In the News: A New 18-Story Building on Franklin Street
Plus: Reviews of Bâtard and Marc Forgione; inside artist John Willenbecher's studio; elevated train tracks; TriBeCa West in Jersey City; softball champs; another Shinola. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Parks in Progress
Bogardus Plaza and Peck Slip. Plus: Mario Batali and Liv Tyler at Square Diner; the Smyth goes under the knife; 1 World Trade Center's orange vents; the Beekman Hotel's condo tower; City Hall construction; psychedelic police barriers.
New Kid on the Block: Macaron Café
Now open on Greenwich Street: The fourth outpost of Macaron Café, which serves salads and sandwiches—along with those precious, pretty cookies, of course. / 4 comments
Newsletter: July 21
Loft Peeping: Scott Bruckner • New Children's and Home Decor Shops • Macaron Café • 6 Harrison • Peace & Love • 1 World Trade Center Lights • Northwest Demolition • Photo Safari • More
Seen & Heard: Demolition in Northwest Tribeca
Plus: Racines NY about to get reviewed by the Times; 30 Park Place reaches 30 floors; what's new at Tribeca Greenmarket; the Flea's fall lineup; Brookfield Place construction closure. / 1 comment
Another Shop for Tribeca’s Design District
A Soho transplant is opening a shop on Walker. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Peace & Love Sure Looks Kaput
Plus: 6 Harrison permascaffolding finally coming down?!; Mudville 9 storefront getting redone; Washington Market Tavern opens Monday; Sun Cafe on hiatus; 443 Greenwich sales office; Macy Gray. / 1 comment
In the News: Marilyn Monroe Photos
Plus: The New York Times's anti-Tribeca stance; Joe Biden's nephew; new Soho cycling studio; softball champs. / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: Macaron Café Opens Saturday
Plus: "Gotham" and "Boardwalk Empire" shooting here; 101 Murray demolition appears to be starting soon; 1WTC strobe (and other lights); northwest Tribeca development paused; deli closed by Health Department; Racines NY gets signage. / 4 comments
A New Children’s Shop
EGG by Susan Lazar's boutique will have apparel and accessories for babies and toddlers.








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