Seen & Heard: New Exhibits at Mmuseumm
And one's a real heartbreaker. Plus: The Verizon building on Pearl is getting glassed; JazzFest at Bogardus Plaza; Seaport Culture District lineup announced; Brad Greenwood works on paper show.
Westville Is Opening in FiDi
Also on Community Board 1's May agendas: Jake Gyllenhaal and Tilda Swinton filming here; Worth Street reconstruction update; Serafina liquor license; and much more.
First Impressions: Amada
Amada, the big new Spanish restaurant in Brookfield Place, arrives with high expectations, thanks to chef Jose Garces's James Beard Award and "Iron Chef" status. So how is it? / 2 comments
Newsletter: May 2
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Seen & Heard: Raccoon Lodge Is Closing After All
Plus: The former Matsugen space is going to be a three-level store; digging out dirt on Leonard; townhouse renovation (and enlargement); "Lost Jazz Shrines" concert; Transportation Alternatives street fair to involve artisanal food; event space with piano. / 2 comments
In the News: Oculus to Host River to River Performances
Plus: Gigi Hadid likes Nili Lotan; a salute to Arcade Bakery's ham-and-cheese sandwich; White Street building sold. / 4 comments
Gee Whiz Diner Is Downsizing
Faced with an increase in rent and wages, the restaurant is making like James Franco in "127 Hours" and cutting off part of itself in order to survive. / 4 comments
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Prove it. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Trump Hands
Plus: The Five Boro Bike Tour is this Sunday; hotel construction takes over a lot of Desbrosses; exterior demolition on Broadway buildings; new Community Board 1 members; two shows at Taymour Grahne Gallery.
A New Home for Raccoon Lodge
The bar has applied for a liquor license not far from the current location. And it has trademarked a new name.... UPDATE: The new bar is NOT affiliated, says Raccoon Lodge's owner (and the bar will close June 30). / 23 comments
Heyday Facial Shop Is Opening Here
In the meantime, there's a pop-up inside the Tenoverten nail salon in FiDi.
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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