In the News: Bonkers Plan to Woo Amazon
Plus: Ruchi Indian restaurant reviewed; checking in on Fraunces Tavern; phone snatching on N. Moore; attempted theft at Saks. / 1 comment
Third Time’s a Charm for the Brooklyn Robot Foundry
"It’s bigger! It’s brighter! It has very tall ceilings!" says Jenny Young of Brooklyn Robot Foundry's new Tribeca location. "And we’ll be there for the at least the next decade."
Summer Activities for Kids in Tribeca
The longest days of the year can get really long if you have a bored child hanging around. Keep ‘em occupied—and happy!—with these excellent neighborhood options. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Bon Chon Has Closed
Plus: Monk McGinn's pub goes for the rustic look; traffic expert in free talk at New York Law School; 3 World Trade Center's construction hoist; WeWork's banner; "Billions" is back. / 1 comment
New Chefs at Racines and North End Grill
This could work out nicely for everyone. / 7 comments
In the News: Plaza Redesign Threatens Food Carts
Plus: Opening forecast for Jill Lindsey's Tribeca shop/café; Canal Street redesign approved; Sunshine Cinema closed; explanation from owner of François Payard Bakery; subway elevator brouhaha; storm resiliency. / 1 comment
A New Shade Showroom on Hudson Street
Innovation Shades, currently based on Vestry, is opening a street-level retail space. / 2 comments
Tribeca at Its Best: Penthouse C at the Sterling Mason
Penthouse C is a duplex spanning 4,986 square feet, featuring a ballroom-sized great room opening onto the extraordinary terrace and the option to acquire private parking. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Massive Chick-fil-A Revealed
Plus: David Chang's chicken chain Fuku is open at Brookfield Place; a curveball from Mulberry & Vine; big sale at Roberta Roller Rabbit; "The Goldfinch" filmed here; World Trade Center mall market still far from ready. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: 24-Hour Construction at 111 Murray
Plus: New opening forecasts for Il Mulino and Allied Maker lighting store; Sole di Capri is making pizza; miniature Duane Reade by Walgreens now open at the World Trade Center mall; "Power" TV shoot. / 2 comments
Red Terra Cotta Facade Proposed for Canal Street
Developer Trans World Equities and architect Paul A. Castrucci will need to persuade the Landmarks Preservation Commission that it belongs there. / 4 comments
In the News: Tribeca Mom Getting Some on the Side
Plus: Details on Cuomo's plan for congestion pricing; workaround to keep the Statue of Liberty open during the federal government shutdown; therapist Mark Epstein; American Stock Exchange hotel conversion; the history of 49 Walker; two downtown Gristedes markets might close. / 6 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
The Canal Street article is behind the NY Times paywall, so I could not read it. But in the flash... — Marcus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
With all the hoopla over the renewed Carnegie Deli - I'm sorry it's not them!! — Bec / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
Based on recent openings in the neighborhood, it seems the fad has moved from cookies to savory carbs like bagels... — N / Chip City has closed permanently
The Reade St commercial parking is probably an artifact of over 20 years ago when there was plenty of commercial... — N / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Yes, and the vagrants on Canal Street need to go, too. — James / Seen & Heard: Wayfinding for a counterfeit bazaar
SW -- I have written extensively about "micromobility" harms. I have called for reforms that could help "powered" bikes and... — Komanoff / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Looking forward to them opening, but still laughing at the idea that they are going to put seats in that... — N / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers