The Tribeca Grand Is Changing Its Name
If you went clubbing much between 1978 and 2007, the hotel's new name might give you a flashback. / 14 comments
Newsletter: Aug. 31
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A Rival for Sushi Yasuda
This makes a lot more sense: The Japanese restaurant opening on Franklin will be helmed by a chef from Sushi Yasuda and designed by a Pritzker Prize–winning architect, with a whiskey bar in the basement. / 1 comment
In the News: Maman to Be More of a Restaurant
Plus: Former Tamarind chef and staffers get a rave for their new restaurant; bird's-eye video of Thursday's military flyover; the Staten Island Ferry as "an immersive theater experience."
Seen & Heard: Update on Martin Auer Bakehouse
Plus: Sushi Azabu's rebranding; City Hall Park's gaslights are back on; Goldman Alley's light rods; fashion/art collaborations at Brookfield Place; art exhibit about emergency preparedness.
The Most Exciting New Building Around
If you haven't made a pilgrimage to see the Spring Street Salt Shed yet, I'm going to have to insist. The netting is down, and all that's left is the plywood fence. / 4 comments
Will 100 Franklin Become “One Avenue of the Americas”?
The developer wants to change the street's name. Also on CB1’s September agendas: A restaurant in the Dean's space; mysterious Franklin Street restaurant; fancy Seaport cinema; Starbucks beer/wine; another generator on 60 Hudson setback; Tara of Tribeca; more. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Opening Date for the Four Seasons Hotel
Plus: Was Pakistan Tea House closed by the DOH?; yesterday's military flyover (and helicopter noise in general); Japanese restaurant update; "The Affair" shooting yet again; open call for non-professional actors; NYC Rescue Mission gets a big donation.
Maman Is Opening in Tribeca
Two of the owners of the stylish French café/bakery live here, so this isn't totally unexpected. / 4 comments
In the News: $100 Million for Lower Manhattan Storm Protection
Plus: Tribeca teenager to be on "Chopped"; Weather Up was burgled; Sushi Azabu spinoff in Brooklyn; Associated Press moving to FiDi. / 2 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Pizza was good but a block away and it was delivered cold so agree it had to have been sitting... — TribecaMom / First Impressions: Marinara Pizza
What is happening with this space? Anyone have any updated info? I see they are trying to run on the... — Alex / Action at the old Tribeca Tavern
I suspect if you're hoping for a charming neighborhood diner, like Gee Whiz, you're going to be disappointed. I'd love... — Thomas Hagen / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
I welcome another diner option (so missing Tribeca's Kitchen and Gee Whiz) but the outdoor seating is a hilarious dream.... — N / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
That's an awfully big footprint for a diner. — Manhattanmommie / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
Right on jmm! and Will! — SP / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
That's a separate location, which will be at 33 Nassau. The website lists the following locations as coming soon: 711... — Sam / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers