Seen & Heard: Visit the Ninja Turtles’ Tribeca Lair
Plus: Drawings of the restaurant coming to the former Ivy's Bistro space; Liquor Store artwork; Racines NY also participating in Taste of Tribeca for the first time.
In the News: By Chloe Is Opening in the Seaport
Plus: Battery Park City nanny and toddler disappear, then return; this weekend's obstacle course on Pier 26; Café Altro Paradiso review; a peek inside the new Wyeth showroom; resident urges Battery Park City Authority to think green.
Coworking and Codrinking
The coworking industry—which creates hives for entrepreneurs and independent contractors—continues to thrive. The latest entrant around here is Bar Works, which is promoting a new space on White Street. / 3 comments
Check Out CURRENT – Tribeca’s Hottest New Workout
CURRENT remixes indoor rowing with great music, sexy lighting, cool choreography, hand weights, and core work. The full body workout (that’s low impact so it’s easy on your back and knees) leaves you sweaty and sore, toned, and ready for more. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Update on the Beekman Hotel and Restaurants
Plus: Soho Photo's June exhibits; La Colombe opening on Prince; Soho Square to get spruced up; "Romeo and Juliet" at Castle Clinton. / 2 comments
In the News: The Greenwich Hotel to Open London Property
Plus: Man about town David Cleaver; the Battery Park City Authority forced out local executive; light warfare on Murray; parents who hire adults to do their kids' homework; Telepan closed.
New Kid on the Block: Il Mattone
"The neighborhood called for a slice joint," explains Il Mattone co-owner Charles Fusco about the Italian restaurant's second incarnation. / 5 comments
Another Store Bids Tribeca Goodbye
Jonathan Burden's antiques/art gallery has been on Duane Street for 18 years. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Aesop’s Tribeca Store Is Confirmed
Plus: Water gushing from the 111 Murray site; the curvy façade of Franklin Street mansion; new art-themed bar in the Seaport; the City Hall Park fountain has been turned on. / 1 comment
New Kid on the Block: Pakistan Tea House by Baluchi’s
The new Pakistan Tea House is a lot like the old one, if a bit spiffier and with new items, such as dosas. But it will also serve as a commissary kitchen for Baluchi's. / 4 comments
Newsletter: May 16
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In the News: Post-It War on Canal Street
Plus: When Alexander Hamilton's doctor's mansion was on Chambers; break-dancing tournament finals; design charrette for the Water Street arcades; rowing across the Atlantic.
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Walked by this morning, it’s no longer there — K / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
This is exactly the behavior that brought about Seattle’s downfall. Allowing encampments to completely take over the city by way... — D / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
He's since built a new camp along the fence on the east side of the park, just past the driveway... — C / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
I don't believe allowing people to choose to sleep on the street, especially those with mental illness or substance abuse... — N / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
Here we go…just wait until nyc is covered in skid row type encampments that the nypd has zero power to... — Matt / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
would love to try! is Meadow Lane the only place to find? — Les / Made in Tribeca: Emmy Eats
That ugly orange tarp on the sidewalk has also been there for ages, and it creates a chokepoint when walking... — Tribeca Dad / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on along Broadway south of Worth?