This is a confusing as the Landmarks Committee does not consider or review many of the "touted" benefits: nothing on what is put inside the building such as condos vs affordable units vs office spaces and does not review any enhancements to the play street, etc.. Even stranger, HHC said they are not using their option to buy the lot for the Museum's New Building and the museum cannot afford it so there is no guarantee that part is going anywhere. — KT on Howard Hughes’ plans for 250 Water vs. the Seaport Historic District

James certainly knows his stuff! And that goes for Robert Ripps too! Great information. — sonia stock on Where in Tribeca?

Simply the best!!! — Andrea Blanch on The Odeon responds to The New Yorker

I'm comparing a JC resident to a SI resident because more often than not it costs a JC resident $11 roundtrip a day/$55 a week for a work commute when MTA should offer a free transfer to NYC subways at the five PATH stations in Manhattan during peak hours (say 6 to 9am & 4 to 7pm) since most JC residents pay 109 a month for a 31-day unlimited ride pass for PATH only. Are they complaining? No but a Staten Islander is complaining despite being able to spend NOTHING for a ferry commute to & from FiDi or 5.50 roundtrip for free ferry rides & transfer & the lowest bridge toll in America. The ferry was 50 cents prior to the Metrocard, ok, well how nice that you Staten Islanders got the biggest & best discount with the advent of the Metrocard. So you're complaining & getting snippy about no longer having to pay 50 cents for the ferry or any money period - got it. Why not toll the other inner city bridges? Well for one Long Islanders already pay a toll to enter NYC, so it's unfair to charge them two tolls. Two NYC residents already pay taxes to run the SI Railway & Ferry & maintain the Verranzano most NYC residents don't use) as well as taxes for subways & buses. Hence why you Staten Islanders should pay more for your three SI exclusive public transportation options. Like NJ people pay taxes for NJ Transit & NYers outside of NYC & CT people pay taxes for Metro North on top of bridge tolls & NYC subwayfare. I feel bad for carless Yonkers people who work in Manhattan not Staten Islanders. No free ferry ride to lower Manhattan for them like you have. — Excuse me??? on Verrazzano Bridge toll will soon go both ways

55 comments?! — nyc on The Odeon responds to The New Yorker

I was worried for a second. I thought the co-founder of Blondie was leaving NYC. But Chris Stein is staying and Jim Stein is leaving. I'm ok with that... — Bellucci on The Odeon responds to The New Yorker

According to an e-mail sent by DSL, this was supposed to be a surprise for Manny. — DTWNNYC on Seen & Heard: DSL to honor longtime ref Manny d’Almeida

Any insight into the best times to go to CityMD (either Chambers or Fulton) or is it constantly a very long line? — person on And so it begins…again.

I’ve lived in the neighborhood since 1980. I can go on and on about the Odeon’s great food and ambiance. Whenever anyone asks about a recommendation for the Odeon, I always reply that it doesn’t matter if there’s a hurricane, snowstorm or warnings of unrest shutting down the city, the Odeon is always packed. I think that is a testament to how top shelf they are. We were taking out our recycling last night, and saw their staff outside during that cold, windy torrential downpour tending to a crowd of diners. For God’s sake give them a break during these difficult times! Lynn and Steve came to the rescue after the looting in Tribeca. They helped us secure our building. We always go to them for their advice regarding Tribeca matters. They are generous of spirit and supportive of this neighborhood. They care! We also know the wait staff and managers treat all their diners with respect. There have been times after some building maintenance when we were just too exhausted to go upstairs and change from our paint stained clothing. We just wanted to go to the Odeon and treat ourselves to a great meal with comforting service. The Maître ‘d does not blink an eye and the waiters treat us the same as the businessmen and trendy people sitting around us. The character of the Odeon community is a validation of the way they treat their diners and the love they put into their food. PS-We have to give a shout out to” Edward’s “another Tribeca institution who we couldn’t live without and loves this neighborhood. . — Queens Girl on The Odeon responds to The New Yorker

I agree.. I wish there were more site in Tribeca to get tested.The people who work at City MD need a break. They are working non stop. — t on And so it begins…again.

