First Impressions: Blue Ribbon Federal Grill
The Blue Ribbon group has grown mightily from its Soho roots—with myriad restaurants, bars, even bowling alleys—and the new Blue Ribbon Federal Grill in FiDi is its fanciest establishment so far. So how is it?
Newsletter: May 11
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In the News: Subway Racer
Plus: Nicola Formichetti's apartment; Tutto Il Giorno owners to open Hudson Yards restaurant; Seaport demolition could foreshadow a supertall tower.
Special Packages for Mother’s Day at Tribeca Spa of Tranquility
This Mother's Day, give Mom the gift she really wants—quality time at a quality spa. Tribeca Spa of Tranquility, called one of the world's nine best by W Magazine, has five special packages sure to delight her. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: How Cops Evade Tolls
Plus: Max restaurant was awarded the Quality Approved seal; Mmuseumm's new exhibits are about to open; Cricketers Arms space is for rent; spring celebration at Duane Park; "Welcome to New York" signage. / 4 comments
In the News: Prison Towers
Plus: Ichimura review; Battery Maritime Building stalled; the leak in the World Trade Center Oculus; Greenwich Street retail condo sold. / 2 comments
The Food Vendors at Canal Street Market
They'll be serving ramen, grain bowls, sushi burritos, pie, ice cream, dumplings, and more.
This Saturday: Tribeca Play Day with Children’s Museum of the Arts
Bring your favorite little creative to 100 Barclay's 18th-floor Children's Play Lounge for an interactive day of design. / Sponsored
Nosy Neighbor: Is This Parking Lot at Risk of Getting Developed?
"Do you know of any plans to construct at 74 Hudson? Seems like it would be too valuable to just remain a parking garage. I'm looking at moving to the area but if there's going to be noisy construction and the disappearance of light, I'm not sure it's a good idea." —L. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Wine Bar on W. Broadway?
Plus: Il Mulino clarification; a peek inside Canal Street Market's food hall; meeting about local transportation issues; Abraham Foxman on his life as a hidden child; rally for loft tenants.
Some Improvement at the Five Boro Bike Tour
Anecdotally, yesterday's Five Boro Bike Tour appears to have been less bothersome than in recent years. But there were still complaints, and a resident measured the noise with a sound meter. / 4 comments
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Our apartment was inside the "frozen zone" and when we were finally able to return to it in mid-October, I... — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... / A documentary honors the work of the Sanitation Department after 9/11
Or make it a mall of counterfeiters, like a Needle Park or, better yet, the modern-day Essex Market of counterfeiting.... — James Bogardus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
The Starbucks on Chambers and W. Broadway is definitely popular and it's situated in a dream spot considering the subway... — Jslv / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Given the illegal activities surrounding the building, maybe a museum celebrating the counterfeiting industry would be an appropriate use of... — Reademan / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good ideas and good luck trying to get some institution aware of the building and its possibilities -- — John Willenbecher / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Maybe it's worth pointing out the existence and availability of this building to the powers that be at some museums.... — Marcus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good idea, Marcus. I always thought New York could use a Museum of Architecture (well there is the Skyscraper Museum... — George Bacon / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway