as far as the Clinton rumor..I see them perhaps buying the apartment owned by Richard Parson and his wife..in that premiere bldg on Duane St. (I believe he/they owned the top two floors before divorcing)... seems much more their speed over the White St. Penthouse...which is noisy, just off Canal...ect. I'm basing this on nothing since the Duane St apt. isn't on the market...just a feeling/guess. — Julie on Seen & Heard: New Café in the Works

I, along with a large group was invited to a tasting at the new TriBeCa location last Sunday (amid the construction). The pizzas were really good and the signature salad was tasty too. The owners/managers were great too. — Claudine on New Kid on the Block: American Flatbread Tribeca Hearth

you would think they would put their address on the webpage! — WhoKnows on New Kid on the Block: American Flatbread Tribeca Hearth

Saffron Fresh looked open when I passed by last night (1/9). — Suzanne F on Seen & Heard: Artflag Is Leaving

New news: Saleya's liquor license came through!! They were stocking the bar when we had lunch there today. Which, btw, was an excellent meal. — Suzanne F on Progress Report | January 2013

I tried Sushi of Gari last night, with the warnings of previous eaters in my head (atmosphere, service, etc.), and for now, I think the restaurant will be a fancy take-out option for me. The food was, unsurprisingly, very delicious and fresh. My boyfriend called the tuna "melt in your mouth." We did not get the omakase, but were incredibly pleased with the Deluxe Sushi Plate, and the Sashimi Plate. However, the atmosphere is SO stark. The restaurant has tried to take some helpful steps, like frosting 2/3 of the windows, and keeping one row of overhead lights turned off, but you can't get around the sterile atmosphere. Lighting is still too harsh, and the restaurant is boringly monochromatic. We did not have a reservation and were sat immediately. I'm confident that people would roll in, but not until they make the space more intimate. Being in such a small room with bright lights highlighting every nook and cranny was a little uncomfortable. As for the service, once we flagged down our server (after ~10 minutes of sitting without menu or water), the service was very time-appropriate and consistent. I feel rather shallow for critiquing the place on aesthetics, but at this price level, I want a fabulous complete experience. That being said, I'll happily dole out the money to get some take out and eat in the comfort of my home, three blocks away...paying for the food, but not the dine. — Tyndale on Sushi of Gari Tribeca

They have received their liquor license! We were there for lunch today, and they were stocking the bar. BTW: our lunch was great. Delicious soups and sandwiches, and the freshly made lemonade was perfect. — Suzanne F on Private: Saleya (Closed)

It is obvious that landmarked 502 Canal is falling apart because Ponte wants the tenants out & by letting the building go to ruin he can have it condemned & then again we can have another huge, ugly condo built on that sweet property. The same goes for his building on Desbrosses between Washington & West. Isn't it just a little weird that his restaurant building did not get a red notice on it for structural damage from Sandy but the building that he owns & wants the tenants out of just next door further east did get the red notice & tenants are not allowed back in, just saying. — Rosalie on In the News: Tribeca’s Biggest Landowner

@Erik (not, that's not me): Don't know much about El Vez.... I'd assume it'll be like the Philly one (http://www.elvezrestaurant.com/). And if I remember correctly, it's being designed by David Rockwell. And there'll be a takeout counter/window. — Erik Torkells on Progress Report | January 2013

This is an awesome site and rundown! What's the D.L. on El Vez? — Erik on Progress Report | January 2013

@Tabak: It is. See here: https://tribecacitizen.wpengine.com/2013/01/02/tribeca-then-and-now-6/ — Erik Torkells on Unknown9

Looks like 68 Laight to me..i agree with Logan — Tabak on Unknown9

Hi, The building at West Broadway and White is for sale and listed on Massey Knackal 's web site. Looks gutted from the photos. Dave — Dave on Seen & Heard: Little One Appears Stalled

FYI a friend and I tried out the M9 route today from BPC and when we got to 26th (at Bellevue) the nasty driver with some kind of attitude problem that he was taking out on passengers announced that it was the last stop and refused to give any explanation for the change in route. While the new route has some advantages over the old one, it doesn't go anywhere near Union Square where the old one ended up, which was handy for coming back from the farmer's market with heavy bags. — Hudson River on In the News: Tribeca’s Biggest Landowner

I had "snuck" in there a few years ago and couldn't believe the space (the guard let us in). So glad it's being shared. It's incredible and hopefully will be finished.......one day ......maybe in this lifetime. — valentina on A Long, Deep Look Inside Temple Court

@Lanessa: At the end of every "New Kid on the Block" or "First Impressions" post is a list of posts about recently opened businesses -- it's basically what you're looking for — Erik Torkells on Progress Report | January 2013

It is hard to keep up. Would you consider doing a "what's opened" list quarterly?! Awesome! — Lanessa on Progress Report | January 2013

Ha...the real Spidey lived in queens ... This poser pictured in the stretch silk T is the guy hanging out at Smith & Mills ;) — Rohin on Seen & Heard: Spider-Man’s Tribeca Loft

I agree with CJ I so don't heart that citybank. And I don't want TD at the mailbox space either! Banks and Nail salons, that's all we are getting now... :( — liat on Seen & Heard: Citibank Unveiled

What a flimsy excuse on Mandel's part. The real reason more likely is that there is no need for another ridiculously high priced private school when all of the public schools in FiDi, Tribeca and BPC are so highly regarded. The storm was just an easy way out. The public schools are so good that we just need more of them as people have made this neighborhood the most desired to raise a family in Manhattan. — Luis on In the News: Preschool Bailing on FiDi

That CitiBank is heartbreaking. Happy New Year. — C.J on Seen & Heard: Citibank Unveiled

To Nicole: The ballfields were never properly installed n the first place so they need to be re-installed — James on In the News: Big West Street Development

Does anyone know why the ball fields need to be replaced? I know they were submerged and all during sandy, but is the turf damaged/torn, soggy, etc.. Thanks! — Nicole on In the News: Big West Street Development

Definitely not river lofts. Damaged by the hurricane. — Ben on Seen & Heard: Are the Clintons Moving to Tribeca?

p.s. If this is true it means that within ONE block of this site the following have opened or are under construction: New York by Gehry (76 Story Rental), 113 Nassau (28 story rental or condo), 49 Ann (ALoft Hotel by W), 133 Beekman (30 Story Pace Dorm), 5 Beekman (almost 300 room Hotel, 12,000 sf Event space and High end restaurant). Very exciting indeed! — Luis on Seen & Heard: Are the Clintons Moving to Tribeca?