Seen & Heard: Preview of a New Gallery
Plus: Tokyo Bay has been closed for some work; SoulCycle benefit for Bogardus Plaza; nail salon moved across the street; is BMCC off limits?
Newsletter: Feb. 18
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New Kid on the Block: Best Market
The store is a definite improvement over the Food Emporium, although it feels a bit bare bones, as if the company wanted to avoid overinvesting in a store with a lease that may not get renewed. / 11 comments
In the News: The Seaport Museum’s First Post-Sandy Exhibit
Plus: Will two Tribeca buildings survive the Landmarks Preservation Commission's housecleaning?; Statue of Liberty vendor sucker-punched a tourist for not buying a ticket; the story of Gold Street; Republican running for Silver's seat. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Park Row Is Getting a Tall Tower
Plus: By Suzette crêperie closed because of flooding; inside the 100 Barclay penthouse; Nike shoot today; Lyons Den Power Yoga's new kids' program.
In the News: New 70 Vestry Renderings
Plus: Ed and Christy and Brian and Kelly; a Tribecan had Pantone invent a color for her; an uncouth trainer; Battery Park City Authority approves financials and filings it didn't read; ad agency with a cool terrace. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Tribeca Tower’s Boiler Vent Gets Worse
Plus: Lost cat; construction again at Church and Chambers; Broadway and Franklin circa 1850; romantic poster; is there a Tribeca tax? / 3 comments
Open Letter: What Happened to Our Whole Foods Store?
Every now and then someone sends an impassioned email that I think might foster debate. This comes from Evelyn Gorman of Battery Park City. / 77 comments
In the News: Henrik Lundqvist Moved Here
Plus: Renderings of the new FiDi school; phone snatched in Fulton Center; the House of Representatives voted to fund the 9/11 Memorial and Museum; how many coins are thrown in the memorial's fountains. / 2 comments
New Building Report Card: 11 N. Moore
Is the new building on Varick between Beach and N. Moore better than what preceded it? Does it resemble the rendering at all? Does it add to the neighborhood or detract from it? / 6 comments
Newsletter: Feb. 15
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Seen & Heard: Citigroup’s Shrinking Plaza
Plus: Zucker's is opening a third location; charging stations at Gotan; new salon on Church Street is open; Cornell printmaking students' show at Front Art Space. / 2 comments
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A2……really??? Did you really say that? Absolutely amazing. — Francesca / Nosy Neighbor: What is up with this garage on Harrison?
This information is false. We still plan to open the Tribeca store. Can the author please remove/update this article? — Orly / Modern Bread & Bagel is no longer happening
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
We loved the food and always brought visitors to nyc here as well and they loved it too. You will... — Rmp / Casa Brazilian on Duane has closed permanently
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