Newsletter: Aug. 4
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In the News: Man Threatening to Jump from Building
Plus: The former Tribeca Cinemas building will become "mixed-use office retail and lifestyle facility"; steak frites specialists to open on Watts Street; restaurateur Elio Guaitolini; downtown workforce continues to grow. / 4 comments
Novelty Quest: Crab Night
The search for new experiences takes Caroline Wilson Kaufman to the Hideaway on Duane Street, which flies in blue crabs from Maryland every Sunday and Monday in summer. It makes for a smashing meal.
Seen & Heard: Rainbow Umbrella
Plus: Domino's closed for renovations; Swiss In situ's inaugural show will be about zines; postal-services shop closed; signage for YogaSpark; "Falling Water" is back again.
In the News: Opening Date for Deluxe Movie Theater
Plus: Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen reportedly bought in Tribeca; Marv Albert also bought here; Pier 17 forecast; Eataly opens next week; Spring Studios restaurant pop-up; Café Grumpy in FiDi; new paint color and organ for St. Paul's Chapel. / 1 comment
First Look: Inside the New Eataly
The new Eataly at the World Trade Center opens next Thursday, and there was a press preview today. The place is spectacular—and it feels much more spacious than the one in the Flatiron. / 8 comments
Seen & Heard: Olympics on the Hudson
Plus: Etsy merchandise at Whole Foods; Independence Plaza North sidewalk construction; Baron Von Fancy-ish signage at Best Market; "slow" sign outside the Dietz Lantern building. / 3 comments
Tribeca’s First No-Cash Restaurant
"It was the best thing I’ve ever done for my employees," says Mulberry & Vine owner Michelle Gauthier about no longer accepting cash. "It was life-changing." / 9 comments
In the News: Another Ice Cream Cart
Plus: Protestors threaten to "occupy" City Hall Park; St. Paul's Cathedral slideshow; Target also opening a store in the East Village.
Seen & Heard: Arcade Bakery Is Closing for a Month
Plus: Schnippers' schnazzy entrance; 433 Greenwich sidewalk shed partially removed; good news and bad news at Wichcraft; 111 Murray is above ground; no parking on part of Duane for 17 days; police barricades blocking bus stops. / 6 comments
Trinity Boxing Club Found a Home in Tribeca
Founded in 2004 at 110 Greenwich, Trinity Boxing Club had to close in the fall of 2015 because of a rent hike. / 2 comments
Newsletter: Aug. 1
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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