Spotlight: Chambers Street Wines
Long considered one of the best wine stores in the U.S., Chambers Street Wines is primarily known for natural wines. "But of course the vast majority of our customers are people in the neighborhood coming in for a nice bottle of wine to have with dinner," says co-founder Jamie Wolff. / 6 comments
Newsletter: Sept. 11
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Seen & Heard: Trader Joe’s Is Now “Coming 2018”
Plus: The best BLT in the area; La Colombe's draft latte in cans; New York Transit Museum outpost in FiDi; the renovation of Soho Square; Greenwich Street building conversion. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Tribeca’s Other Long-Gestating Restaurant
Plus: Tribeca Art+Culture Night is coming up; Landmarc's reinvention as an event space; new restaurant at the Trump Soho hotel; 91 Leonard from the west; the sales office in the former Matsugen space; counterfeit vendors in curb cuts; two-tower building at the Holland Tunnel. / 5 comments
In the News: Margaret Chin on Tribeca’s Most Urgent Issue
Plus: A report on the debate that Chin skipped; rundown on the candidates in the city council race; sightseeing ship caught fire; young couple desperate to flee the honking near Holland Tunnel; Pierre Yovanovich at R & Company. / 5 comments
Instagram Tribeca (Vol. 25)
Not-half-bad photos of greater Tribeca by yours truly. And if you think you’re not an Instagram person, you might give it a try. It’s less yappy than other social media. / 2 comments
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Prove it. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: A School on Beach Street
Plus: BMCC's swimming pool is finally going to reopen; ball field padding replaced; Franklin Street art; why DanceBody didn't open; city council candidate filed complaint against Chin; "La La Land" and Harry Potter outdoor film screenings; White Street renovation reveal; mysterious storefront; Barbara Kasten art show. / 6 comments
In the News: Health Risks for Children Exposed to 9/11 Dust
Plus: FDNY confirmed that the fire started in Pho King's ductwork; Tribeca radio personality arrested for fraud; Jay Street condo conversion after allegations of toxic mold; video of the city council candidates; Frenchette would seem to be delayed; St. John's Terminal project has been sold.
New Kid on the Block: Sweaty Betty
What sets the brand of fitness apparel apart is that it's designed by women—including founder Tamara Hill-Norton—for women. "We will never do men's," said the rep who showed me around.
A Furniture Showroom Is Opening on Hudson
All of Thomas Hayes Studio's pieces are "handmade in Hollywood."
Seen & Heard: Harry & Ida’s Luncheonette Opens Today
Plus: Israeli fashion pop-up on Greenwich; no reopening date yet for Bar Cyrk; "Sphere" sculpture finally unveiled at Liberty Park; dance studio for adults opened in Tribeca; matching donations for "Tribute in Light"; what looks like an Adidas store on Sixth Avenue; exhibit of fashion illustration.
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Deep thanks to Nicole for continuing the legacy and mission of our legendary chef David Bouley. I was lucky enough... — Gilberto. / Foundation established for David Bouley
Nicole is a dear friend, and I think the world of both her and David. I had the pleasure of... — Mary Balaban / Foundation established for David Bouley
Tragedy. I went here about once a month. Good spot to eat at the bar. Something for everyone to bring... — Brian / Il Giglio on Greenwich has closed
I've had a vendor for years linked on the site; just recently pulled it down to switch vendors. Stay tuned.... — Tribeca Citizen / Seen & Heard: Stealing the TC logo
Good place for ICE to hang out too. — G / Deliverista hub on Broadway is under construction
This property has been stuck in a bankruptcy proceeding for 6 years. Most jurisdictions around the country would resolve something... — Reademan / Deliverista hub on Broadway is under construction
According to the Signal app, someone called 911 the other day about debris allegedly falling from the crane. Apparently nothing... — MW / Deliverista hub on Broadway is under construction