Seen & Heard: Antiqueria’s Closing Sale
Plus: An encouraging sign at Frenchette; Italian Radical Design at R & Company; the main entrance at 111 Murray; Ciccio's takeout annex; the grand old New York Mercantile Exchange.
In the News: Tribeca Citizen in the New York Times
Plus: The area's history of terror attacks; one new West Street bridges is delayed, and another appears to be; opening forecast for 10 Corso Como; more thefts; Aire Ancient Baths is opening in Chicago. / 12 comments
NYC Half Marathon to Bypass Lower Manhattan
Also on Community Board 1's November agendas: Changes to the old Super Linda atrium; St. John's Lane safety issues; Peck Slip School security and health concerns; Duane Street facade alterations; Beaver Street reversal; more.
Finally, an Opening Date for Tetsu
After five and a half years, chef Masa Takayama's robata-inspired restaurant will finally fire up the grill for the public. The menu includes fried chicken, peppercorn spare ribs, skewered meat, nigiri sushi, and stews.
Newsletter: Nov. 6
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Falling Glass at 111 Murray
Pieces ended up as far away as the Battery Park City ball fields. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: 56 Leonard Retail
Plus: Demolition in the former Shoofly space; post-restoration facade revealed at 108 Leonard; the main entrance of 19 Park Place; "Nighthawks" and "Law & Order: SVU" shoots.
The Old J&R Building Is Being Torn Down
It will be replaced by a new three-story building dedicated to retail. / 14 comments
Jenni Kayne Is Opening Here on Monday
The "store" appears to be in the former Matt Bernson space on Harrison Street. But you can't walk out with merchandise; you have to order it and it'll be shipped to you.
Seen & Heard: Friends & Fashion Pop-Up Shop
Plus: Exhibit about re-editing "The Wizard of Oz"; update on the massive air conditioner outside McDonald's; the Release of the Fishes; glorious time of year at the Tribeca Greenmarket.
A New Theater Space in Tribeca
The nonprofit organization Sokoloff Arts is opening Town Stages at 221 W. Broadway, formerly White Street restaurant. "It's a collaborative space where people can come together and get to know one another," says founder Robin Sokoloff. "We're looking to hear exactly what the community wants it to be." / 15 comments
In the News: Barriers Added to Bike Path
Plus: Vigils to remember the victims of the attack; a terrorist group claimed responsibility; two local news sites closed down; the history of 46 Walker; taxi thief jumps into river. / 14 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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
Looking at other people = fun. Being looked at = not so fun. This is (still) a gross invasion of... — Downtown Dad Again / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor
The photograph begs the question: when is that scaffolding coming down? Seems a very very long time that it has... — George Bacon / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
ITS BACK BETTER THAN EVER! BEST LOCAL PLACE FOR A DRINK AND GOOD FOOD!!! CANT WAIT FOR LUNCH!!! — AA / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new
Since this issue is in play again, I'll opine that the "fluid boundaries between public and private space" is an... — Gary / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor