Seen & Heard: Empty Storefronts With the Most Potential
Plus: Maman starts brunch service this weekend; the Django now has an early-bird night; Jeff Zimmerman show at R & Company; please just do the survey so we can all move on. / 6 comments
Spotlight: Donzella
"It all grew out of an untrained passion," says Paul Donzella, whose store on White Street is a temple of post-war design. "I’ve been doing this for over 20 years and I never don’t look forward to coming to work." / 1 comment
Newsletter: Dec. 17
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In the News: Closing Dates for W. Broadway Restaurants
Plus: Using 460 Washington to explain the 421-a tax abatement; Howard Hughes's new Seaport District plan (also, it bought the Peck Slip Best Western); Trinity Church ticked off an artist by moving his sculpture; Rector bridge elevator semi-fixed; shoplifters steal gum, threaten stabbing; Woolworth Building in Harry Potter spin-off. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: Donna Ferrato’s Tribeca Portfolio
Plus: Three free Maple meals to be handed out; made-to-order food at Kaffe 1668 South; Local Roots NYC has opened a brick-and-mortar outpost at the Seaport; Fulton Fish Market art show; persimmon correction; a gripe about Eataly. / 3 comments
City Hall Restaurant Is Closing
After 18 years at the Duane Street restaurant, owner Henry Meer will turn his attention to the wine shop he's opening at the World Trade Center mall. / 17 comments
SURVEY: The Best of 2015
What would December be without a look back at the best and worst of the past year? There are only 11 questions and all responses are anonymous—so go on, vote now for your favorite new restaurant, biggest bummer of a closing, and more!
Shop-Local Gift Guide (Part 9)
For the person who has everything, there's always booze, sweets, flowers, fitness classes, and branded merchandise.
In the News: Blue-Ribbon Roast Chicken
Plus: "Nutcracker" with a cast of 270 kids; Nest Fragrances pop-up kiosk; more questions for the Battery Park City Authority.
Three More Buildings Are Toast
On one block of Park Row, five buildings under six stories are going to be torn down. Besides the two we already knew about—which will be replaced by a 25-story tower—the other three will make way for a single development of unknown size. / 11 comments
New Kid on the Block: Muse Paintbar
You don't have to know anything about art when you sign up for a class at Muse Paintbar, which chose Tribeca for its first New York City location. "We think of it as entertainment more than an art lesson," says president Stan Finch. "We're not going to rap your wrist if you're not doing it right."
In the News: Why Joël Robuchon Backed Out
Plus: The history of the Ladder 8 firehouse; a New York Times editorial on the Pier 40 air-rights swap; local leaders' questions for the Battery Park City Authority; Mexican chain opens in FiDi. / 2 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Deep thanks to Nicole for continuing the legacy and mission of our legendary chef David Bouley. I was lucky enough... — Gilberto. / Foundation established for David Bouley
Nicole is a dear friend, and I think the world of both her and David. I had the pleasure of... — Mary Balaban / Foundation established for David Bouley
Tragedy. I went here about once a month. Good spot to eat at the bar. Something for everyone to bring... — Brian / Il Giglio on Greenwich has closed
I've had a vendor for years linked on the site; just recently pulled it down to switch vendors. Stay tuned.... — Tribeca Citizen / Seen & Heard: Stealing the TC logo
Good place for ICE to hang out too. — G / Deliverista hub on Broadway is under construction
This property has been stuck in a bankruptcy proceeding for 6 years. Most jurisdictions around the country would resolve something... — Reademan / Deliverista hub on Broadway is under construction
According to the Signal app, someone called 911 the other day about debris allegedly falling from the crane. Apparently nothing... — MW / Deliverista hub on Broadway is under construction