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
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
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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