In the News: 1 World Trade Center Welcomes Its First Workers
Plus: Battery Park landscape designer Piet Oudolf; the charm of single-block streets; Time Out New York survey; high school student attacks newsstand vendor, gets slashed. / 5 comments
Now It’s Worth Street’s Turn to Be Torn Up
Also on November’s Community Board 1 agendas: 100 Franklin zoning variance; W. Broadway development; 60 Collister rooftop addition; Sixth Avenue sidewalk seating; more. / 4 comments
New Kid on the Block: Drill Fitness
Don't go to Drill's first outpost, at Church and Warren, expecting not to sweat. When people ask what the gimmick is, founder Winston Fisher's answer is always the same: "Hard work!" / 1 comment
Newsletter: Nov. 3
TCQ&A: Jacob Weisberg • Megu Has Closed • Another Building on Demolition Watch • The Smyth's New Lobby • Square Diner's New Sign • Speakeasy Rattles Neighbors • Halloween Cat • Sushi Dojo • More
Seen & Heard: Velvet-Rope Halloween Street Party
Plus: Sushi Dojo may still be interested in Chambers Street; Juice Press nixes weekend salads; North End Grill's rooftop garden; apartment sublet. / 3 comments
In the News: Noisy Speakeasy Annoys Its Neighbors
Plus: First look inside the Smyth's renovated public spaces and restaurant; Canstruction starts next week; Rockaway ferry being discontinued.
Seen & Heard: Tribeca’s Best Halloween Decoration
Plus: Venting about the 1st Precinct's above-the-law parking style; New Fancy Food says goodbye; tacky billboards mar a lovely restoration; NYC Yogurt said not to be reopening; Craigslist satire; Steven Amedee art exhibit. / 7 comments
Another Building Is on Demolition Watch
The building that replaces it will likely incorporate the adjacent parking lot. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Sushi Dojo Appears to Have Changed Its Mind
Plus: Anne Frank's stepsister to tell her story; update on Seamless and the fake-front restaurants; functional ceramics at Patrick Parrish; a marvelous new portrait of yours truly. / 2 comments
In the News: Crinkle-Cut Fries Claim Victory at Shake Shack
Plus: Thalassa files lawsuit over Sandy storm; Nobu reviewed; turnover at the Flea; Lower Manhattan tech headquarters; BPC photographer; Marv Albert moving here. / 1 comment
Is Megu Closed?
The better question might be: Are both Megus closed? (Update: All signs point to yes.) / 3 comments
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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
Looking at other people = fun. Being looked at = not so fun. This is (still) a gross invasion of... — Downtown Dad Again / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor