Eat Up Downtown!
From established institutions to daring newcomers, the Lower Manhattan food scene is flourishing. Nab a great deal during Lower Manhattan Tuesdays—and on Sept. 30, the Downtown Alliance hosts the annual Dine Around Downtown, a tasting event open to everyone. / Sponsored
In the News: Sewage Overflow at Pier 25
Plus: The fight goes on for 67 Vestry residents; the Room bar in Soho has closed; Trinity Church's popular restrooms.
More on the McNally and Colicchio Restaurants at the Beekman Hotel
We no longer need to consider them rumors. Plus: Where each will be and who's designing the hotel.
Seen & Heard: Añejo Opens on Saturday
Plus: FreshDirect chaining carts to trees; Franklin Place getting windows; "Puerto Ricans in Paris"; Church Street storefront renovations; street art signage; Summer Streets zipline. / 1 comment
Might This Building Be Spared?
I went to northwest Tribeca seeking clarity on two big developments on one block. I left allowing myself to hope that a two-story brick building with historic character will be saved from the wrecking ball. / 8 comments
Newsletter: Aug. 18
First Look: Inside the Pier A Restaurants • First Impressions: Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar • Burro Borracho • Bikini Bar • Nobu • Khe-Yo • U.S. Open Tennis Court • J&R Express • Greenwich Street Rat Lot • More
Seen & Heard: A Reader’s Report on Denny’s
Plus: Strange white thing atop the AT&T Long Lines Building; Cary Building scaffolding; Pearl River Mart tea balcony and fart bombs; Albany Street Plaza; Franklin Place; Taymour Grahne exhibit; 2 Renwick; James Ellroy. / 5 comments
Pier A Harbor House: The Lay of the Land
Yesterday's photos of Pier A make more sense with these floor plans and descriptions of the restaurants and bars. / 1 comment
In the News: Greenwich Street’s Rat-Infested Lot
Is it finally getting developed? Plus: Bubby's cow returned; naked man found clinging to buoy; "mezzanine curse" on Laight; IPN fire cleanup; IPN landlord accused of forcing out rent-stabilized tenants; photo contest winner.
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Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
Two iconic NYC establishments which I have had the privilege to frequent since their inception, and that have never wavered... — Christopher M / Jerry Walker, co-owner of Walker’s and The Ear Inn, has died
I've already put on five pounds. — George Bacon / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
Don’t forget Seppes Pizza Bar that opened on the Goldman walk next to Shake Shack. Pizza is fantastic, great bar... — Slue / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
Ugh...how much longer do I have to wait for Big Gay Ice Cream!!! LOVE their WV Location. — Jack Hughes / Seen & Heard: Coffee Project & Big Gay Ice Cream on hiatus?
I remember the days when we only had pick a bagel across the highway. Excited for Modern Bagel - they... — JD / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
And she served on the mayor’s inauguration committee as an expert on children. Is actually funny — Sandra / The new mayor hangs with preschoolers in Fidi
We will soon have critical mass to perform a Tribeca-specific taste test of all the local bagel and pizza places.... — Prof Wagstaff / Carbs are back in the neighborhood