First Impressions: Haus
I know I said I wouldn't go to Haus, the new nightclub in the old Canal Room space, but I couldn't resist putting on my fun pants and heading over. / 4 comments
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.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Looking at other people = fun. Being looked at = not so fun. This is (still) a gross invasion of... — Downtown Dad Again / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor
The photograph begs the question: when is that scaffolding coming down? Seems a very very long time that it has... — George Bacon / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
ITS BACK BETTER THAN EVER! BEST LOCAL PLACE FOR A DRINK AND GOOD FOOD!!! CANT WAIT FOR LUNCH!!! — AA / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new