New Kid on the Block: Exceed Physical Culture
The three-level space is all about functional fitness. That means a lot of analog equipment, like monkey bars, jump ropes, chains, kettle bells, boxing gloves, TRX straps, even a huge tractor tire. Plus: Your first class is free.
First Impressions: Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque
The "Texalina" barbecue joint, by way of Brooklyn, is one of the most popular restaurants in the complex. Plus: The Hudson Eats cleanliness situation. / 6 comments
Newsletter: June 12
First Impressions: Black Seed Bagels and Num Pang • New Kid on the Block: B Dry Blow Bar • Polux Fleuriste • Spa Raid • World Trade Center Mall List • 1WTC Strobe • 15 Park Row • 261 Hudson • More
New Kid on the Block: B Dry Blow Bar
B Dry Blow Bar prides itself on giving you a customized style. Moreover, the salon does makeup and will even organize house calls. Plus: First-time clients get 50% off. / 1 comment
Spa Raid!
The Tribeca Spa of Tranquility was raided by law-enforcement officers this morning. / 3 comments
In the News: P.J. Clarke’s vs. Brookfield Place
Could Pastis be opening there? Plus: Bâtard's secret schnitzel; 22 Thames changes hands; South End Avenue improvements; Success Academy plans a charter school in the area. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Pick Your Own Vegetables in Battery Park
Plus: Watts Street demolition victims; Bakerie on Broome; pediatric emergency room; fabric store closed; Oscar Niemeyer bench; Seaport party. / 2 comments
First Impressions: Num Pang Sandwich Shop
The second in a series of flash reviews of the restaurants at Hudson Eats in Brookfield Place. / 6 comments
In the News: Airbnb Lawsuit
Plus: 50 West details; Pier 15 concerts, including George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic.
Who’s Onboard at the World Trade Center Mall
According to the rumors, anyway. This list will be updated as new info comes in.
Seen & Heard: Is 15 Park Row on the Market?
Plus: The building formerly known as Tribeca Royale is taking shape; new plan for 11 Sixth Ave.; Telepan Local delivers; 1WTC's strobe light.
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Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
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