In the News: Remembering John Zuccotti
Plus: Khe-Yo chef Phet Schwader took his mom to Laos; the Tracy Anderson "tamily"; Sterling Mason penthouse sold (and I'm starting a rumor about it); more plans to make people like Water Street.
Seen & Heard: The Food Emporium Deal Is Done
Plus: The supermarket's final day; the Christmas tree stand on Greenwich is setting up; Tribeca in "Jessica Jones"; Friends of Washington Market Park's Christmas celebration; how to buy a plaque on a Tribeca park bench. / 8 comments
New Kid on the Block: The Bennett
"The demographic changed," said co-owner Alberto Benenati when asked why Petite Abeille was converted into the Bennett, a retro-glam bar opening tonight. "We thought it wanted to be something more sophisticated." / 2 comments
Newsletter: Nov. 23
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First Look: Huge New Riverside Complex
The developer of the lot across from Pier 40 presented a preliminary plan, and it's as massive as expected. Some surprises: There's a "landing point" in case the city/state decides to build a pedestrian bridge to Pier 40, big-box retail space, and an elevated public park created from old High Line tracks. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: A Sickly-Sweet Smell
Plus: What's happening to the grand lobby of 49-51 Chambers?; Sharon Jones appearance; rumored hotel on west Spring Street; ARChive of Contemporary Music's holiday sale. / 3 comments
In the News: Architect Chosen for the WTC Performing Arts Center
Plus: More details on the 19-story building going up on Broadway; Battery food cart worker sprayed boss with hot sauce; chef Floyd Cardoz's next move; a banker-turned-ceramicist.
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Prove it. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: The Return of Il Mattone
Plus: Brookfield Place is planning holiday pop-up stalls in the Winter Garden; another Marvel TV show shooting here; checking in on four towers under construction; do a mitzvah for Thanksgiving; how to apply for the community board.
Spotlight: A Uno
"Shopping is a form of self-expression," says Ann Benedetto, whose A Uno clothing boutique has been at the corner of W. Broadway and Duane for 14 years. "Walking into a store that matches how you feel inside is fabulous."
Seen & Heard: Opening Date for the Bennett Bar
Plus: Egregious NYPD parking; "John Wick 2" and "Furball" shooting here tomorrow; closing sale at Capital Audio & Electronics; Cast Iron House topper finally starting construction; Orgasmic Meditation potluck; FiDi café closed; what's happening in the old Duxiana space? / 11 comments
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