Newsletter: Sept. 10
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In the News: Final Design for the 456 Greenwich Hotel
Plus: Ignacio Mattos opening an all-day Italian restaurant at Spring and Sixth; Harold's Meat & Three will be the restaurant at the Tommie Hotel; an aversion to Evacuation Day; the history of Washington Market Park; Pier 17 event rendering; progress at St. Nicholas church. / 1 comment
Good News for Chicagoans
Hank's Juicy Beef, specializing in "authentic Chicago-style Italian Beef sandwiches," has chosen Tribeca for its first restaurant. / 9 comments
Seen & Heard: Food Emporium Update
Plus: More of the tip of 56 Leonard is exposed; Houseman now serving weekday lunch; Whole Foods coupon; cops vs. cyclists on Varick; Broadway store appears to be closing; Grandaisy Caprese; Cosmopolitan Hotel's paint job. / 3 comments
Memories of Old Tribeca Restaurants
Matchbooks and business cards from the past.... / 9 comments
In the News: Amada Opening Forecast
Plus: Alexander Wang may move his company to FiDi; how Houseman avoids being noisy; sailing lessons off Pier 25; another tourist arrested for climbing the Brooklyn Bridge; why the city should absorb Battery Park City.
Seen & Heard: Shake Shack Signage
Say it five times fast. Plus: Peck Slip School is looking good; another stretch of World Trade Center sidewalk is open; a new partner for Looie, the restroom app; Pace University vegetable garden. / 5 comments
Jean-Georges Vongerichten Is Coming to Save the Seaport
There will be a seafood-themed marketplace in the Tin Building and a 10,000-square-foot restaurant in Pier 17.
New Building Report Card: The Reade Chambers
Is the new building at 71 Reade (and 87 Chambers) better than what preceded it? Does it resemble the rendering at all? Does it add to the neighborhood or detract from it? / 3 comments
China Institute Opens in Lower Manhattan! Don’t Miss the Fall Festival on September 12
At at China Institute's Fall Festival, you can watch special demonstrations of our language, calligraphy, t’ai chi, and brush-painting classes; enjoy snacks; and participate in our tea ceremony. / Sponsored
Chik-fil-A Is Planning a Huge FiDi Restaurant
It'll be three stories and have rooftop seating. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Givenchy’s Patchwork Corrugated Metal Arena
Plus: Gran Morsi starts serving lunch tomorrow (and redid its private room); Food Emporium hasn't closed yet; Bar Hugo's roof decks; ceramic sculptures.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Lol I actually see people using that vending machine all the time! — Tribeca Local / Seen & Heard: Nili Lotan creates Duane Park T-shirt
Totally agree, those hours are ridiculous... it's NYC, not suburban Iowa — Tribeca Local / Anotheroom aims to open on Washington and Vestry
Could you maybe check in on TSB opening plans? Have so been looking forward to it! — GD / An update on the new businesses for Greenwich
Talg, Why can't you take your dog to the nearby dog park? — Elizabeth / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
This business has been a cornerstone of Tribeca, and has never been a problem. They shouldn’t see their hours change... — Reademan / Anotheroom aims to open on Washington and Vestry
Not taking that bait. I hope you find healing, Talg. — Duane Street / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
Hey TALG……anger issues?? And no……my kid does not s**t on the lawn that kids play on. Enjoy your day. — Francesco / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?