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
"Anti-Elizabeth" - you are aware Elizabeth is a common name, right? I'm not the same person who was posting earlier.... — Elizabeth / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
There was a short time, several years ago (maybe 10 yrs ago?), when Reade Street changed their parking rules. If... — KC / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
The Gothamist article about compass is very dumb. StreetEasy charges agents to post listings there, so it’s not as if... — Matt / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
You're better off reading about why the counterfeit vendors persist. https://www.city-journal.org/article/canal-street-fake-counterfeit-bags-vendors — James Bogardus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
The Canal Street article is behind the NY Times paywall, so I could not read it. But in the flash... — Marcus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
With all the hoopla over the renewed Carnegie Deli - I'm sorry it's not them!! — Bec / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
Based on recent openings in the neighborhood, it seems the fad has moved from cookies to savory carbs like bagels... — N / Chip City has closed permanently