True Tales of Tribeca Buildings
The History of Tribeca Buildings database—compiled from Tom Miller's posts at Daytonian in Manhattan—has six more entries, each with the zesty anecdotes you've come to expect. / 1 comment
Valentine No. 57
Even the birds are charmed by the flour tracked in and out of Grandaisy bakery.
The Game of the Name
How many staffers at local businesses do you know by name? It strikes me as a way to measure one's engagement in the community—not just your neighbors or your social set, but the people who work here, especially in service industries. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: First Look at 1803’s Menu
Plus: Il Mulino's Tribeca restaurant is hiring; the Flea announced the schedule for its first season on Thomas Street; what artist Robert Janz has been up to; Tribeca in Argentina. / 2 comments
In the News: More Details on Serafina
Plus: Zucker's to open its fourth location; big development planned for Varick Street.
Six Restaurants Worth Going Aboca
As much as I believe in supporting local businesses, sometimes you have to get out of the bubble. / 1 comment
Chef Ichimura Isn’t Coming Back
And he's suing his business partner to have his name removed from the restaurant. / 1 comment
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Prove it. / 8 comments
Seen & Heard: Serafina Opens Next Week
Plus: A memorial park bench for Jennifer Blumin and her kids; likely progress at big new Broadway condominium; Roxy Hotel's ice cream cart; Tom Hanks outdoor film festival; Link NYC wi-fi content. / 1 comment
In the News: Sheldon Silver’s Conviction Was Overturned
Plus: Alleged theft by stroller at Whole Foods; more on SP's Nuts & Candy; Stone Barns looking into food production on Governors Island; Lower Manhattan at risk for affordability; 10 Corso Como opening forecast; Cup & Saucer diner closing. / 1 comment
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History of Tribeca Buildings
"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?
Yes! Quite affordable for the more than 800 billionaires in America! — George Bacon / Sneak Peek: 14 White