That's so interesting about BPC not being part of 311. I called once when a stop sign was knocked down and it took over an hour on the phone for them to figure out where Warren and North End Avenue is located. — Ellen2 on In the News: Local Kids Join in National School Walkout

Sorry to see North End Grill go. For a long time, it was our local go-to restaurant for out-of-town guests. But, until last weekend, we hadn't visited in six months because of a steep fall-off in the menu, the food execution, and in service, which we also traced to the loss of key people once the no-tipping policy was implemented and poor oversight in the kitchen. Something was amiss here for too long, as we've seen in the recent reports in Eater. The atmosphere has recently changed this year for the better. Emily is a fine chef, the menu is improved, and the vibe is decidedly more pleasant. I think this crew could turn things around. But I can't help wondering if the recent terrible publicity was more than the restaurant (or their GS landlord) could overcome in this #MeToo era. — jon on North End Grill Will Close at the End of the Year

Does anyone have any info on how Isaac and Azziza from the World of Gold N Diamond jewelry store are? They were in the neighborhood for a very long time and are sadly missed. Any contact info? Thank you! — Nadine on Seen & Heard: The 1950s Skyline

I think you might be right. He said he has a few other restaurants, which were franchises. I added a photo of him from the meeting. — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: The Restaurant Replacing Denny’s

The official opening is March 22, but the store is taking some pre-launch fittings now by appointment. — Erik Torkells on New Kid on the Block: Alton Lane

Alton Lane still not open ! — Rebecca on New Kid on the Block: Alton Lane

Wonder if this is Robert "Don Pooh" Cummins? He owns a few IHOPs and was to open a restaurant in the Bronx last year. He is a former record executive. — mruptight on Seen & Heard: The Restaurant Replacing Denny’s

Perhaps, but still the staff turnover can be accounted for Eric Korsch's behaviour and HR ignoring the staff's complaints. — JOR on North End Grill Will Close at the End of the Year

I dont think its all about the tip being in the price, its mostly about what it leads too. Staff turnover, weak bartenders, and ultimately an impacted dining experience....that said....Sauteed Spinach for $14 and Roasted Cauliflower sides costing $16 cant help the cause — BPCrez on North End Grill Will Close at the End of the Year

I really don’t understand why everyone complains about having a tip included in the price as is the case in most of the world. It doesn’t change the price you are paying unless all of you are just not tipping 20% and stiffing the staff so you can save a couple bucks. — Tribecaguy on North End Grill Will Close at the End of the Year

I doubt most of the patrons heard about the allegations against Korsh. — Erik Torkells on North End Grill Will Close at the End of the Year

And could be that the staffers left because HR did nothing about the former chef's alleged sexual harrasment of the female staff and thus created a toxic environment, hence the decline of the warm and friendly professional environment. — JOR on North End Grill Will Close at the End of the Year

Could be that North End Grill's reputation was tarnished by Eric Korsh's sexual harassment misconduct allegations, and the subsequent lawsuits and settlement could've been the beginning of end of North End Grill. — JOR on North End Grill Will Close at the End of the Year

RIP...agreed that it checked many boxes, and i had many wonderful meals there over the years. Wonder how long it will take USHG to admit that no tipping caused the demise of this place. Was never the same, and always felt more expensive than it should be. — BPCrez on North End Grill Will Close at the End of the Year

Perhaps this sheds some light on why Amada, a seemingly busy and successful restaurant, is closing. https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2018/01/22/jose-garces-lawsuits/ — jon on Amada Will Be Closing

Thanks to the quick research James! — Robert Ripps on Seen & Heard: Interlude Café

Watts between Greenwich and Canal — Brett on Where in Tribeca…?

From the Tribeca West Historic District designation report: No. 3-9 HUBERT STREET between Hudson Street & Collister Street (South Side) a/k/a 137 Hudson Street Tax Map Block/Lot: 214/14 Date: 1971 [Dem. 230-1971] Parking lot Summary This 100-foot by 171-foot lot, with a seventy-six-foot by twenty-eight-foot extension to Hudson Street, has been used as a parking lot since 1971, when two buildings were demolished. Public School 44 was erected at the southeast corner of Hubert Street and Collister Street in 1897, replacing four residences facing Hubert Street and several stables on Collister Street. The school, designed the Board of Education's Superintendent of School Buildings, C.B.J. Snyder, was five stories in height and had wings extending along Hubert Street and Collister Street that enclosed a court. In the 1930s the school was used as a Works Project Administration office and in the 1940s it housed a police training facility. On the portion of this lot extending through to Hudson Street, from 1901 until 1971, stood a six-story warehouse, designed by Louis Korn for Samuel Weil, who later acquired the store and loft building at 413 Greenwich Street. — James on Seen & Heard: Interlude Café

Glad to see another vegan option (By Chloe) appearing in the neighborhood. — Marcus on Seen & Heard: The Restaurant Replacing Denny’s

I need you to be more specific. — Erik Torkells on Where in Tribeca…?

Watts just below Canal — Brett on Where in Tribeca…?

Cool photos, showing the leveled remains of what was once the St. John's Park Freight Depot, after it was demolished in 1927, but before Holland Tunnel exit loop was built in its place. Also note at that time there was a building between 145 Hudson, and 135 Hudson street that is no longer standing. Curious the story behind it, and why it was demolished. — Robert Ripps on Seen & Heard: Interlude Café

Very sorry to see Amada go. One of the few places in the neighborhood with a distinctive menu that didn't issue from a corporate food factory. We always had great service from Natalia. Will miss her, too. — jon on Amada Will Be Closing

I'm glad to see it go. Never liked it - the food was cheap and nasty! Le District has the best food in the neighborhood - I don't see Seamores being too much competition for Le District - especially in the Summer with the terrace on the waterfront. — Ryan K on Amada Will Be Closing

The NYC iSchool (in the same building as Chelsea) uses that roof for some gardening and other science experiments. Interesting to get a view from above! — Tribeca Teacher on Seen & Heard: Interlude Café