In the News: Michelle Obama Lunched at Nobu Today
Plus: 9/11 Memorial fences to mostly come down soon; Soho Rep gets a rave; costume designer owes the IRS; Greenwich Street green thumbs; SoulCycle's bad karma; responders' memorial. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: The Trash-Bag Teddy Bear Has Arrived
Plus: Welcome back, Chambers Street; Tribeca artists open their studios; something called "Holiday" shooting here; another Shinola store; fruit CSA; Exceed Physical Culture signage. / 14 comments
Demolition on Church Street?
If a new owner can get air rights, the old building is coming down—and making way for one twice as high. / 3 comments
Newsletter: May 5
Brookfield Place: The Big List • Cristina Dos Santos • A New Hotel in Tribeca • Downtown Boathouse • Nili Lotan Pop-Up • Northwest Tribeca Construction • Bridget Moynahan • Barleycorn • More
Seen & Heard: Brookfield Place Food Court Delayed
Plus: Actress buys on Beach Street; Tribeca connection to the Kentucky Derby; new map of Tribeca landmarks; emergency response exercise; fashion couple coming to 250 West; Kansas exhibit.
In the News: Canal Street to Be a “Slow Zone”
Plus: Woman gives birth in back of taxi; "Black Eye" art show; mosaic artist Hildreth Meière; admiring the Odeon. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Construction Starting in Northwest Tribeca
Plus: Joy Gryson and I are throwing a party; Sweet Green dropped its plywood; Añejo opening forecast; another Kaffe 1668; Five Boro Bike Tour; a sailboat is here. / 1 comment
A New Hotel in Tribeca
Also on May’s Community Board 1 agendas: Another hearing on the Barleycorn bar on Park Place and Murray; Gay Pride dance noise; Church Publick sidewalk seating; more. / 2 comments
Cristina Dos Santos Is Closing Her Shop
She's moving her interior-design practice to the Meatpacking District. Until the end of May, you'll find "amazing sales and a fond farewell."
In the News: Downtown Boathouse Delayed
Plus: Skateboard-wielding candy thieves; Brushstroke starts serving lunch; the Tribeca Film Festival; trees at Pier 26. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Nili Lotan’s Summer Pop-Up
Plus: Wonder Woman photo exhibit; townhouse for sale; helping Tribeca Park; celebrating with farm animals at Duane Park.
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
Two iconic NYC establishments which I have had the privilege to frequent since their inception, and that have never wavered... — Christopher M / Jerry Walker, co-owner of Walker’s and The Ear Inn, has died
I've already put on five pounds. — George Bacon / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
Don’t forget Seppes Pizza Bar that opened on the Goldman walk next to Shake Shack. Pizza is fantastic, great bar... — Slue / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
Ugh...how much longer do I have to wait for Big Gay Ice Cream!!! LOVE their WV Location. — Jack Hughes / Seen & Heard: Coffee Project & Big Gay Ice Cream on hiatus?
I remember the days when we only had pick a bagel across the highway. Excited for Modern Bagel - they... — JD / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
And she served on the mayor’s inauguration committee as an expert on children. Is actually funny — Sandra / The new mayor hangs with preschoolers in Fidi
We will soon have critical mass to perform a Tribeca-specific taste test of all the local bagel and pizza places.... — Prof Wagstaff / Carbs are back in the neighborhood