Close-Up: Watts
The patterns, details, textures, and scars that give Watts Street—and Tribeca in general—its character.
Has Pakistan Tea House Closed for Good?
The metal gate at the iconic hole-in-the-wall has been down for three weeks now. / 8 comments
First Impressions: The Django
Can the new jazz bar at the Roxy Hotel capture some of that old Silver Lining magic? / 3 comments
In the News: Award-Winning Penthouse Renovation
Plus: Citigroup's new headquarters will be entirely open-plan; inside the new eyewear shop on Grand.
A Pioneer on Lafayette
A fancy furniture and design shop is moving from Noho to the area just above Collect Pond Park. / 1 comment
The New Gallery on Walker
After 18 years in Chelsea, Alexander and Bonin is moving to northeast Tribeca.
Newsletter: Dec. 28
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In the News: World Trade Center Oculus Said to Be Opening in March
Plus: Massive art installation on Wall Street; more on City Hall restaurant's closing, and how it served the homeless a free lunch; when Trinity Church was the New Year's Eve gathering point; homeless couple with 10 cats; theft at FiDi Mexican restaurant.
Seen & Heard: A Deli Is Actually Opening
Plus: Calypso St. Barth is definitely off at Brookfield Place; Saleya stripped bare; 19 Park Place's western side; a suggestion for El Vez Burrito; Franklin Street salon; Best Market truck; unsolved "Where in Tribeca...?" / 3 comments
South Tribeca Is Getting a Very Funky Building
It'll have inch-thick concrete walls and motorized windows. / 5 comments
The World Trade Center Light Show
Every now and then, when the sun in shining at there's some haze in the air, the World Trade Center towers do something dazzling. / 3 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
History of Tribeca Buildings
I think it’s called due diligence and sounds like something the new owner (likely you) failed to conduct. — Cd / Eulalie owners forced to sue their landlord
You really can't compare a global corporate restaurant chain like Beefbar with a literal "mom and pop" aka "husband and... — xtrakrispy / New Kid on the Block: Eulalie
Oh great! Another Pilates! Now there is a Pilates for each Starbucks, pizza parlor and kiddy day-care center. — George Bacon / STRONG Pilates coming to Broadway and Leonard
I think they should have just gone to City Hall. — Geroge Bacon / Staking out Taylor’s house on her big day
Bar 135 has it all. Great food, great people, and the best bar staff. Volume is on for all the... — Mike / Where to watch the World Cup
I knew Peter Matera well before his passing. In fact I'm the only person he ever sold a building to... — Josh / Eulalie owners forced to sue their landlord
You ever own a building then have to absorb liability on a 7 figure injury lawsuit because the tenant cheaped... — Daniel / Eulalie owners forced to sue their landlord