Seen & Heard: The Odeon to Start Serving Breakfast
Plus: North End Grill said to be creating an alfresco bar; Marshall Crenshaw and World Party concerts; Little Park's private room; Shelter Chic pop-up shop; Global Beat Festival at Brookfield Place.
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
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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.
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In the 1960's and 70's, when I was young and took the subway with my dad, I saw the remnants... — Gary / Vending machines coming to former newsstands in the subway
Oh man, I love North Bar just the way it is. Here's hoping that the new concept doesn't stray too... — harryh / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new
I don't need shiny vending machines. How about making the announcements over the loudspeaker clearer? Why is it running late?... — Nel / Vending machines coming to former newsstands in the subway
Good point. — Tribeca Citizen / Vending machines coming to former newsstands in the subway
NYCTA rule of conduct 1060.g(f) sets a $25 fine for carrying open liquid in the system. So the MTA selling... — N / Vending machines coming to former newsstands in the subway
Traffic accidents, especially those involving fatalities are horrible, but you've got to scratch your head when there's an accident involving... — P / Teenager killed riding bike on Centre and Chambers this morning
I see your point about plastic, but might it have something to do with the fact that bottles are resealable?... — malcolm / Vending machines coming to former newsstands in the subway