New Kid on the Block: Maman
The front half of Maman's new Tribeca outpost is along the lines of the original café on Centre Street, with pastries, sandwiches, salads and more in an impeccably art-directed space. In the back, Maman breaks the mold with a full-service all-day restaurant. / 1 comment
Newsletter: Dec. 21
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Seen & Heard: Saleya’s Farewell Note
Plus: Broadway clothing store closing; Bond New York's Tribeca real estate office has closed; a café explains its C grade; "John Wick 2" shot here again; suitcase security; "Where in Tribeca...?" unsolved. / 5 comments
Field Trip: Crown Heights
I kept imagining that locals, seeing us take photos of the townhouses, foliage, and signage, probably assumed we were gentrifiers plotting a takeover. But what's the alternative: never leave Tribeca? Plus, now I know where to get cow skin. / 2 comments
In the News: Alleged Shoplifter Escapes Police Custody (and Handcuffs)
But he was eventually found. Plus: Local politicians to take over School Overcrowding Task Force; Saks Men's Store to emphasize "experimental shopping"; the recipe for Houseman's roasted-squash salad. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Mangez Avec Moi’s Goodbye Note
Plus: The Beekman hotel is now taking reservations; Drybar at Brookfield Place looks very close to opening; stylish FiDi café in the works; Pakistan Tea House is starting to cause concern; now will you please take the survey? / 1 comment
14 Reasons to Be Excited About the Future
There's been a lot of bad news lately, and I fear we haven't heard the last of it, so let's try to focus on the positive (for one post, anyway). Here are 14 things to look forward to in Lower Manhattan in the next year or two. / 10 comments
Quality Gifts Will Never Fail to Inspire Wonder
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Museum of Modern Graffiti | December 2015
When I started this series, there was enough street art for a post every few months, then every six months; now it’s once a year, if we're lucky.
In the News: Sway Lounge Is Closing
Plus: The Baked gentlemen on the "Today" show; the Battery Park City Authority's attempt at communication; rumored Bowery Meat Company spinoff in the Seaport; Peck Slip School parents oppose free breakfast for kids; Trinity Church art installation. / 2 comments
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
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Why does it take so long to open these restaurants? This family has plenty of money and took over the... — Tribeca Neighbor / Sneak Peek: Ludico Tribeca
The cobblestones were designed for 17ty century horse drawn carriages, not today’s semi trucks, so no wonder they need replacement.... — Living in Tribeca since ‘75 / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich
They're absolutely historically appropriate and a massive upgrade from ADA/safety perspective. We're lucky that a number of our crosswalks are... — person / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich
Many years ago, the top floor (at the time) was a daylight photography rental studio- great view, and of course,... — Robert Ripps / Seen & Heard: New restaurant for Battery Park City
Yes couldn’t agree more to wanting something local and fresh! I live in the hood and miss the old local... — Jen / Sneak Peek: Ludico Tribeca
I also don’t understand how the hotel gets to remove the bricks and change the aesthetics. — Kaye / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich
I’m not a fan of these new crosswalks aesthetically. I find them inappropriate for the historic district. If the city... — Cd / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich