Brookfield Place: The Big List
A rundown of all the restaurants and shops that have been announced for Brookfield Place (and a few that are rumored). / 8 comments
Newsletter: May 1
Two Saks Fifth Avenue Stores • The Beekman Hotel and Its Restaurants • Park51 Rethink • 11 Sixth Ave. Correction • World Trade Center Shops • Canis Minor • 30 Park Place Construction Photos • More
In the News: Details about the Beekman Hotel
Two restaurants, a "lounge" that looks to be big, and rentable terraces. Plus: Pepolino worker injured; living in Battery Park City; Eataly confirmation, of sorts; Fulton Market Building gets meh response. / 2 comments
New Plans for the Park51 Space
Down from fifteen stories to three, but to be designed by Jean Nouvel and with green space.
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is May 11—less than two weeks away. Are you ready? She might mean it when she says that all she wants is breakfast in bed, but why take the risk? / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Marc Forgione’s Cookbook
Plus: A visit to Robert Janz's studio; Neo-Political Cowgirls self-esteem class; exhibit of Beirut artists.
In the News: Ten-Block Delivery from Brookfield Place Shops
Plus: Cosmetic store Cos Bar to join the mall; fire on Broadway this morning; Le Restaurant looks back; Bâtard's construction; Stuyvesant Community Center deal.
An Eye on Construction
Akiba Saeedi has a fantastic vantage point from which to admire the work at the World Trade Center Transportation Hub and 30 Park Place. / 1 comment
Correction: No Obfuscation at 11 Sixth Ave.
The plans that a neighbor had dug up were old, and they had been withdrawn. The new design calls for no rooftop seating. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Canis Minor Update
Plus: Another look at the AT&T Death Star projections; El Vez to start serving brunch; charcoal-drawing exhibit.
In the News: WTC Shops to Include Disney, Lego, Kate Spade…
...Organic Avenue, Acne Studios, the Kooples, and more. Plus: Man jumps to death in Battery Park City; La Garçonne's founder; architect Rafael Viñoly; Pier 17 demolition; 9/11 Family Room to close. / 1 comment
Major Food News for 5 Beekman
According to El Vez restaurateur Stephen Starr, Keith McNally is definitely opening a restaurant at the 5 Beekman (Temple Court) hotel—and so is chef Tom Colicchio.
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Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
I don't often walk that way but when in the area I will check out and see if he is... — Dennis Aita / Nosy Neighbor: Who is the man who lives full time on Reade Street?
Be careful leaving Morgan's on the Hudson St. side -- the tree right outside the entrance lost a large branch... — Nicole Vianna / Seen & Heard: Nature prunes Bogardus trees
Thank you for clarification. Although it remains a mystery to me why there is no police enforcement in general. First,... — Marcus / In the News: Some released after fall’s Canal Street raids
There are so many things wrong with what you wrote. First, there are 3 full floor lofts and the buildings... — The Neighbor / Rooftop addition proposed for historic building at Greenwich and N. Moore
No wonder there were so many workers out there! — Tribeca Local / Two children and one adult injured in manhole explosion
This is not the first time this manhole has "exploded". It did it as recently as the heavy snow a... — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... / Two children and one adult injured in manhole explosion
Yes — J Frank P / In the News: Some released after fall’s Canal Street raids