I am currently sitting next to my husband in the ICU. He had emergency surgery last Friday night after being in the hospital six days. The Odeon is nothing less than a jewel in TriBeCa’s crown. I have been there twice during this hard time with friends and I shared with the staff what Chuck is going through. Since his operation one of his happiest moments was when Roya sent him her love and a picture of Alma. It is far more than food and cocktails. Thank you Odeon. — Carla Bauer on The Odeon responds to The New Yorker

That birthday woman entitlement scenario is too classic. Hoping the city finds a way to make more testing sites in the days ahead. May we all be safe. — j. on And so it begins…again.

Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha! NYC to Stein: .... — TG on The Odeon responds to The New Yorker

You tell 'em Lynn! set the record straight what is truly sad is that such a venerable journal as the New Yorker would give the trumpsters more fuel to add to the distorted idea that the legitimate press is engaged in skewed reporting — madeline c lanciani on The Odeon responds to The New Yorker

There you have it, folks. Happy Anniversary to Tracy and Drew. — Tribeca Citizen on The Odeon responds to The New Yorker

Wonderful story and profile. Thank you!! — Demetri on The woman who painted Chambers Street

This is one of my favorite places. I recall it from the 1980s when I was working on wall street as a 20 something. We were in awe of its coolness back then. And you know what? Same today. But what really works for me about the Odeon is the service and feeling that you belong there. This is not some palace to snobs but rather a real restaurant that has lived for 40 years at this location. I initially didn't think much of the NYer article because it was so random. Now I know it was factually mistaken too. — PATRICK Valentino on The Odeon responds to The New Yorker

Odeon is an absolute gem. Hope they survive and thrive. And journalists make crap up? Ha. They all do (except Pam of course). And as for restaurants stretching the regs a bit to create space for tables - they need to. Even in good times, restaurants make 10% profit. Now they are getting crushed and are not even making half their income. Lets celebrate their ingenuity and NYC style perseverance. We all could use some more of that. — Demetri on The Odeon responds to The New Yorker

On a couple occasions I've noticed the line at the Fulton St CityMD location is shorter than that at Chambers St.. — Makes You Go "Hmm-m-m" on And so it begins…again.

Why would you compare a jersey city resident to NYC resident. Also the Staten Island Ferry became free with the metro card FYI, the fee was 50 cents prior . Lastly, why not toll the east river bridges that has always been a free ride for decades if you have a problem with the Staten island discount (never has it been free). — Excuse you on Verrazzano Bridge toll will soon go both ways

Wasn't it Spartina before The Harrison took that space? — TC on The Odeon responds to The New Yorker

What a loss! I first stumbled upon this store when I was expecting my first son - I had just found out about the gender, and the sales associate warmly helped me find a star-filled blue hat so I could use it to reveal the gender to my husband that evening. We would later move to Franklin Street a few months later, and my son would wear that same hat by EGG on his way home from the hospital after birth. — J on EGG by Susan Lazar has closed permanently here

The link to the article on our website refers to a walk-through within Tribeca Grill's construction site during the winter of 1989. The restaurant opened officially to the public in April 1990. After all this time, with all the meals served, with great events and precious memories, it is not the semantics that matter. A time machine can take us back 30 years, where the world has experienced profound changes. But within the walls of Tribeca Grill, the objective has never changed from trying to provide good food and drink in a welcoming and authentic setting. — Tracy Nieporent on The Odeon responds to The New Yorker

El Teddy’s. — Faith on The Odeon responds to The New Yorker

Sorry - I didn't see the "rules" stating a restaurant had to have one name for consideration to "The List". I was just pointing out that one restaurant group has maintained a presence at one address for a very long time. Montrachet certainly helped put Tribeca on the map for the uptown crowd and after David Bouley was unceremoniously dumped, Bouley's namesake restaurant further solidified Tribeca as a dining destination worth traveling to. I'll ask Drew when Tribeca Grill opened exactly the next time I see him. And since you're a stickler for rules and accuracy, the name is Bellucci - with two "l"s... — Bellucci on The Odeon responds to The New Yorker