The highways are excluded, so if you go right from a bridge or tunnel to the highway and drive north of 60th, you will not be charged. — Tribeca Citizen on Clarity — finally — on one angle of congestion pricing for Downtown residents

If I drive from Brooklyn via the Hugh Carey tunnel and up the FDR to 61st street exit, will I be charged. And what about visa versa — from 65th and Madison, out the 61st st exit, down the FDR, back to the tunnel? Asking because I saw scanners on the FDR before the 60th St exit and before the battery park aqueduct — Marcus on Clarity — finally — on one angle of congestion pricing for Downtown residents

If the residents of 443 Greenwich are so unhappy with these accommodations, perhaps they should vacate and turn the building over to the city for migrant housing. I’m sure a family from Venezuela would prefer a Tribeca loft to a sad little tent deep in Brooklyn. — Steve C on Condo owners at 443 Greenwich have been suing developer for years

The (generous) food offerings on their Happy Hour menu are a great way to experience Paros. The bartender made excellent recommendations and kindly asked us before Happy Hour pricing ended if we wanted to order more. Excellent first impressions! When I returned with reservations for a recent Sunday brunch, things were a bit hectic as they filled quickly due to the unseasonably warm weather. They seemed a bit caught off guard by the influx of people wanting tables, and they appeared understaffed. The food was still good and portions generous, but service was somewhat lacking (we had to flag down the manager to get drinks and no one checked to see if we wanted refills - we would have been happy to order another round or two of cocktails). Overall, they're a great addition to the Tribeca dining scene even if the price point is on the higher side. I would just give them a little time to get their staffing levels to where they need to be for this type of restaurant. Yiasou, Paros - welcome to the neighborhood! — Franklin Foodie on New Kid on the Block: Paros

The rent is insane. The landlords are making opening anything smaller scale or not backed by a huge firm non-viable! — JR on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?

But the subway will be much safer, says no one. — Bobbie on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?

Good food but they charge 50 cents for milk for coffee or tea, butter for bread as well as other small items that normally come with an order. Not a lot of money but really? — JG on Catching Up With New Kids: Ol’ Days

Two Hands, Maman and Gotan are good for lunch Peppolino has great pasta There is a new spot by the Woolworth building that is about to open (above the A/C/E) Sandwiches at Puffy's El Vez — Pan U on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?

Agree, we love this place. Good food, friendly staff and family friendly — BPCdad on Catching Up With New Kids: Ol’ Days

Any chance of ring dings without nut/almond flavorings? One or two just chocolate? :) — cake on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?

The food and atmosphere are terrific, but the recent attitude of the management is unacceptable. The prices are high, but the portions are very large. I have been many many times.. food is always consistent, but I believe to be successful it is imperative to take care of your regulars. — Danielle on New Kid on the Block: Paros

Love the food at Taq, but i agree that the lighting is so off putting! Way too bright- if (when) they turn down the lights, I’ll be back. — Rachel on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?

The ring of steel installed by the City of NY post 9/11 should provide all the answers. With the millions of dollars spent on all the cameras and sensors downtown it's shocking we have no answers yet. — S on Another fire on the street

This place is a true gem. By far the best Greek in the neighborhood. If you cannot afford the regular prices, I suggest that you go during happy hour for the discounts. I personally do not find the pricing any different than the other fine dining choices in downtown NYC. Place is very tough to get in these days, so the prices certainly not keeping most people away. — Bernadette on New Kid on the Block: Paros

They should make that more evident. We're super interested in trying it but were scared off by the prices, especially for the main dishes. — readeronduane on New Kid on the Block: Paros

It’s family style, the portions are big. — Reademan on New Kid on the Block: Paros

Those prices are outrageous. I can’t believe people are actually eating there. — DTWNYC on New Kid on the Block: Paros

As reported in Crain's New York Business this past week, the average rent in Tribeca was $11,000 a month at the end of 2023, according to market research from the Corcoran Group. Profit margins for successful restaurants in the best of times aspire to earning a dime on the dollar. With soaring overhead costs, most restaurants today are lucky to be making 2 to 3 cents on the dollar, if they are not losing money. Real Estate interests impose high rents and enjoy bullish profit margins. No restaurant wants to raise prices. Indeed the reason NYC Restaurant Week has been so successful, is that it generates greater volume due to value pricing. However, looking forward, It will be extremely difficult to offer high quality food for $25 entrees unless overhead costs are significantly reduced. — Tracy Nieporent on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?

I can add Ol' Days, but they are not open for dinner -- they close at 5p. — Tribeca Citizen on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?

Dont live in Tribeca if ure looking for affordable lifestyle😅 — CM on Sneak Peek: Sushi Ichimura

Food is great but service is lacking in numerous areas: 1) Hostess telling people the whole party needs to be there in order to be seated is so old and tired. Do you not want people to start ordering drinks while waiting for the rest of the party to arrive? And no the bar is not always an option when it's packed. If you have a table reserved at a set time, seat me whether it's 1 person or all people from the party. 2) Wait staff don't introduce themselves and just ask if you want drinks upon sitting. No hi I'm X, no how's everyone doing, no here are tonight's specials or recommendations. This is an upscale restaurant, act like one. 3) Stop allowing wait staff to touch cups when pouring water. It's disgusting knowing how many other things they touch before touching your cup. 4) Stop forcing the table to order all at once. It DOES NOT help the chefs out, it only rushes the table out (you will lose out on additional orders by doing this). Other than these issues that need correcting, it's generally a good place, albeit a bit pricey. — John on New Kid on the Block: Paros

Went yesterday night - it was really a nice experience — B on Chef Marc Murphy will reopen the Landmarc space this week

Love this place. Best Avocado toast around. And everything is fresh. — Mary Amsterdam on Catching Up With New Kids: Ol’ Days

please check us out at Tara Kitchen on Church street for many vegan and vegetarian options! — Aneesa Waheed on Catching Up With New Kids: L’Abeille à Côté

Good one on Tataki. Estancia already on list. Greca and Tara Kitchen do not qualify for price reasons. — Tribeca Citizen on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?