The Recollections of Jane Freeman (Part 2)
Marvelously evocative writings about life in the neighborhood over the years from artist Jane Freeman, who has lived in Tribeca since 1976. / 2 comments
Maison Kayser Has Taken the Harrison Space
The boulangerie and restaurant is about as French as can be, with onion soup, croque monsieur, duck rillettes, quiche Lorraine, and so on. / 23 comments
CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes (March)
Discussed at this month’s meeting: The controversial seasonal café outside Laughing Man; American Flatbread's even more controversial plan to become a catering facility; 4 a.m. closing for Haus nightclub; ACE's efforts for the homeless. / 17 comments
Seen & Heard: Rumor About the Harrison Space
Plus: Another physical therapy office opening here; Le District party; Broadway hotel appears to be back on; city mulling zoning changes that would raise height restrictions; R & Company show. / 3 comments
In the News: Chase Manhattan Plaza Revamp
Plus: Rich young man; bike-gang cop rejects plea; extended-stay hotels in FiDi to get "trendy" restaurants; Battery Park City ball fields; Terroir's Murray Hill outpost is closing; Santiago Calatrava.
New York City History for Sale
Before leaving Tribeca, Urban Archaeology is auctioning a lot of its salvaged inventory. Here are a dozen highlights, all of which have a New York City provenance—and some of which are from very close to home. / 3 comments
Newsletter: Mar. 12
The twice-weekly email newsletter is the easiest way to keep up with everything that’s happening in greater Tribeca. The sign-up field is in the right column (and in the bottom of this post).
In the News: The Sinuous Synagogue
Plus: A foundation flips an apartment on Worth; disgruntled restaurant employee attacked the chef with a fork; Bon Appétit's test kitchen. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Easter Egg Hunt
Plus: Is the American Apparel store on the ropes?; Pookie & Sebastian signage; paying homage to a lost jazz shrine; earmarking donations to the Tribeca section of Hudson River Park.
New Kid on the Block: Grazin’
Few restaurants, if any, are as committed to the farm-to-table movement as Grazin', the burger restaurant now open on Reade. Almost everything comes from the owners' farm in Ghent, N.Y., and other nearby farms. / 8 comments
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Ya, I had the same thought. I love a plate of pasta as much as the next guy but what's... — harryh / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner
A Google Map search shows there are 23 Italian restaurants in Tribeca already... so makes total sense that this place... — D. / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner
THIS !!!!!!!! THANK YOU. P.S MR CHOW IS STAYING OPEN:) — Vanessa Chow / Mr Chow is indeed closing
It is in a landmark district as a contributing building but it is not (and will not become) an individual... — Tribeca Citizen / Parking garage on North Moore sells for $57 million
that's too bad - was hoping for Paper Moon Giardino. :( — chris / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner
Interesting that this mundane, commercial building was designed by James Renwick Jr.'s firm (the Renwick who designed St. Patrick's Cathedral,... — Gary / Parking garage on North Moore sells for $57 million
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