New Kid on the Block: Reines Gallery
The new gallery in the River Lofts building kicks off with the first New York City show of Moroccan-born Israeli A.Y. Ayache. Future exhibits won't necessarily be by Israeli artists: "I'm open to anything, if it feels right," says founder Zvi Reines.
P/T Conference Post Game… Math/English Enrichment!
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Is This Parking Lot the Next to Go?
The Dreaded Drill of Development has been spotted at Broadway and Lispenard. / 7 comments
In the News: Timeline for the Food Emporium Replacement
Plus: Battery Park City Authority agrees to meet with its constituency; Brazilian café opening in the Seaport; cruise ship U-turn last night; the dance troupe at City Hall Park. / 8 comments
Seen & Heard: Melissa Etheridge and Mary Chapin Carpenter
Plus: Stalled café on Worth; autumn at the Greenmarket; demolition of brick strip on Leonard; forum on birds killed by our glass skyline; a Bentley for toddlers; exhibit at Steven Amedee Gallery.
Loft Peeping: Two-Bedroom Rental
It's rare to see a rental apartment covered by the shelter media, let alone one that involved a designer.
Newsletter: Nov. 9
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In the News: The River Project Is Onboard for the Pier 26 Estuarium
Plus: A profile of artist Robert Janz; Q&A with the manager of the Armoury; the state of development in New York City; 21-story building replacing two 19th-century tenements on Charlton.
Seen & Heard: Dahlia’s Has Reopened
Plus: New closing date for Raccoon Lodge; spectacular aerial shot of Liberty Park; Brazilian exhibit at R & Company; the booming edible insect industry; Friends of the Lower West Side benefit walking tour. / 1 comment
44-Story Tower Rumored for Southeast Tribeca
It'll take the place of four buildings and displace a dozen businesses—including Capital Audio Electronics, which is closing soon. UPDATE: The owner says "we're not planning anything" and even if they were, a building of that size is not allowed by zoning. / 5 comments
Live Performance by Alex Minasian Trio at The Django
Inspired by classic Jazz Age Parisian boîtes, the intimate jazz club features vaulted ceilings, vintage lighting fixtures, and a state-of-the-art Meyer Sound system. / Sponsored
What Is It About Trader Joe’s?
Those of us who don't understand its appeal would genuinely would like to know: Why do you love the store so much? / 29 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
look to the right! — George Bacon / Seen & Heard: Chambers is a James Beard finalist
look to the right! — George Bacon / Seen & Heard: Chambers is a James Beard finalist
Duane Park Shred A Thon is on April 18 from 10 to 2. — JS Miller / Seen & Heard: Chambers is a James Beard finalist
Will there be a Shred a Thon in Duane Park this year? — C’est moi / Seen & Heard: Chambers is a James Beard finalist
I've lived in Tribeca 20 years and watched many creative and more reasonably priced restaurants closed. Beef Bar over the... — Toni / Paper Moon Giardino is aiming for a spring 2026 opening
Restaurants are now outrageously expensive; I know someone who says that for the price of an entree he can make... — George Bacon / Il Giglio on Greenwich has closed
I am always bemused to walk by luxury clothing boutiques, both male and female, in SoHo and inevitably, glancing through... — George Bacon / Seen & Heard: Subway stair is closed at West Broadway and Chambers