Seen & Heard: The Battery Bike Path Is Also Open
Plus: How are we feeling about 56 Leonard?; White Street block is now permit-parking; the T. Edward Wines office on W. Broadway; a hearing on cutting red tape in the city. / 8 comments
Seen & Heard: The Bike Path Outside Brookfield Place Is Open
Plus: The remodeled McDonald's on Chambers; a book of erotica called "Tribeca"; the Bennett will take reservations; Martin Auer Bakehouse appears stalled; Holiday Craft Fair seeks vendors. / 3 comments
Newsletter: Nov. 26
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In the News: Moving Day at the Ladder 8 Firehouse
Let the renovation begin. Plus: A recap of the recent Mudd Club Rummage Sale; real estate lobbying group says storefront rents are dropping. / 1 comment
A Dozen New Enthusiasms
It’s been nearly two years since I gathered together a bunch of things I can heartily recommend. Let the good vibes roll…. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Quiet Clubbing Party
Plus: Stillfried Wien adds square footage (and is having a sale); menus for the Bennett bar; Marvel TV show "Luke Cage" is shooting here again; Christmas celebration at the Seaport District; the Lilac has returned; debating rooftop additions. / 1 comment
In the News: Tracy Anderson’s Studio Is Moving
The lawsuit was presumably a factor. Plus: A developer that likes brickwork; tree-planting at the World Trade Center's Liberty Park; wine lists in peril; Sushi Azabu reviewed; pipe-wielding homeless man arrested. / 1 comment
Another Rent Casualty
The kids' music studio Hands On! is closing its Tribeca location after 15 years. The landlord tripled the rent. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: French Onion Sandwich
Plus: Livly kids' boutique looks ready to open any minute; new Greenwich Street building semi-revealed; Valley sale; Classic Car Club appears to be moving; checking in on the huge new rental building on Hudson; Torly Kid candy drive.
New Kid on the Block: Concepts
After a series of pop-ups, the Boston sneaker and streetwear shop Concepts has turned the storefront at 225 Hudson into the brand's first, permanent New York City store. It's a beaut. / 1 comment
In the News: Remembering John Zuccotti
Plus: Khe-Yo chef Phet Schwader took his mom to Laos; the Tracy Anderson "tamily"; Sterling Mason penthouse sold (and I'm starting a rumor about it); more plans to make people like Water Street.
Seen & Heard: The Food Emporium Deal Is Done
Plus: The supermarket's final day; the Christmas tree stand on Greenwich is setting up; Tribeca in "Jessica Jones"; Friends of Washington Market Park's Christmas celebration; how to buy a plaque on a Tribeca park bench. / 8 comments
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I realize this is not about scaffolding - but something just as or even more annoying. The folks that own... — Darla / Conversion plans are set for Sofia Brothers warehouse on Franklin
I live in the immediate area and do not have a child attending fhe adjacent school. But how can the... — Nicole Piccirillo / The city will open the shelter next to Peck Slip School
The truck is parked by a fire hydrant.... — Lia / Seen & Heard: Playgarden now has immersive French
I looooove Honeybrains. A great addition to the neighborhood! I chatted with the staff, and they haven't seen a lot... — tbcagirl / New Kid on the Block: Honeybrains
There’s a big sign for Alo in Ferragamo space. Don’t know if this is old news but Madewell Men’s is... — HudsonRiver / Seen & Heard: Former Downtowner Julie Menin is now City Council speaker
Looks like Ferragamo also closes, but Alo opening in its place. — Matt / Seen & Heard: Former Downtowner Julie Menin is now City Council speaker
Today the Auntie Anne's truck morphed into a Cinnabon one! — N / Seen & Heard: Playgarden now has immersive French