Newsletter: July 31
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In the News: The Ice Man at Chambers and Greenwich
Plus: More details on the Hudson Square Smorgasburg, opening soon; the neon-sign boom at restaurants; Tribeca model stars in the Weeknd's new video; man on a food-poisoning mission. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Ecco Is in Gas-Line Limbo
Plus: A peek inside Harry & Ida's Luncheonette; new shrimp vendor at Saturday Greenmarket (and return of the berry farmer); Western Spirit wants to sublet; Italian-food store not happening at the World Trade Center mall; Le Botaniste restaurant on Grand; Franklin façade. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Hudson Eats Lost Its First Tenant
Plus: Peacock transporter causes sensation; W. Broadway bollards fortified by useless speed bumps; nut store closed early; the semi-planted Irish Hunger Memorial; "Lost art form in progress."
In the News: Pier 17 Update
Including the canopy on the roof and a restroom with river views. Plus: Digging into the history of the building at Greenwich and Canal; new rendering for tall tower at 125 Greenwich. / 2 comments
Another Restaurant No Longer Accepts Cash
Unlike Mulberry & Vine and Sweetgreen—which also only take credit and debit cards—it's a sit-down establishment. / 18 comments
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Prove it. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Vape Shop Opening on Church Street
Plus: Wichcraft's BLT is back; the "Sphere" sculpture has been packed up for its move; temporary Muji store; new street south of Liberty Park; vacant lot in FiDi inspires dreams of a park; "Law & Order: SVU." / 1 comment
In the News: Governors Island to Stay Open Through October
Plus: A review of the new City Acres food hall/supermarket; Irish Hunger Memorial to reopen tomorrow with temporary plantings; lawsuit over 30 Park Place wine storage; Chambers building sold; tall ship in town. / 4 comments
Valentine No. 58
While people who live on Staple Street evidently disagree, I love coming across a fashion shoot—and there seem to be more and more of late. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Tablao’s Farewell Note
Plus: No more reopening signage at Acappella; refugee children being whitewashed; Cosmopolitan Hotel's entrance; the silverblob's plaza. / 5 comments
Newsletter: July 27
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Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
This is the kind of planning that has me very apprehensive about his time as mayor. Let's have a big... — K / Mamdani inauguration will close off Broadway on New Year’s Day
"Even cast-iron architecture might have been considered avant garde when it first appeared." No. Just no. Cast iron was intentionally... — James Bogardus / Sneak Peek: 14 White
No slight was intended against Tribeca Paint. It's just nice to have a choice of stores, like we used to.... — Gary / In the News: A 70-year-old Fidi hardware store faces closure
The facade resembles two buildings on Church Street - one on the corner of Warren, the other at Chambers Street.... — Gary / Sneak Peek: 14 White
The best part about those 9 ft windows is the inability to see 14 White while looking out through them.... — James Bogardus / Sneak Peek: 14 White
Sad to see BabyCottons go. Bought many quality gifts there for family and friends. Items were always beautiful and well... — Tribeca Mom / Babycottons and Willow & Zoey are leaving; a jeweler is coming in
Regarding Bubby's, it could be the Devil Wears Prada effect. People re-watching or first seeing the movie in advance of... — Chester / Seen & Heard: An all-time record at Bubby’s?