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
Another Lease Is Up
A nail salon is actually closing. But don't worry, it has a sister salon a block away.
A Japanese Restaurant Is Opening on Franklin
If it's related to the three restaurants in Brooklyn with the same name, it's going to be fairly undistinguished—the kind of place that also serves Thai food and fried rice. UPDATE: Maybe not? / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Sniper Simulation Today
Plus: Four-aircraft military flyover this morning; the Smyth's redesigned rooms; Cast Iron House has really lovely windows; more of 56 Leonard's top; the stinky block of Church also has rats; Tribeca Grand is adding a sign. / 1 comment
Newsletter: Aug. 27
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In the News: Attack of the Celebrity Eyebrow Stylist
Plus: Broadway development to have entrance around the corner; Eataly now looking at first quarter of 2016; Eastern Mountain Sports is closing; proposed N. Moore roof deck hits a snag; reviews of Pier A and Little Park; slavery exhibit. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: The Dog Days of Summer
Plus: Bottega Veneta is very close to opening; reviewing the development plan for Hudson Square; Tribeca Meet & Greet is next week; the Patriot Saloon's renovation sign; $58 for coffee beans? / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Tribeca’s Funkiest New Building
Plus: Shelves are emptying out at the Food Emporium; 56 Leonard's spiral staircase; "Daredevil" and "The Character" to shoot here; the Cosmopolitan Hotel is changing color. / 2 comments
In the News: The World Trade Center Is Leaking From Below
Plus: Fairway is in rough shape; a new art cinema on Canal Street; ownership consolidation at massive West Street development site; the director of the South Street Seaport Museum. / 1 comment
TCQ&A: Edward Burns
The creator of the new TV show, "Public Morals"—premiering tonight at 10 p.m. on TNT—shares his favorite restaurants, what he'd change about Tribeca, where he works out, the joy of Whoopee Cushions, and more. / 10 comments
A New Bar on W. Broadway
The Bennett, coming to the former Petite Abeille space, will be along the lines of Dear Irving and Raines Law Room.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Vornado was not involved in building the original 3 buildings, they bought an interest in them much later. — Reademan / Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun
There is parking -- the same that exists there now, however. And see this post on height.... — Tribeca Citizen / Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun
Gunbae!! https://www.gunbaetribeca.com/ — Tribeca Citizen / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner
Vornado has built 3 of the most ugly and brutalist buildings in the city. They are not great to live... — Will / Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun
I vote to regulate this person out of Tribeca for his comments. What a racist comment. The last thing we... — Italian / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner
Terrible for the neighborhood. Too tall, ugly does not add anything to Tribeca just more congestion and people. It will... — GB / Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun
(Pam's coverage of development issues is so amazing.) I choose to focus on the positive: 976 new homes, in a... — Komanoff / Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun