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
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