Seen & Heard: Clocktower Bells Silenced
Plus: Depressing news about the Chambers reconstruction; peony sale this evening; Chinese food at Brookfield Place; "late-night" oyster deal; sanitation garage; the Reade Chambers. / 6 comments
Here’s Why Tribeca Spa of Tranquility Was Raided
Owner Gary Latawiec has been arrested, with bail set at $1 million.
Newsletter: June 16
101 Murray Renderings • Pastis • First Impressions: Mighty Quinn's and Little Muenster • New Kid on the Block: Exceed Physical Culture • Crunch • Cafeteria Tribeca • More
Seen & Heard: The Final Restaurant at Hudson Eats Is…
Plus: The opening of Haus nightclub; swing dance event this week; Governors Island kayaking; Transformers class for kids; Arcade Bakery quiche; school rummage sale; Pace dorm rising fast. / 5 comments
Crunch Is Considering Two Spaces in Tribeca
The gym will be downstairs at 66 Leonard or in the Eastern Athletic space at 80 Leonard (because that gym appears closed). / 3 comments
In the News: More on 101 Tribeca
Plus: Retractable skylight leading to rooftop meadowscape; Canal Street resurgence; Brushstroke raises sushi bar price; Fulton development downscales; fireworks tonight. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: New Broadway Tenant
Plus: Get an early look at Grand Banks boat bar; proposed Leonard storefront redesign; "Magical Moments of Ballet!"; Terra uncovered and looking good.
Renderings for 101 Murray
A big score for New York YIMBY, which was sent renderings for 101 Murray; it'll be "the tallest residential building in Lower Manhattan"—at least until the next one. / 14 comments
First Impressions: Little Muenster
The good and the bad about the grilled-cheese specialists. Four down, nine to go.... Please do add your impressions of these restaurants! / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Stuffed Animal Sacrifice
Plus: World Trade Center Transportation Hub update; Brookfield Place views; more fuel for a Broadway conversion rumor; Tribeca Meet & Greet; X concerts.
In the News: Cafeteria Got Landmarks Approval
Plus: Cute newlywed portraits; Mondo Cane 2.0; purse thief scores $8,000; 391 Broadway conversion update.








The tragedy was the razing of one of the identical "Thomas St. Twins" -- a unique cast iron pair of... — George Bacon / McDonald’s site on Broadway is finally sold
This redevelopment can’t come sooner. This is Tribeca’s sketch stretch. — FiDiGuy / McDonald’s site on Broadway is finally sold
Why are we posting fairy tales? There is no tax benefit to the landlord derived from leaving retail space vacant.... — James Bogardus / Seen & Heard: Suram is open on Greenwich
Before you even get to regulatory hurdles, the prospective tenant has to make a business plan, and projected foot traffic... — SW / Seen & Heard: Suram is open on Greenwich
Let's be honest about this. The demise of street retail stores can very largely be put down to on-line shopping.... — Bob / Seen & Heard: Suram is open on Greenwich
noooooo! how could they kill Smith + Mills... — christine / Addition will move forward at Greenwich & North Moore
Good points. I think there is another big structural issue though which allows landlords to sit on empty storefronts and... — john / Seen & Heard: Suram is open on Greenwich