In the News: Scoop Is Closing
Plus: Tribeca Trust's "jazz funeral" for south Tribeca; high-end housing slump in Lower Manhattan?; opening dates for Governors Island and its new hills; learning to do a handstand; fire below ground; John Watts statue; Paulie Gee's pizza. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: That Chinese Restaurant Isn’t Really New
Plus: Amada's café is now open; a reader recommends the renovated Tokyo Bay; Tribeca CSA has shares available; a show of Donna Ferrato's Tribeca photos; studio space for emerging artists. / 6 comments
Empire Diner? Umpire Diner? Vampire Diner?
The big question is whether the new restaurant has any affiliation with the Empire Diner in Chelsea, notably resurrected by chef Amanda Freitag and partners in 2014 (but lasting just under two years).
The 19 New Buildings Under Construction in Tribeca
If it seems like there's a new building going up on every other block, that's because there is. Here's a recap of the 19 new buildings under construction in Tribeca—all but one are residential. / 6 comments
TONIGHT: Celebrate the Downtown Design Festival at the Seaport
Join Seaport District NYC to celebrate the Downtown Design Festival (May 5-17) at the official opening night. Free to the public, the event will feature music and live entertainment, as well as food and spirits available for purchase. / Sponsored
Newsletter: May 9
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Field Trip: The High Bridge
Like porch swings and celebrity nudes, pedestrian bridges are irresistible—especially ones that have been off limits for 40 years. / 4 comments
In the News: History of a Reade Street Building
Plus: "Leadership rumble" inside Community Board 1; new Cortlandt Alley condo rendering; the Tribeca loft of artist Grimanesa Amorós; Gyllenhaal/Swinton film shoot.
Seen & Heard: New Chinese Restaurant in Battery Park City
Plus: Best Market's sidewalk signs; Lloyd Cole in concert; Battery Dance at the Schimmel Center; Danish design exhibit. / 6 comments
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Prove it. / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: Why Does 3 World Trade Center Have Tailpipes?
"The photo tour of 3 World Trade Center that Curbed ran last week included a photo of what look like tailpipes, but it didn't say what they are. Can you find out?" —A.
You’re Invited: Seaport District NYC Celebrates the Downtown Design Festival
Join Seaport District NYC to celebrate the Downtown Design Festival (May 5-17) at the official opening night. Free to the public, the event will feature music and live entertainment, as well as food and spirits available for purchase. / Sponsored
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History of Tribeca Buildings
So what is the plan for this building? — Reademan / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on at 132 West Broadway?
Proud to have represented both the seller and buyer in this transaction. A truly incredible building whose connection to old... — Zachary M / Action at the old Tribeca Tavern
My team just sold the building. I love old TriBeCa and the provenance of these historic buildings. — Zachary M / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on at 132 West Broadway?
Re the service "improvements" -- I experienced them last week when I ended up taking the #1 because there wasn't... — N / Seen & Heard: Church Street School annual block party
This only benefits Venado. The community will suffer. — Native / Tower address will be 308 Greenwich
No one that lives at 310 Greenwich or right where tower will be built is looking forward to this environmental... — Native / Tower address will be 308 Greenwich
Do we know when ThisBowl is opening? — sammyg / Blank Street Coffee coming to West and Vesey