Seen & Heard: A New Café/Bar Has Soft-Opened
Plus: Finally, an official start date for the construction at Bogardus Plaza; Japanese fashion pop-up at 180; Chambers Street clothing store is closing; Morgik Metals has left for New Jersey; Saturday brunch at Houseman.
50 West Luxury Condominiums Starting at $3.3M
Internationally acclaimed architect Helmut Jahn has designed one of the most striking new buildings in the city, with unparalleled views. / Sponsored
In the News: Chin Wins by 200 Votes
Plus: Revised renderings for the 50 Hudson topper; police looking for three teens who attacked man on Reade; a plan to save St. Joseph’s Chapel in Battery Park City; the retail rent "façade." / 15 comments
New Kid on the Block: Harry & Ida’s Luncheonette
Don't let the old-fashioned name fool you. While pastrami is still the headliner at the new Harry & Ida's Luncheonette, there's a lot of forward thinking going on, in the kitchen—the menu is 75 percent vegetarian—and beyond.
In the News: The Best Look So Far at 91 Leonard
Plus: The new Franklin Street mural is an ad; the former Ichimura has changed names again; the inside of St. Nicholas National Shrine; candidate Aaron Foldenauer; "reimagining education" at Portfolio School; restaurateur Drew Nieporent.
Seen & Heard: Opening Forecasts for Tetsu and Il Mulino
Plus: Last night's fireworks caused concern; cool tour of Tribeca's new indoor farm; Canal Street Market now has Mexican food; garbage in the Holland Tunnel off-ramp median. / 2 comments
Discover the Bright Horizons Difference
At Bright Horizons, we understand that your child's education is a priority and that choosing the right program is a big decision. Find a school near you and come see what sets us apart. We’ll also be at the HRP Mamas Lower Manhattan Early Education Fair this Sunday. / Sponsored
Major New Addition to Tribeca’s Gallery District
A huge contemporary L.A. gallery has chosen Lispenard Street for its first New York City outpost. / 1 comment
The Makeover of Canal Street Continues
Two little buildings at the northwest corner of Canal and Broadway are going to be torn down. In their place, developer United American Land is proposing a nine-story office building with a funky motif on the façade. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: The Oculus Skylight Is Open
Plus: What "farm fresh" means to Amazon; the new street art in front of Gotan and Terra; WeWork has leased in another Tribeca building; "virtual conversations" with Holocaust survivors. / 2 comments
In the News: The Argument Against Margaret Chin
Plus: An endorsement of Christopher Marte; thefts, including one at gunpoint; rave review for Ato restaurant; Spring Studios to become Fashion Week hub; artist Rosalyn Drexler. / 5 comments
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
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Here we go…just wait until nyc is covered in skid row type encampments that the nypd has zero power to... — Matt / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
would love to try! is Meadow Lane the only place to find? — Les / Made in Tribeca: Emmy Eats
That ugly orange tarp on the sidewalk has also been there for ages, and it creates a chokepoint when walking... — Tribeca Dad / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on along Broadway south of Worth?
Lispenard St community did organize a petition recently. As far as I know it had no effect. https://tribecacitizen.com/2025/06/11/a-petition-to-address-the-counterfeit-vendors-on-broadway-lispenard/ People are... — Marcus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
Art Spiegelman's "In The Shadow of No Towers" is a remarkable piece of work, and was originally a serialized comic... — Gary / Seen & Heard: PS 234 raises funds for kindergarten teacher
There still seems to be a lot of work going on there. It would have been faster to just tear... — Reademan / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on along Broadway south of Worth?
Tried the Romesco from Meadow Lane and loved it! Really appreciate this origin story and will be buying more products.... — A / Made in Tribeca: Emmy Eats