Seen & Heard: East Village Salon Opening an Outpost in the Roxy
Plus: The West Walkway at the World Trade Center Transportation Hub is open; CityMD signage on Chambers; about that "for rent" sign above Downtown Liquor Store; Pi Bakerie's ice cream cart; "The Answer" shooting here. / 1 comment
In the News: Real Pilates Is Opening in Soho
Plus: Commercial building sues condo neighbor over roof access; a profile of Playing Mantis; scaffolding unscrewed to steal bikes; & Other Stories to open downtown; man beaten and mugged inside a Canal Street store; Soho Block Party. / 1 comment
Instagram Tribeca (Vol. 19)
This is a departure from the previous Instagram Tribeca roundups in that these are all taken by yours truly.
The Best Kids’ Birthday Parties in Tribeca
For a birthday party that you and your child will always remember fondly, call in the experts. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: The Beekman Hotel Got Pushed Back
Plus: Dine Around Downtown is tomorrow; a chunk of what must be 12 Warren's façade; veggie burger deliciousness; Pen Parentis spores off an L.A. branch; another new bar from the Silver Lining guys; El Luchador to open second restaurant.
In the News: A Rave for Houseman
Plus: Ellis Island film by JR and starring Robert De Niro; the Odeon and how it came to be; the Tribeca Film Festival's plans for Pier 57. / 1 comment
Loft Peeping: Northwest Tribeca Triplex
New York Spaces featured a northwest Tribeca triplex by designer Stephan Jones. Much is made in the text of it being serene, restful, and calming—with "a sense of silence and relaxed opulence."
Inside the Spring Studio Complex
I figured that one day Spring would let me come in and take pictures—I really went to bat for the place—but whatever, the architect's photos are better than I could take, anyway. / 2 comments
Brookfield Place Invites You to Experience MOVE!
"MOVE!" is a three-day interactive experience at Brookfield Place that puts you at the forefront of art and fashion. / Sponsored
Help Wanted
It's time to try starting a sister site for another neighborhood. If you know anyone who might be interested in part-time work, have them get in touch. / 8 comments
In the News: Skyline Snow Job
Plus: New rendering of Park Place tower (including the Islamic cultural center?); Balaboosta chef opening Soho restaurant; praising 56 Leonard; 1 Wall Street retail. / 2 comments
First Impressions: Sessanta
Fans of Lure Fishbar will feel right at home at Sessanta, the stylish-but-noisy Italian hotspot in the Sixty Soho hotel. Bonus points: Fausto from the Harrison is tending bar there. / 4 comments







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