I worry about the few remaining places that are/were supposed to be inexpensive. Something like an omelette and soda at Gee Whiz will run $25. At some point their prices will have to get so high it won’t be worth it for that food. It is hard to see how establishments that rely on a high volume of low priced items (Morgans? Fernandez Shoe Repair? Corner Gourmet?) and don’t control their spaces can survive for long. Eventually they price themselves out. — Don on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?

How do we make a formal complaint and protest this? — Alexis on New towers coming to Thomas and Worth streets?

Viet Cafe on Greenwich St. is very reasonable and they have a happy hour. — Jane Freeman on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?

Nooooo! Another long(er)time Tribeca spot bites the dust. I love this place. I had my first manicure at Ula, and later, my first massage at Tribeca Beauty Spa. It has long been a favorite place to treat myself. Wishing the owners luck in their future endeavors. — Elizabeth on Tribeca Beauty Spa will close next month

Also love Tara Kitchen!! But did not fit the definitions. That said, it's worth a share plate workaround! — Tribeca Citizen on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?

Second TAQ and Ol Days! We also love Tara Kitchen on Church St! The tagines are delicious and a great value! It’s our go to for a casual dinner, with options for vegetarians, pescatarians and meat eaters. — E. on Reade on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?

I echo Steve C’s comment. Migrants on taxpayer dime should help. — Bobbie on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?

Beside World Trade Center two, what happened to World Trade Center 6? — S on In the News: Revamped design for Two World Trade

Re: "And why wouldn’t you want the public space between the old and new residential buildings?" Because it is not possible. There is probably underground AT&T equipment and facilities under the proposed public space that AT&T wants to retain and cannot sell to a developer to use as a basement for typical below-ground residential facilities and utilities. Per DOB job 140933532, the tax lot comprising the Long Lines building and the open space was split into 3 tax lots in 2021. See https://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/BScanJobDocumentServlet?requestid=5&passjobnumber=140933532&passdocnumber=01&allbin=1085517&scancode=ES289675965 One is now the Long Lines Building, one is the area below grade under the proposed public space, and one is the area above grade at the proposed public space plus the entire height and depth of the area where the new buildings are proposed. Rearranging the public space would constrain the proposed buildings to use only the east portions of the below-grade space of the proposed building areas as their basements. As a result, the layouts of the proposed new buildings would be constrained by the limits that would impose on the placement of elevator pits as the base of elevator shafts, riser pipes, etc. — james on New towers coming to Thomas and Worth streets?

Agree that we love Taq. Very family friendly place and the food is great. — BPCdad on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?

I *LOVE* Khe-Yo! It does not fall into this category. — Tribeca Citizen on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?

Saluggi's closed January 2023. I actually don't think this list is sad at all. I am now impressed with the selection and the enthusiasm! — Tribeca Citizen on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?

This is infuriating. It is grand theft of a PARK (which has long been used as a private parking lot for the thieves! It wasn’t enough to take what little green space the area has. Now they want to extend their fraud skyward. This should result in people going to jail. I would love to see a perp walk for the people pushing this. — OK on New towers coming to Thomas and Worth streets?

While Bubby's may meet the $25 entree criteria for this list, imho it's hard to describe it as "moderately priced" these days. Maybe in a relative sense for dinner? But for breakfast/brunch it has gotten kind of crazy tbh. For two adults and a kid you'd be hard pressed to get out of there for <$100 for breakfast. Not to say that it isn't still good -- it is -- but it's hardly moderately priced. Side note -- while it's long been a brunch destination, TikTok must have turbocharged that over the pandemic because the Sat/Sun lines are now to the point where you'd think they're giving food away or something. It's wild! Also, although it's a bar through and through, I'd add Puffy's -- not sure there's a better deal down here for the quality than their sandwiches. — LJ on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?

There was Saluggi's - now gone. Anyone know why? There is still Chinatown just next to us, with plenty of affordable options. It's really sad that this is the situation. We rarely go out to eat in the neighborhood due to the prices, and often disappointing food quality, even that those prices, plus so few vegetarian and vegan options. — Marcus on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?

Thank you; I agree. Americans' total remove and insulation (and in particular New Yorkers' and Tribecans') from the violence we perpetuate, and then use the tools of the militarism to find entertainment from, is incredibly troublesome. What does strapping into a flight simulator and pretending you're W on your way to an aircraft carrier ready to declare 'mission accomplished' have to do with leadership training? — malcolm on Hidden in Tribeca: There’s a flight simulator in 7 World Trade

Fonda is the best moderately priced Mexican probably in the city. Max is an excellent casual Friday night date spot for italian. Wine and pasta, what else does one need? Just give me more of these places that put quality and service above stuffing customers. — Leo on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?

Yall forget Khe-Yo! Excellent Laotian cuisine and while slightly higher than many on this list, it isn't offensive given the great food and vibes. I have been preaching this for years that no one wants more overpriced restaurants and instead prefer these moderately priced, good food offerings instead. It's truly a shame they open and close seemingly over night. The city needs to stop funding the migrant and weed crises and instead support small neighborhood restaurants like these. — Jason on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?

Good point. And Boss Tweed's. — Tribeca Citizen on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?

Monk McGinns should surely be on this list. Plenty of items around $20. — BobR on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?

100% agree!!! Estancia has been in our specific NW corner for Tribeca since we got here...The food is great & ownership and staff Amazing. It is an institution. Argentine/Italian... Love them! — Rohin on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?

K, You are right about “Taq” on Chambers between Greenwich and West Broadway. Place is always empty, and never should be: excellent tacos, salads and other worthwhile dishes at very reasonable prices, warm and comfy decor, personable and knowledgeable service every time we had dinner there. I’ve pushed this place like crazy, but despite the really good food at low prices, it hasn’t caught on. That’s a shame, because in a neighborhood chock full of families with young children, retirees and lots of younger couples, who could no doubt appreciate a break from Whole Foods, DoorDash, and $100- a head tariffs everywhere else in Tribeca, Taq could be a welcome respite from being wallet-mugged at most of the restaurants down here — Nicholas de Seve on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?

Love, but no mains under $25. — Tribeca Citizen on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?

Thanks for that! — Tribeca Citizen on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?

I didn't! But only the burger is under $25. — Tribeca Citizen on Are moderately priced restaurants doomed in Tribeca?