New Kid on the Block: Naturino
"We've been doing this for thirty years," says Jae Lee, whose Naturino store is now open on Reade. "We know how to fit the shoes." And he's getting help from three former Shoofly staffers.
New Kid on the Block: Galerie de Café
Dr. Reena Clarkson, a local orthodontist and a mother of six, decided she didn't have quite enough on her plate, so she opened a café. It's displaying kids' art and it'll soon begin serving sweet and savory pies. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: World Trade Center Mall Tracking Report
Plus: Possible spa on Chambers; Barry's Bootcamp closed for renovation; prayer arrangements for taxi drivers; "Final Fantasy" art exhibit. / 7 comments
A New Lingerie Boutique
After Petticoat Lane closed and Kiki de Montparnasse abruptly went out of business, Tribeca women were left with no local options for intimates. That's about to change....
Newsletter: Aug. 8
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In the News: Unkempt City Hall Park
Plus: Fire at the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse; police vehicle gets hoisted into the air by a World Trade Center security bollard; time-lapse video of the mural at 100 Franklin. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Silent Summer Dance Party
Plus: The first Summer Streets shutdown is today; DIY peephole; pretty new windows at a Reade Street conversion; more info on the new Pret a Manger.
In the News: More Options for Church Street Building Makeover
Plus: François Payard has left his bakery chain; progress for the proposed new park in FiDi; Dirty Bird partnering with Chambers Street Wines. / 2 comments
Nosy Neighbor: What’s the YogaSmoga Townhouse on Greenwich Street?
"The door at 428 Greenwich has a sign on it saying 'YogaSmoga Townhouse.' I see that YogaSmoga is a yoga clothing brand, but what's the townhouse part about?" —K.
Seen & Heard: Nobu’s Final Months in Tribeca
Plus: What the "no parking" signs on Duane are there for; Tribeca Meet & Greet; 5 Franklin Place's main entrance; Sixth Avenue liquor store; another window cat on Warren. / 3 comments
In the News: Rescued Jumper Is a Murder Suspect
Plus: Mugger punches man who refuses to hand over money; shoe store robbed by a pack of teens; the history of 110 Reade; Landmarks Preservation Commission allows $95 million expansion in exchange for two elevators.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
I was disturbed to read the unsettling article about Chris Marte’s disgruntled former employee’s complaint. For the 2 or 3... — Skip Blumberg, Friends of City Hall Park / Staffer for Marte files complaint with Department of Investigation
Have to admit, I agree. NYC has fallen to the Greta Thunberg crowd. — Will Meyerhofer / Mezze on the River closing permanently for BPC construction
Agreed — James K / Mezze on the River closing permanently for BPC construction
We need a Cuban restaurant, Not Sophie's. — Manny / Friedmans new space on Greenwich will be an Italian concept
Will they be serving breakfast all day? — Manny / Friedmans and Suram will open soon on Greenwich & North Moore
Great article! Love learning more about the small businesses that make up our neighborhood. Our daughter has gone to DWMR... — Shira Penziner / TCQ&A: Rachel Cantor & Ryan Swearingen
Both our daughter and son have danced with Miss Rachel and it is truly the perfect experience for budding performer!... — Kally / TCQ&A: Rachel Cantor & Ryan Swearingen