In the News: Gehry Design Nixed for WTC Arts Center
Plus: Hamptons fitness studio opening in Tribeca; Park Place tower and Islamic museum progressing; shirt of bin Laden's killer to go on display; men's swimwear at Brookfield Place; Alexander Wang; new FiDi Greenmarkets. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Testing “Tribute in Light”
Plus: Watch it from the 9/11 Memorial this year; nail salon's move confirmed; the second Juice Press looks close; TV show "Forever" shooting here; Telepan Local ditches small plates; cheeseburger praise; new Warren Street bar; Senegalese choir; free preparedness stuff. / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: What’s Happening at 172 Duane?
"There's a permit in the window of 172 Duane, but it's behind the gate, so I can't quite read it. What's going on there?" —R. The answer: The four-story addition appears to be progressing.
Newsletter: Sept. 4
TCQ&A: Clinton Kelly • New Cocktail Bar in Tribeca • White Street Restaurant • Revenge of the Farmers • SoulCycle Renovations • Nosy Neighbor: Maiden Lane Restaurant • Denny's Review • More
In the News: First Look at White Street Restaurant
Plus: Opening forecasts for Northern Tiger, Amada, the Smyth's restaurant, and more; update on Brookfield Place's Le District (including restaurant names); BFX Studio is opening in FiDi; Trinity Church supersized its new glass tower; 81 White loft.
Seen & Heard: SoulCycle Is Closing for Three Weeks
Total Tribeca meltdown alert! Plus: Washington Market Tavern lunch starts today; Loft Tour tickets on sale; Aqua goes salty; Warren storefronts on the market; 19 Park Place renderings; author Dawn Wells in person; Albany Street Plaza. / 3 comments
Nosy Neighbor: Which Restaurant Is Opening at 9 Maiden Lane?
"It used to be a deli, and rumor (and permits) say it'll be an eating establishment, but I was curious as to what kind. I live nearby and I'm hoping I'll finally get my long-awaited and elusive 'local' place to hang out." —D. / 1 comment
In the News: Denny’s Reviewed
Plus: Four dead bodies have washed up in the Hudson lately; downtown's newest "tallest residential skyscraper"; suggested Fashion Week hangouts; Gateway Plaza lawsuit. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: A New School for Parents
Plus: Historical photo of W. Broadway; Kutsher's Tribeca sign; Quiznos said to have been evicted; Strawberry is now Bolton's; camera obscura video; Congolese wrestlers.
TCQ&A: Clinton Kelly
"The lychee martinis at Nobu go down way too easily," says Clinton Kelly, moderator of ABC talk show "The Chew" and designer of a new tabletop line. "I've gotten myself into some serious trouble with those." / 3 comments
In the News: Up-and-Coming Crossword Maven
Plus: Another Kitchenette; CrossFit classes for kids; comparing 1914 menus from Fraunces Tavern and Delmonico's to those of today.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
What can be done to attract useful, long-term retailers to Tribeca and other neighborhoods? For starters: Make it easier to... — James Bogardus / Seen & Heard: Suram is open on Greenwich
The REI likely closed because of their antipathy towards unions. Same as the Trader Joe's wine store on 14th. — malcolm / Seen & Heard: Suram is open on Greenwich
I suppose REI suffered from the same scourge that Tent and Trails did... people using it as the showroom /... — N / Seen & Heard: Suram is open on Greenwich
Sorry to hear about REI. Another retailer gone. What can be done to attract useful, long-term retailers to Tribeca and... — Gary / Seen & Heard: Suram is open on Greenwich
Do we think Smith & Mills and Yves will find new homes? :') — CE / Addition will move forward at Greenwich & North Moore
Interesting how quickly this goes from criticizing a building to criticizing the people nearby. Buildings can be eyesores. Human beings... — Dan / McDonald’s site on Broadway is finally sold
It’s amazing how they want this neighborhood to thrive but yet a restaurant/private club…whatever you want to call it …has... — Francesco / Catching Up With New Kids: Maxwell Social Club