; Leonard Street townhouse renovation uncovered; more of restored Clocktower Building revealed; "Billions" shoot.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow