Newsletter: Dec. 11
New Kid on the Block: Gotan • North Cove Marina • Loft Peeping: Lora & JJ Appleton • Loft Peeping: Camilla Vest Nielsen • Little Park • Da Claudio • Warren Street Bar • Danish Design Pop-Up • WTC Mall • More
In the News: Two Injured in Elevator Accident
Plus: Inside the new bar at the hotel formerly known as 60 Thompson; local doctor has records stolen; city's second-oldest cast-iron building being converted; Seaport proposal editorial.
Is the Battle for North Cove Marina Over?
The Battery Park City Authority all but told local resident and all-around beloved guy Michael Fortenbaugh that he's out. A rally is being held Monday at 6 p.m. / 22 comments
New Kid on the Block: Gotan
Serving breakfast, lunch, and third-wave coffee, Gotan has opened in the Pécan space. "Nothing is pre-made," says co-founder Arnon Magal. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Gotan Café Is Open
Plus: Neighbors rally against bar on Warren; new items added to Community Board 1 Tribeca Committee agenda; chocolate bread.
Here Come the Holidays
These folks can make the season extra jolly, with spirited Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations and wonderful gift ideas. / Sponsored
Loft Peeping: Camilla Vest Nielsen
Steven Alan's blog featured the Tribeca loft of Goods We Love co-founder Camilla Vest Nielsen. The Danish design was to be expected—the rope swing, not so much.
In the News: The Royal Visit
Plus: Good, cheap Chinatown massages; reimagining Christmas decor at Shinola; affordable housing in Lower Manhattan; Katie Holmes, extravagant cupcake tipper.
Seen & Heard: Danish Design Pop-Up
Plus: Soup and salad at Baked; 56 Leonard and 30 Park Place from afar; Simeon Lagodich art show; World Trade Center mall update; Bogardus Plaza renovation timeline; Room to Grow event.
In the News: Lunch at Little Park
Plus: Many tenants announced for World Trade Center mall; Sheldon Silver's ethical laxity; more on the North Cove Marina abstention; Just Salad. / 2 comments
Loft Peeping: Lora & JJ Appleton
The New York Times featured the Tribeca apartment of Lora and JJ Appleton: She's a founder of the kinder Modern gallery, he's a musician, and they have a five-year-old son, Willem. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Lunch at Da Claudio
Plus: Your own building in gingerbread; Dirty Bird wants a beer-and-wine license; toy and clothing drive; frozen yogurt and cell phones. / 3 comments








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