First Impressions: El Luchador
While eating excellent fish tacos outside a vintage Airstream trailer, we felt like we were on vacation in a scruffier, more interesting city. / 2 comments
Newsletter: Oct. 1
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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
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Very proud. Always there. Your amazing ! Great job!! — Gayle / Austin Johnson to open market in the West Village
He was a star , a part of NT art & nightlife ….i listed from afar while reading Interview Magazine... — robert nagle / Big Keith Haring show at 60 White
Leo is a most talented man. Great barber and my friend for over 25 years. Run to his shop for... — Tony Lorenzo / Ilya’s, aka Leo’s, has opened on Worth and Broadway
Bowl of condoms at the entrance is quite an interesting value proposition. “The bigger message behind the concept is that... — mulciber / New Kid on the Block: Wristcheck
Unless they’’ve changed the rules since I was on the park board a hundred years ago dogs and other pets... — Jean Grillo / Seen & Heard: The lawn is open in Washington Market Park
Dogs are not allowed at all in Washington Market Park. — Tribeca Citizen / Seen & Heard: The lawn is open in Washington Market Park
This place is in the West Village. Johnson no longer is connected to Rigor Hill. — Tribeca Citizen / Austin Johnson to open market in the West Village