In the News: Table Service at McDonald’s
Plus: Brookfield looking to sell 49 percent of Brookfield Place; the history of two buildings with lots of character; a local mother's film about cannabis oil for sick kids; new Greek restaurant in FiDi.
Seen & Heard: Lunch at Augustine
Plus: A peek inside Tetsu restaurant on Leonard; Anthropologie signage; new street markings outside the Balloon Saloon; bus question; ghost sign appearing on Broadway. / 10 comments
Inside the Pearl River Mart Pop-Up
Before starting the build-out of its permanent store, Pearl River Mart has opened a bare-bones pop-up with a greatest-hits collection of merchandise. / 2 comments
In the News: Sky Ting Yoga Opens This Week
Plus: Whale spotted near Liberty Island; reviewing proposed changes to Wagner Park; Battery Park City Authority needs to find a new sailing school for North Cove Marina; more thefts and a ticket seller gets beaten with a cane.
New Home Decor Shop on Duane
Consort will open an interior design office and shop in Tribeca next month. Founded by two men who have worked for SoulCycle, Domino, Apartment Therapy, and ShoP Architects, it offers "a cutting edge-classic look to consumers who enjoy a trend-driven lifestyle."
Seen & Heard: Tower of Mirrors
Plus: The outbuilding at 111 Murray; work is starting on W. Broadway's "all-day brasserie"; excellent show about when artists took over Pier 34; boxing humor; Vestry paint job. / 2 comments
Seriously Spacious, Modern Lofts in Tribeca
The Tribeca loft returns in a contemporary form in New York's most beloved neighborhood. No-nonsense condominium pricing. / Sponsored
First Impressions: Yves
Yves is a stripped-down departure from the owners of Smith & Mills and Navy, but with fussier food (at least at dinner). / 4 comments
Newsletter: Nov. 17
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There’s a Covert Government Surveillance Site in Tribeca
Using documents obtained by Edward Snowden, the Intercept has deduced that the AT&T Long Lines Building houses "a controversial NSA surveillance program that has targeted the communications of the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and at least 38 countries." / 3 comments
In the News: Open-Air Mall Proposed for Off Broadway
Plus: Chef Ichimura is said to have left Ichimura at Brushstroke; new 9/11 Tribute Center landlord playing the 9/11 card; helipad lawsuit.
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Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
A balm in our trying times. — malcolm / The new mayor hangs with preschoolers in Fidi
There is also a new bodega a block away and Mulberry Market will be opening a couple blocks away on... — Reademan / New plans for 65 Franklin at Broadway
Jay’s is also opening on Chambers. — Reademan / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
Gourmet Garage is literally across the street. — FiDiGuy / New plans for 65 Franklin at Broadway
It's a condo. Sorry - a reflex and an error. — Tribeca Citizen / The sad and disappointing saga at 111 Hudson
So it’s going to be twice the height of the building next door? How about the infrastructure below? How about... — R. / New plans for 65 Franklin at Broadway
Is it a condo or a coop? Bith labels are used in the article. It makes a big difference in... — Jefffrey Shafer / The sad and disappointing saga at 111 Hudson