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.
In the News: Misuse of Public Space in the Seaport?
Plus: How to make Grazin's lamb burger; rooms at the Tommie Hotel at Hudson and Canal will be teensy; NYC film commissioner resigns; Battery Bikeway accused of being made with Canadian benches.
Seen & Heard: The Very Top of 56 Leonard
Plus: A bit of remodeling at La Colombe; three productions shooting here; the ground floor of 11 N. Moore; more of the Spring Street Salt Shed has been unveiled. / 6 comments
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Kevin and Marina are remarkable people, doing remarkable things after the horrific deaths of their babies. I think I would... — Giselle / Made in Tribeca: Choose Creativity
I'm just glad that escalator is finally working again. It's been quite a while. — Jslv / MTA makes some improvements to Park Place station
Grateful for ICE who has been doing their part. — DJ / In the News: Watching the towers fall
Thanks for letting us know! My husband and I are always looking for ways to take advantage of multiple creative... — Karyn / Seen & Heard: Public schools start September 10
Why would Chipotle want a full liquor license? Has anyone seen a Chipotle that serves liquor? This seems like a... — BW / Community Board 1 agendas for September
Yes! See this post -- or don't if you want the full reveal yourself. — Tribeca Citizen / Community Board 1 agendas for September
And in Bali, a Swiss tourist was jailed for disrespecting Hindu ritual. Yet here in NYC, folks are permitted to... — Sam / In the News: Watching the towers fall