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
In the News: Sewage Overflow at Pier 25
Plus: The fight goes on for 67 Vestry residents; the Room bar in Soho has closed; Trinity Church's popular restrooms.
More on the McNally and Colicchio Restaurants at the Beekman Hotel
We no longer need to consider them rumors. Plus: Where each will be and who's designing the hotel.
Seen & Heard: Añejo Opens on Saturday
Plus: FreshDirect chaining carts to trees; Franklin Place getting windows; "Puerto Ricans in Paris"; Church Street storefront renovations; street art signage; Summer Streets zipline. / 1 comment
Might This Building Be Spared?
I went to northwest Tribeca seeking clarity on two big developments on one block. I left allowing myself to hope that a two-story brick building with historic character will be saved from the wrecking ball. / 8 comments
Newsletter: Aug. 18
First Look: Inside the Pier A Restaurants • First Impressions: Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar • Burro Borracho • Bikini Bar • Nobu • Khe-Yo • U.S. Open Tennis Court • J&R Express • Greenwich Street Rat Lot • More
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I grew up in a neighborhood with basement bagel, bakeries, long, narrow, bagel, ovens, bagelmeister’s, who really knew their craft.... — A. / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
In our house the cart bagels are what we call "cake bagels", barely 1 step up from Lender's frozen bagels.... — Nicole Vianna / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
Unfortunately this is true about virtually every public works project in the city. Take a walk around all of the... — Reademan / A progress report on the work in north Battery Park City
This bagel Baedeker doesn't even include the ubiquitous food carts that vend breakfast essentials, including - say it - bagels.... — Gary / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
Don’t ask me how I have this connection, but I’ve spoken to the construction manager 1:1 before (he didn't know... — Upset BPC Resident / A progress report on the work in north Battery Park City
Thank you for the article about the move of our primary retail and repair business, Finlay and Gage, from Tribeca... — Judy Epstein Gage / Finlay + Gage has left the neighborhood
True North Tribeca! https://www.instagram.com/truenorthtribeca — James Bogardus / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new