In the News: Cafeteria Got Landmarks Approval
Plus: Cute newlywed portraits; Mondo Cane 2.0; purse thief scores $8,000; 391 Broadway conversion update.
CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes (June 2014)
Discussed last night: Hudson River Park and its boat bar, the Pier 26 restaurant and estuarium, and Pier 40 decay; sidewalk cafés at Telepan Local, Tablao, and Maxwell's; rooftop liquor for the new Broadway hotel; more. / 3 comments
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.
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Frankly was one of those rare shops, thoughtfully curated, full of bottles you wouldn’t stumble on elsewhere, with friendly service... — FiDiGuy / It looks like Frankly Wines has closed permanently
Frankly Wines was a wonderful store and an asset to our neighborhood. I'm glad Liz and Della's is still here... — Merle Temkin / It looks like Frankly Wines has closed permanently
I took a pop-up pilates class in this space in March. It's really serene, calm, and has great energy. Can't... — HB / Massive underground spa and meditation space coming to Broadway and White
I wish the new pizza places well. I hope they succeed on general principle. But I think we all realize... — mulciber / First Impressions: Marinara Pizza
jm: I see dogs daily in the morning, typically between 7:30 and 9:00am, on weekdays. There are people who throw... — Duane Street / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
Jails plan is so foolish and yet it goes on. There won't be enough spaces to hold all the inmates,... — Marcus / Seen & Heard: Spring block party at Bogardus
This concept still seems completely backwards to me. I'd vote for European (and probably rest of world) style cafe seating.... — Marcus / An update on outdoor dining