Seen & Heard: Checking in on Le District
A.k.a. the "French Eataly." Plus: Nike Court sign-ups; what's coming to the Jerry's Café space?; beach tennis tournament; Floating Library at the Lilac; Gregory's Coffee opening on Hudson; 354 Broadway roof construction; Franklin Street topper.
Newsletter: Aug. 21
The Originals of Independence Plaza North • The Beekman Hotel Restaurants • Kutsher's Hiatus • Nike Tennis Court • Añejo Opening • Northwest Tribeca Developments • Camera Obscura • New Non-Profit • More
In the News: Italian Day Spa on Governors Island
Plus: Laight Street loft listed at twice what it sold for in 2011; Franklin Place has topped out; Toynbee street art tiles. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: New Non-Profit on Laight
Plus: How 30 Park Place will tower over its neighbors; aerial view of new WTC park; Dine Around Downtown event; the expanded Murray's Cheese Shop; Broadway demolition to start next year; Peter Hujar's photo of Independence Plaza North. / 7 comments
Reade Street Prep Open House, August 26th: Preschool & Preschool Prep
Children love to learn—especially young children. At Reade Street Prep, our balanced approach teaches developing minds the academic and social skills they need today to become leaders tomorrow. / Sponsored
Kutsher’s Has Gone “on Vacation”
There are said to be renovations. Could it be closing? Or could another plan be in the works? / 5 comments
In the News: Another New FiDi Gym
Plus: World Trade Center PATH station's grand staircase; WTC retail floor plan; Trinity Church's kids' choir is holding auditions; knife assault in the Seaport; Battery Park City Authority resumes donations.
Nike’s Temporary Tennis Court
The temporary tennis court at Canal and Varick is a Nike promotion to introduce its Nike Court clothing line—timed to the U.S. Open, but likely with nothing else to do with the tournament. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Camera Obscura on Chambers
Plus: Corner Gourmet's upgrade; Fulton Center logo; Zara on Broadway; World Trade Center Transportation Hub in profile; Maxwell's awning; Nicky's changes its name; 19 Park Place sales office; Ryan McGinniss art signage. / 3 comments
The Originals of Independence Plaza North
Susan Rosenberg Jones has been photographing the first tenants to move into Independence Plaza North—wonderful portraits of people in environments they've created over the decades, the images also capture what the city is losing as it changes. / 5 comments
Eat Up Downtown!
From established institutions to daring newcomers, the Lower Manhattan food scene is flourishing. Nab a great deal during Lower Manhattan Tuesdays—and on Sept. 30, the Downtown Alliance hosts the annual Dine Around Downtown, a tasting event open to everyone. / Sponsored
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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