New Kid on the Block: Añejo
Starting Saturday, Hell's Kitchen favorite Añejo is serving its Mexican small plates and killer margaritas in the former Bread Tribeca space at Church and Walker. UPDATE: Apparently it's opening tonight.
Floor Plans: The Woolworth Building Penthouse
It's probably not all that practical, but who cares? / 4 comments
Nosy Neighbor: Are These New Trees Dying?
"Great to see a new 'avenue of trees' planted outside BMCC on West Street. After they were planted last week, however, it seems they are not being sufficiently watered and they appear to be dying already!" —J. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Checking in on Le District
A.k.a. the "French Eataly." Plus: Nike Court sign-ups; what's coming to the Jerry's Café space?; beach tennis tournament; Floating Library at the Lilac; Gregory's Coffee opening on Hudson; 354 Broadway roof construction; Franklin Street topper.
Newsletter: Aug. 21
The Originals of Independence Plaza North • The Beekman Hotel Restaurants • Kutsher's Hiatus • Nike Tennis Court • Añejo Opening • Northwest Tribeca Developments • Camera Obscura • New Non-Profit • More
In the News: Italian Day Spa on Governors Island
Plus: Laight Street loft listed at twice what it sold for in 2011; Franklin Place has topped out; Toynbee street art tiles. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: New Non-Profit on Laight
Plus: How 30 Park Place will tower over its neighbors; aerial view of new WTC park; Dine Around Downtown event; the expanded Murray's Cheese Shop; Broadway demolition to start next year; Peter Hujar's photo of Independence Plaza North. / 7 comments
Reade Street Prep Open House, August 26th: Preschool & Preschool Prep
Children love to learn—especially young children. At Reade Street Prep, our balanced approach teaches developing minds the academic and social skills they need today to become leaders tomorrow. / Sponsored
Kutsher’s Has Gone “on Vacation”
There are said to be renovations. Could it be closing? Or could another plan be in the works? / 5 comments
In the News: Another New FiDi Gym
Plus: World Trade Center PATH station's grand staircase; WTC retail floor plan; Trinity Church's kids' choir is holding auditions; knife assault in the Seaport; Battery Park City Authority resumes donations.
Nike’s Temporary Tennis Court
The temporary tennis court at Canal and Varick is a Nike promotion to introduce its Nike Court clothing line—timed to the U.S. Open, but likely with nothing else to do with the tournament. / 1 comment
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Seppe is quite good. And the wait staff is super nice. — Dee / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
None of these new places are sit with friends type of places. They are all grab and go. I don’t... — Dee / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
To the Olio e Piu owners, sincerely: please do not blight this location with fake flowers. We will welcome you... — Cw / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Seeing as Starbucks and other chains tried and failed to replace the bagel place, that is a reasonable hypothesis. — James Bogardus / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
I think the bagel place is replacing Starbucks and other coffee chains as a place to grab coffee and a... — Amy G. / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
Lynda I signed up for the 5/17 class. I'll see you then!!! Here is the link to sign up if... — HB / Massive underground spa and meditation space coming to Broadway and White
Lynda I signed up for the 5/17 class. I'll see you then!!! — HB / Massive underground spa and meditation space coming to Broadway and White