All of the heavy construction equipment coming through northwest Tribeca is likely also partly responsible for the state of the cobblestones (in addition to some poor quality original work). Are developers in any way accountable for the wrecks they make when they tear up the neighborhood to work on their projects? Just look at the mess at 443 Greenwich. — McGee on Seen & Heard: Reactions to the Five Boro Bike Tour

Did they ever catch these "artists"? — 1stPrecinct on In the News: Triraqis Caught on Video

also says NO ALCOHOL, which will hopefully be updated. who wants to grill or host a gathering without alcohol? — Sean on In the News: Water Street Arcades Valued at $250 Million

It seems safe to assume they haven't updated the website yet. — Erik Torkells on In the News: Water Street Arcades Valued at $250 Million

Actually, https://govisland.com/permits/gatherings says that you can bring food or arrange it to be catered from food trucks, but "No grilling". I highly recommend Veronica's Kitchen's jerk chicken. https://govisland.com/activities/food-1 — Dan Kohn on In the News: Water Street Arcades Valued at $250 Million

North End Grill is one of my favorite places downtown and really hope it does not go South End Grill after this. As for the fairness of the measure, it will be all on the hands and integrity of the owners. — B. S. on How “Service Included” Affects North End Grill’s Prices

Also, if you read Meyer's rationale for it, part of it is that it allows wages to be distributed more equitably to "back of the house" staff such as line cooks. Tips or a portion thereof are typically pooled & shared among the 'front of house" staff - they are not allowed to be redistributed to the line cooks etc I don't think this is meant to work in your everyday Olive Garden... it seems more appropriate for high/higher end establishments - I don't know if it will work but I think it will be very interesting to see. — Jeff on How “Service Included” Affects North End Grill’s Prices

The restaurant 'gratuity' has always been a misnomer in the US. If you aren't giving a server ar least a 15% tip you are penalizing them. You are taking the basic living wage out of a person's pocket. Perhaps you've never worked in that industry, since you lack some basic empathy on the subject. Sure, it is not different to open a $40 bottle of wine from an $800 bottle of wine (although that's not really even true in a serious wine program like you see in some high end places), but that is the deal you make when you go out to eat in this country. A restaurant tip is not an excuse for you to be a two-bit critic every time you eat - when it works it has become a way for you to show disapproval in situations where service is genuinely bad, or extra approval when the service is exceptional. As far as North End and the other Meyer places go, if you have a bad service experience, complain about it to the manager (your reply makes me suspect you have no problem voicing your opinion in a restaurant setting). I think have enough integrity that they will accommodate you in some way. Frankly, I think this is a much fairer system. If something goes wrong with your meal the responsibility is shared by the entire restaurant, not just one poor server. Server issues are often the result of issues with the restaurant as a whole, and a bad night for the kitchen, or a room incorrectly booked by management can result in a server losing their livelihood for the night. I'm not sure if this will work in the end, but I like the idea, based on fairness alone. — Doug on How “Service Included” Affects North End Grill’s Prices

I hear there is some wonderful decaf coffee these days — Jeff on How “Service Included” Affects North End Grill’s Prices

There was one in the Supermarket Price Check post (created by Adam, like this one), but I think that's it. Spreadsheets are best deployed infrequently.... — Erik Torkells on How “Service Included” Affects North End Grill’s Prices

Don't get confused fellow neighbors!!! This is just another excuse to increase prices to customers. Tipping is expected to be according to the service you recieve. If you get a really bad arrogant server, are you tipping 26%??? Also, on wine service, it takes the same amount of work to open a $40.00 as is to open a $800.00 bottle, the tip is very different on both examples. Just for those servers reading this: Gratuity= an overpayment made as a recognition to those who provide service beyond the expectation. Restaurants in Manhattan have an exorbitant rent, we end up paying that rent to restaurant owners, fine, its the cost of living here. But now, they want us to pay for increases in their staff compensation and keep the rest for themselves. So, if this "new" scheme is successful we are only going to see more local shops close down because we have given them more excuses ($$) for landlords to increase rents. Waiters, congratulations on recieving a wage increase and customers not being able to display their opinion on your quality of service. Restauranteurs, good move! I also want my customers to pay for my employees. Foodies, keep the cash coming! NYC is getting full of subpar expensive food. — B. S. on How “Service Included” Affects North End Grill’s Prices

Nice analysis. Is this the first time you've ever generated a spreadsheet in Tribeca Citizen? — Dan Kohn on How “Service Included” Affects North End Grill’s Prices

So, my space is literally, and I truly mean literally, above the starting line of the event. The bike tour is like a very noisy Swallows of Capistrano coming back to roost every year and I kind of hate it for being so incredibly loud and in my living room. But I figure it's a great event, brings a lot of different people together and has some really positive energy, so why complain. If it wasn't here, it would be under someone else's home, so have at it! — Rob on Seen & Heard: Five Boro Bike Tour Complaints

So another greedy business owner taking their profits and running - leaving our precious children without a proper selection of stylish footwear?! Disgusting! — Jim Smithers on Shoofly Is Closing

That's positive news, thanks Erik — KLG on Shoofly Is Closing

When a resident moves to an area zoned for restaurants and bars, there can't be a real expectation for a quiet street. Suck it up, yuppies. If you want a dead-zone for noise, move to Roosevelt Island. — Dan on A New Home for Raccoon Lodge

wonderful interview, made me smile. — sw on Spotlight: Church Street Surplus

I stopped by to talk to Roz, who said it’s most definitely not about the landlord raising the rent. She also mentioned that another kids’ shoe store might be opening in the area…. — Erik Torkells on Shoofly Is Closing

Definitely had a different experience. Food was awfully good... not perfect but definitely better than mentioned above in Erik's review. I guess we'll find out which experience is the norm. — Jeff on First Impressions: Amada

It's amazing. Go try it. — Erik Torkells on In the News: Oculus to Host River to River Performances

that sandwich doesn't look appetizing at all! it looks like it has only one slice of ham and one slice of cheese. — Augustino on In the News: Oculus to Host River to River Performances

I've lived in London for ten years and every time I go back to Tribeca it's two eggs with cheese and bacon at Gee Whiz! Glad they were able to sell part off to survive. — Kristen Frederickson on Gee Whiz Diner Is Downsizing

I hope she chose to retire and is not being pushed out by yet another greedy landlord who doesn't care about the landscape of our neighborhoods! — KLG on Shoofly Is Closing

I thought it was pretty good when I went last Tuesday. I saw Chef Garces in the kitchen running quality control on the dishes coming out. Obviously he won't be there every night with 15 or so restaurants, but it is nice to see him there to get it up and running smoothly. Has the potential to turn into a place that is crowded every night based on all of the businesses and apartments in the area. — nyrangers615 on First Impressions: Amada

It closed a while back and the space is for rent, but who knows, maybe the piano is still there.... Thanks — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: Raccoon Lodge Is Closing After All