Spotlight: Lance Lappin Salon
"The surprise is that even as Tribeca has grown so much, it has still remained a community of families," says Lance Lappin, who founded the Lance Lappin Salon with his wife, Ivy, back in 1985. They've lived here since around that time, too. / 6 comments
Newsletter: Feb. 25
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In the News: One Tribeca Building Got Through the Landmarks Logjam
One didn't. Plus: Which parts of the World Trade Center Transportation Hub will open (and when); an anti-hub rant; yet another Starbucks theft; map of television shoots. / 8 comments
Seen & Heard: Gay Pride Events Are Coming Back to Pier 26
Plus: Menswear accessory inspired by Franklin Street; Espasso opening a Miami outpost; Broadway stars perform Cole Porter songs; photography show at Hazan Projects.
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Seen & Heard: Another 7-Eleven?
Plus: New Jersey's superior Jenga building; Mulberry & Vine's second location debuts soon; Brookfield Place suit store opening next month; yet another "Law & Order: SVU" shoot. / 3 comments
Supermarket Price Check!
What's the cheapest grocery store in Tribeca? I compared the prices for 14 items at Best Market, Whole Foods, Gourmet Garage, and FreshDirect. The results might surprise you. / 24 comments
In the News: No Federal Flood Protection Money for Lower Manhattan
Plus: Morton Street school zone to be announced; mosaic plaques at the Canal/Broadway subway station; the Odeon's granola; Gentle Monster eyewear boutique; private art collection; another pro hockey player lives here.
The Country House of Your Dreams
Ninety minutes by car from Lower Manhattan, Roxbury is among the more desirable towns in the Connecticut's Litchfield County. And this classic Georgian house is perfectly sited, with complete privacy on a quiet country road. It's been perfectly done—you wouldn't have to change a thing. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: No Sign of Target Yet
Plus: Renderings of the Broadway hotel and its Blue Bottle café; the first public meeting of the Tribeca Alliance; Casey Neistat tests rocket shoes and takes on the Harley-Davidson dealership; comparing 3 and 4 World Trade Center; first look at what might be included at Trinity Church's new FiDi tower.
Joy Gryson Is Moving Out
No word yet on whether the handbag store will reopen in the neighborhood, but in the meantime stop by for a big sale. / 1 comment
In the News: First Reviews of the World Trade Center Oculus
Plus: Three small Battery Park City businesses making way for a big chain restaurant; Q&A with Best Market store manager; residential real estate in the Civic Center area; inside Café Altro Paradiso; midcentury Brazilian design. / 5 comments
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Huge thank you to the Friends of Washington Market Park for repairing the granite pavers at the gazebo (which were... — April Krishnan / Seen & Heard: Pavers repaired at Washington Market Park gazebo
Sounds like a good time and the intel is always great to share. Not sure if LTD was a contender,... — Elizabeth / Crowd Sourcing: A pizza taste-test on a Tribeca rooftop
No pie from Il Mattone? Shameful omission! — harryh / Crowd Sourcing: A pizza taste-test on a Tribeca rooftop
Sad to hear! We will miss you, Casa! Thank you for the wonderful dinners! — Cw / Casa Brazilian on Duane has closed permanently
Tre Sorelle for me, hands down. — G / Crowd Sourcing: A pizza taste-test on a Tribeca rooftop
I am not sure Gran Morsi at $25 for a personal pizza counts in this sort of contest — pizza / Crowd Sourcing: A pizza taste-test on a Tribeca rooftop
If the assailant grazed your chest of private part that’s why I keep my phone in my pockets when I... — Sandra / Woman assaulted on West Broadway in broad daylight