Newsletter: July 24
New Kids on the Block: Washington Market Tavern and Macaron Café • New Spa? • Franklin Street Development • Parks in Progress • Historic Districts • More
In the News: Verizon Building Makeover
Plus: Bâtard gets soundproofing; 110 Wall looks like it's being developed; Brooklyn Bridge flags stolen two years ago; drink beer and help dogs. / 3 comments
How Do You Feel About Your Broadband?
"I'd love to ask people, especially those who work from their home office, or who have businesses here, what they're doing for broadband access, and how they feel about it." —David G. Imber / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: Same Garage, New Fire
Arson alleged. Plus: Planet Fitness details; prime Hubert property to be rentals; Chambers Street illustration; 56 Leonard and 30 Park Place.
In the News: Expanding Tribeca’s Historic Districts
Plus: Details on new northwest Tribeca condos; Racines NY review; Brooklyn Bridge security breach; private-sector tenant for 4 World Trade Center; Bogardus tributes; Tribecans waxing enthusiastic; assault with a curling iron. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: One Vandam’s Funky Curtain Wall
Plus: Fake-bag vendors on Lispenard; deli renovation; macramé art on Staple Street; Tamid's new space; Fika opening at the World Trade Center; Tribeca Meet & Greet; fireworks tonight; new FiDi cycling studio. / 2 comments
New Kid on the Block: Washington Market Tavern
"I wanted to do the adult version of Mudville 9," says Tribecan Eric Schwimmer of his spiffy new Washington Market Tavern on Murray Street. "And this is how I like to eat—quality food in a convivial atmosphere." / 8 comments
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
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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
It looks like an Ess-a-bagel is coming the Murray. The bagel wars continue!! — Reademan / Modern Bread & Bagel is open
I loved walking by on Chambers, seeing all the instruments and folks working on them. It’s a reminder of what... — freya / Finlay + Gage has left the neighborhood