Reflections on the City (Vol. 9)
More proof that I have a thing for reflected light, the way it forms patterns and shapes on city surfaces. / 1 comment
First Impressions: Ato
At the new 14-seat restaurant on Grand Street, the food combines the clarity of Japanese flavors with French richness.
Close-Up: Lispenard Street
The patterns, details, textures, and scars that give Lispenard Street—and Tribeca in general—its character. / 2 comments
More History of Tribeca Buildings
The History of Tribeca Buildings database—compiled from Tom Miller's posts at Daytonian in Manhattan—has six more entries, each with the zesty anecdotes you've come to expect. / 2 comments
Tribeca Art Night Is This Thursday
Two dozen venues are staying open late, making for a memorable night of art in the neighborhood. / Sponsored
New Building Report Card: 15 Leonard
Is the new condominium at 15 Leonard better than what preceded it? Does it resemble the renderings at all? Does it add to the neighborhood or detract from it?
Seen & Heard: Another Fulton Center Store Has Closed
Plus: Nick Lowe is playing City Winery; Chambers Street Wines's good deed; the answer to last week's "Where in Tribeca...?"; military helicopter flyover. / 2 comments
In the News: Second Hawk Dead in City Hall Park
Plus: "Women Who Build" photo exhibit; Park Avenue exodus; Trinity Church's bridge to nowhere; yet another tower planned for FiDi.
Spotlight: Steven Sclaroff
The front of interior designer Steven Sclaroff's White Street office is a small store full of furniture and other items that have caught his eye. "I stay away from the stuff you see a lot," he says. "It's more fun to have stuff be less familiar. It’s fresher."
Newsletter: Mar. 13
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In the News: Lead Levels at Local Schools
Plus: Drama at Belle Reve; Taylor Swift fan accused of stalking; thefts and robberies; history of "twins" on Chambers; bridal designer; 1740 map of Lower Manhattan. / 1 comment
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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
Before Koh that store was Kai’s Kids (if I’m not mistaken). She had a beautiful selection of kids’ clothing, including... — Phyllis Ruffer / Koh’s Kids on Greenwich has closed