What happened to Jim Slithers? #BeBest — Jim Smithers on Another one bites the dust: Gristedes to close in BPC

I totally agree we need to do something. I want to get a real group of citizens together and discuss what we can do. The landmark commission is done doing there job, I guess they have been bought and paid for too. Anyone interested please contact me To nickrozzi1022@gmail.com — Nick Rozzi on The High Cost of Disney’s Move to Hudson Square

John A. Catsimatidis supports Trump. He a cool guy now, TriBeCa Citizen? Bleep him. — A on Another one bites the dust: Gristedes to close in BPC

We get it - you're a pro-Trump anti-below market apartment building jerk who must've been told to ef off by someone in the IPNTA years ago. Still sore you couldn't get an apartment in the complex sweetie? When literally anyone could've snagged one 1975 through I'll say as late as 1995. Who are you anyway? Besides some snarky older dude who uncannily used to be the king of identifying places in TriBeCa on here. Bottom line is no IPN no TriBeCa as you all know it including you, Trump Boy. — A on Another one bites the dust: Gristedes to close in BPC

I will not shop at any supermarket chain unless it first stands before the IP tenant's association tribunal (no matter where in the city it is located). Any potential supermarket chain must submit their representatives for review. They will then be stripped naked (not optional) and required to stand motionless as oddly hostile tenant associators cross examine their plans until they are broken souls and agree to all of the tenant's association's foot stomping. It's only fair, since they lived through 9/11, thus deserve a supermarket within a three minute walk of their rent stabilized apartments with great views of the city that block my potential for a great view of the river. Not bitter. — Jim Smithers on Another one bites the dust: Gristedes to close in BPC

Amazing food. Excellent service.freshest fish — Jerry Richter on New Kid on the Block: Savida

www.peapod.com is great. — Tribeca Mom on Another one bites the dust: Gristedes to close in BPC

That store is horrible. Terrible prices, and as the comment above says, there were two Gristedes in SBPC. We've gone to Target and Whole Foods on Greenwich in Tribeca just to get decent, fair-priced produce, meat, and pantry items, then take the Downtown Connection shuttle to get all our groceries back. Kind of a hassle, but we also do delivery too. Battery Park Market, while overpriced, remains my favorite grocery in the area in a pinch. It would be great to see a restaurant or coffee shop go into this space, SBPC needs more of both. — SBPC Resident on Another one bites the dust: Gristedes to close in BPC

Congratulations to Manny! Long overdue recognition for all the generosity with his time and patience that Manny has shown the lucky kids and parents of this neighborhood. Since our two boys were toddlers, they have been lucky to have Manny around. When they were young he'd even ref pick up games when DSL during the spring/summer, just cause he happened to be on the field. So encouraging and always a kind word or gentle adjustment. They had many a fun afternoon with him on the BPC field. They both gained skills and confidence from Manny, which made them love soccer and also be better people. It really does take a village and we are grateful to have had Manny be part of it. They still talk about him. We are extremely fortunate to have him in our downtown community. I am glad to see the Tribeca Citizen recognize his endless goodwill to share his talent for the sport and coaching with kids. He deserves a citizen of the decade award! We can't thank you enough, Manny. — Justin Dorazio on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

This is so 2010's. Grocery delivery is now the number one source of food for high-end new yorkers... there isnt food desserts existing in the world of new york city. most take SNAP so even all citizens can benefit from delivery! — John on Another one bites the dust: Gristedes to close in BPC

There are actually TWO Gristedes in South Battery Park within a few blocks of each other, which never made any sense to us! This is welcomed news. The store is tiny and smelly and always seemed full of expired food. We only went there in emergencies. We just hope something useful moves in that is NOT a dry cleaner which we have on every block already! — Long-time SBPC resident on Another one bites the dust: Gristedes to close in BPC

Congratulations to Robert and Joanna! I look forward to seeing the Janz film, a tribute to one of our Tribeca art legends. — JSMiller on Film honors Robert Janz and his work on our streets

Tipping my cap to Jubilee as well! I work near there and it is actually fairly priced and has a great selection of Asian offerings. Also tipping my cap to Gourmet Garage on Franklin. My "home" store, and while sometimes a bit pricier, a great produce selection and friendly staff! Shop local when you can! — DB on Another one bites the dust: Gristedes to close in BPC

Thank you Ben. Completely agree. — SW on Ecco! at the end of its era in Tribeca?

The Financial District is one of the few neighborhoods where supermarket options are growing. The last few years have seen the opening of the two level Fulton Market on Fulton, Eataly at 4 WTC and the AWESOME two level City Acres at Cedar & Pearl. Jubilee on John & Gold closed for about 6 weeks a few years back for a full gut renovation and is also a great option. It will be joined next year by the opening of Whole Foods at One Wall Street and I have no doubt that a Trader Joe's will follow one day soon. TJ's SHOULD open at 25 Park Row! p.s. There is also a Gristedes on Maiden Lane, but that one will close once Catsimatidis finds another tenant to take over his lease. Not many will miss it when it's gone. The other options in the neighborhood are far better, but for now it is yet another option. — Luis Vazquez (FiDi Fan Page) on Another one bites the dust: Gristedes to close in BPC

As a Tribeca resident since the last century, I've enjoyed Ecco's food & atmosphere more than a few times. Nonethess things change: get over it. This was a restaurant/bar (& a good one), but nothing stays the same in NYC (or almost anywhere). Do you know how many Madison Square Gardens NYC has had? I don't know Grey Dog, but offer them A BIG HELLO & WELCOME to Tribeca. You can remember the past fondly without bemoaning the future: 14th Street was once NYC's Great White Way & Luchow's ruled the roost. Let's wish both Ecco & Grey Dog a bright future. If anything's contant in NYC it's change. — Ben on Ecco! at the end of its era in Tribeca?

Before Accapella occupied that space, it was the Acute Cafe...an over the top attempt at being super trendy. Fortunately it didn't last long. — Makes You Go "Hmm-m-m" on Ecco! at the end of its era in Tribeca?

First it was Accapella - ah, the flaming table side roasts and free grappa at the end. The it was Il Giglio. And now Ecco. A family tradition rubbed out. We all loved the white table clothes and waiter who scraped the crumbs between your main course and desert. I loved the welcome anti pasta when you arrived. Gone to TriBeCa food heaven to join City Hall, Blau Gans, Dillon’s, the Imperial Coffee shop, and so, so many more — Peter Mckillop on Ecco! at the end of its era in Tribeca?

I won’t go to the grey dog on principle Mediocre chain can stay someplace else. Will mourn Ecco but smile when grey dog closes shop in the future to ease the sting. — Eck Oh on Seen & Heard: Ecco! is cleared out

The link for China Institute is incorrect. It should point to: https://www.chinainstitute.org/lunarnewyear2020/ — Jeremy Willinger on Seen & Heard: Ecco! is cleared out

There is no waiting list. They will take anyone who can foot the bill. It’s a tactic to seem exclusive. — Stacy on The Wonder is open for (members-only) business

So sad re Ecco :-( .... We will miss you! — Rose on Seen & Heard: Ecco! is cleared out

The Grey Dog. — Tribeca Citizen on Seen & Heard: Ecco! is cleared out

What's coming into the Ecco space - another salad place? I'm going to miss Ecco. Food was always good and reasonably priced and service was always the way all restaurants should be. — Sara Ross on Seen & Heard: Ecco! is cleared out

You could buy a whole case of beer at a supermarket and drink it any time you want. — Concerned Citizen on More details on the plans for Best Market space