Bareburger Is Open
Serving a "healthier, even more delicious burger." Pix and menu, right this way.... / 2 comments
The Tribeca Citizen Restaurant Guide Is Hungry for You
Here's an easy New Year's resolution: Use the Tribeca Citizen Restaurant Guide more often. In this post: the 17 restaurants that have opened since the last update (and the 12 that have closed). / 1 comment
A Tribeca Pioneer’s Tale
It was 45 years ago today that John Willenbecher moved into his W. Broadway loft. He writes about what life was like around here back then—when you could assume that anyone you saw out and about on a weekend had to also be an artist. / 21 comments
In the News: World Trade Center Bus Congestion
Plus: Visiting David Gage String Instrument Repair; two new fashion boutiques in the South Street Seaport; Woolworth Building lobby tours.
Newsletter: Jan. 1
Local Lens: Clay Benskin • The Museum of Modern Street Art • Shady Sheldon Silver • My Own Little Metropolitan Diary • North Cove Marina • Bogardus Garden • The Harrison • Josephine • Four-Story Rooftop Restaurant/Bar • More
Seen & Heard: The Harrison’s Bar Has a New Home
Plus: Auction at Josephine; fireworks tonight for New Year's Eve; dispiriting news about the BMCC swimming pool. / 3 comments
In the News: Dogs vs. Rats at Bogardus Garden
Plus: Sheldon Silver's shady shenanigans; subway station robbery at knifepoint; Reade Chambers sales.
In the News: Sheldon Silver Reportedly Under Federal Investigation
Plus: Blue Planet Grill is closing next week; Juice Press father-son lawsuit; 3 World Trade Center restaurants. / 1 comment
My Own Little Metropolitan Diary
I keep a journal of odd/amusing interactions—akin to the New York Times’s “Metropolitan Diary,” but less fit for print. / 8 comments










Second that; thank you for the compelling history of this building (and our neighborhood)! When available, would be great to... — Reader on Reade / 54 Laight Street in the Tribeca North Historic District is for sale
Congratulations for staying in business in Tribeca. I had a storefront in Tribeca with my family for over 50 years... — Amy Bergenfeld / Spotlight: Greenwich St. Jewelers at 50
Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
Sorry, but to whom should businesses cater, if not the neighborhood families who live and raise children there? — K / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow