Taking over the former Starbucks space? — Marcus on Blank Street Coffee taking storefront at 32 Avenue of the Americas

We could have Venetian-style gondolas. Though probably they would end up being used as mobile fake Rolex stores. — Marcus on Seen & Heard: Modern Bread & Bagels is moving forward

Additionally, I'm writing from Japan, where I spend about half my life, and I'm totally bewildered by the verbal and culinary non sequitur "Osaka Beef Bowl". — mulciber on New Kid on the Block: Meadow Lane

There was no canal running northwest from the "north end" of Collect Pond up to Canal Street. The Canal itself was built from where an existing stream had flowed northwest to terminate at roughly Broadway and Canal Street, to extend it to the Hudson River. The area north and west of Collect Pond towards what is now Broadway and Canal Street was recorded as marshy, with a stream or outlet flowing northwest to Canal Street since at least the 1650s (and again on an 1846 map depicting conditions as of the 1790s). It shows as historically marshy on Viele's 1874 topographical map, and it remains an aboveground flood hazard area today. — James on Seen & Heard: Modern Bread & Bagels is moving forward

The Starbucks at Broadway and Walker has also closed in the last 2 weeks — Ted C on Nosy Neighbor: Is the Starbucks on West Broadway and Leonard closed?

And I miss Spartina, which was in the space one or two restaurants before the Harrison. Of course if you have lived here long enough, you remember when it used to be How's Bayou...and whatever was there before I moved here. — Robert A. Ripps on Lines out the door and then some for Meadow Lane

Probably still flows from what was Collect Pond (between Centre and Lafayette streets just north of Leonard), even though it's been buried for so many years. I know there's a huge sewer main under Canal when you get towards West Street-you can find videos online of people sneaking in and exploring it. — Robert Ripps on Seen & Heard: Modern Bread & Bagels is moving forward

Yes, Jean, bring back a supermarket to Tribeca! If you want a six pack of Schweppes Tonic or Canada Dry club soda the only place to find them is BPC Gristede's. — George Bacon on New Kid on the Block: Meadow Lane

Not sure why people here don't appreciate the Whole Foods, I think we're super fortunate to have such a big one so close. — Michael on New Kid on the Block: Meadow Lane

Thank you, TC for bringing this new establishment to our attention. If anyone doubts the wonder and excitement that many of us feel for luxury/organic/wellness oriented grocery - please check out Happier Grocery on Canal Street between Wooster and W. Broadway. I happily shop at Happier several times a week - the produce is beautiful and 100% organic. It's not a traditional grocery store - but that is what makes it magnificent. I'm excited to welcome Meadow Lane (post-line, of course). — SoHo on New Kid on the Block: Meadow Lane

They used to. Nowadays most people in my building sho on line. I am the only one seen with grocery bag! — R. on New Kid on the Block: Meadow Lane

I shop at Patel and other stores on 74th St in Jackson Heights often. I recommend it. — C’est Moi on New Kid on the Block: Meadow Lane

OMG Food Emporium! I know you know old Tribeca! — Lifer on New Kid on the Block: Meadow Lane

I walk down to the Gristedes in BPC for things I can no longer find near Warren. Miss Food Emporium still. A real grocery store, not a glitzy concept. — Jean H. on New Kid on the Block: Meadow Lane

I reference this place constantly. A massive void! — Peter on New Kid on the Block: Meadow Lane

We can walk to Chinatown! — Tribeca Citizen on New Kid on the Block: Meadow Lane

Does anyone remember All Good Things? https://tribecacitizen.com/2014/06/25/all-good-things-is-coming-to-an-end/ I'd point out the obvious, but let's just see how this goes. It appears to me to be sort of a mean joke in many ways, and I write about design. I'm thus aware that designers need to get paid, not editorialize on the viability or validity of the enterprises that pay them. Everything in this place seems lovely and thoughtful, viewed in the most objective way. But the story, I feel, is deeper and broader, and not pretty at all. — mulciber on New Kid on the Block: Meadow Lane

Every Monday when I open the TC, I marvel at the further decline of culture of this corner of the planet and shake my head. Not least the food desert Tribeca really is in spite of the occasional ‘new kid on the block’ hype. Here is an idea, someone should start a food shopping shuttle between Tribeca and Flushing, Sunset Park, Brighton Beach, Jackson Heights etc for people who have never seen or eaten real food their entire life. It would be a life changing experience. — R. on New Kid on the Block: Meadow Lane

Thank you for your in-depth report. This is a place that I will never visit even when there is no line. The "preciousness" of this concept repulses me. — K on New Kid on the Block: Meadow Lane

But a head of cauliflower at Meadow Lane is only TWELVE DOLLARS!!! — Loren on New Kid on the Block: Meadow Lane

People dont have taste unfortunately — Blabla on New Kid on the Block: Meadow Lane

At least we have somewhere in the hood that has gone TikTok viral. Goals! — Robert on New Kid on the Block: Meadow Lane

I knew Mizue back in the 1970's in NYV and had the pleasure to pose for you with my then partner and am enjoying rediscovering her art work after these many years — Ron Edson on Art in Tribeca: Mizue Sawano at Sapar Contemporary

Great guide for really unique gifts!! Good job, Tribeca Citizen! — Merle Temkin on 2025 Shop-Local Gift Guide: Unique among the unique

Went with 2 families. Service was great and friendly. Live jazz on a Saturday night was a nice surprise. Prices were fair, esp for Tribeca. The food solid and consistent across every dish. — AElias on New Kid on the Block: Upon the Palace