CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes (February 2015)
Discussed at this month’s meeting: The controversial seasonal café on the street outside Laughing Man; the long, ugly reconstruction of Worth Street; plans for the 101 Murray tower; various street-activity permits. / 7 comments
First Look: The New Sculpture Coming to Tribeca Park
It's titled "Head of Goliath" and it's made from repurposed materials. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Embezzlement at Downtown Little League
Plus: Why Terra is closed (and for how long); Chipotle's status; Community Board 1 meeting moved; vacant storefront on Duane. / 4 comments
Loft Peeping: Indoor-Outdoor Penthouse in Northwest Tribeca
The most notable feature is the giant retractable skylight, which turns a mezzanine terrarium into a recessed terrace. But the details are just as memorable, and much of the decor was sourced locally. / 3 comments
Newsletter: Feb. 12
Nobu Is Moving to FiDi • American Flatbread Isn't Reopening • The Bubble Lounge • Almond • El Vez Burrito Bar • Instagram Tribeca • Malaysia Kitchen • Bill Cosby • Los Americanos Replacement • Proposed FiDi Plaza • More
The Bubble Lounge Is About to Pop Its Last Cork
Twenty years is a good run. / 13 comments
In the News: Proposal for a Big New FiDi Plaza
Plus: More on Almond; artist Azikiwe Mohammed; Little Park review; event designer DeJuan Stroud moved out; Broadway retail condo sold; turmoil at the Museum of Jewish Heritage; how those old Harrison Street houses got there. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: El Vez Burrito Bar
Opening in two weeks. Plus: The Odeon is back; lunch at Thalassa for a limited time; Matt Bernson sale and party; Chambers Street in 1976; demolition at 101 Murray; "Where in Tribeca...?" answer; a sad, sweet goodbye note. / 1 comment
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In the News: Would You Pay $1 Million for a Terrace?
Plus: New Malaysian restaurant reviewed; another cheap, ugly hotel in FiDi; damage left over from the 1920 attack on 23 Wall.
Seen & Heard: American Flatbread Isn’t Reopening
Plus: The replacement for Los Americanos looks ready to debut; Brookfield Place shops opening date; The Supermarket on Broadway; nail salon closed for renovations; Cafeteria moving forward?; travel recommendations. / 11 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
We're still doing this? This is happening and the focus should be on pushing for the best version of this... — malcolm / New plans and an alternative proposal for the White Street jail
Link to sign the petition for alternate location: https://www.change.org/p/oppose-the-current-manhattan-bbj-plan-support-affordable-housing-alternative-sites?redirect_reason=guest_user Builds affordable housing at 125 White Street. Relocates the jail to... — canal resident / New plans and an alternative proposal for the White Street jail
This drives me crazy! Such a flagrant example of "Rules for thee, not for me" — GM / Looking back on a year of congestion pricing
That’s partly because the problem is way beyond his scope and ability to comprehend. So when in doubt pull out... — R. / World’s largest chain restaurant is coming to Canal Street
Thank you for noticing the winter arch in Duane Park, indeed by our good friends at Elan Flowers! The arch... — Friends of Duane Park / Seen & Heard: Hauling counterfeit loot
I’ve lived at 100 Barclay since 2023 and Rumble was closed long before I moved in. There are now 2... — Nicole / Rumble Boxing gym has closed
BRAVO. — H / The sad and disappointing saga at 111 Hudson