CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes (July 2016)
Discussed at last night's meeting: Liquor-license applications for Serafina and the Balthazar alums' all-day brasserie in the old Cercle Rouge space (sample menus!); the third street fair on the same Warren block this year; Two Hands's contentious sidewalk café; Buddha Bar. / 7 comments
Novelty Quest: The Willy Wall
The first post in a series exploring novel experiences in the area—because do you ever feel more alive than when you're trying something new? It's by Caroline Wilson Kaufman, who ventured for the first time to the Honorable William Wall, a floating bar out in New York Harbor. / 5 comments
Newsletter: July 14
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In the News: Big Changes Ahead for White Street Restaurant
Plus: A new shop at Brookfield Place and other news from the mall; Michael Kors drops plans to open a store at the World Trade Center; the transformation of 250 Church appears to be on hold; muggings and thefts. / 3 comments
New Kid on the Block: Hank’s Juicy Beef
Henry Tibensky was working in finance when he had an epiphany: "I realized that my dream is to bring the beef sandwich to New York City." One taste of the sandwich, a Chicago specialty, and you can see why he was obsessed. / 8 comments
Townhouse-Like Living in Downtown’s Last Hidden Oasis!
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Seen & Heard: Ward III Is Closed Till Fall
Plus: Door replacement on Desbrosses; new yoga studio on Broadway?; the plaza outside the World Trade Center Oculus; "The Dark Tower" and "Falling Water" shoots; store for lease on Broadway; possible Walker retail space action. / 1 comment
In the News: Pokémon Go at the 9/11 Memorial
Plus: Warren vs. Wooster loft battle; Pier 17 getting glassed; 70 Vestry to have squash court; new Italian restaurant on Pearl. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Survey on Street Fairs
And there's going to be another one on Warren this week. Plus: A new deli appears to be opening on Reade; Sasha Bikoff's pop-up has closed; more Rag & Bone advertising; retail space on Lispenard. / 3 comments
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Nosy Neighbor: Why Are These People Gathering on Broadway?
"The last few weeks I've noticed increasingly larger groups of people—mostly teenagers and a few parents—waiting for something or someone in front of K&M Camera. Any idea what's going on?" —S. / 7 comments
In the News: The Fulton Center Shake Shack Opens Friday
Plus: The Tribeca loft of jewelry designer Mignonne Gavigan Smith; Cuban bar BlackTail opens this week; city mulling traffic changes to the Chambers and West intersection; a look back at the Pulitzer building that was once on Park Row; Q&A with the incoming Community Board 1 chair. / 1 comment
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