I will miss Blaue Gans terribly, as I missed Le Zinc. But worse, this will leave almost the entire north side of Duane Street east of West Broadway empty, a streetfront ghost town. We are turning into Dallas. — Bruce Ehrmann on Blaue Gans Is Said to Be Closing

Ayo Adam - I agree with a lot of what you wrote. I feel that some owners/operators that have well-priced & well-prepared food they feel they have the "right" to be less customer friendly. Charging for plastic-ware and bread is pretty low and tacky. On the flip side, I honestly never understood getting delivery from actual restaurants. Half the time eating at any place you have to usually send something back or get it adjusted; can you imagine the risk getting meals delivered? BTW - if you want to call out sketchy biz practices, Gigino's restaurant and take out menus, which are 90% the same, are different prices (!) Its actually cheaper to get delivery/take out! — RK on Max Is Moving to W. Broadway

the board-owners should be embarrassed...such losers in that bldg in my book. we have so many issues in this world and they have nothing to do but block businesses from making additional money. all these people above tribeca kitchen only care about themselves. who gives a crap as its not even close to their entrance. Not one of these rich owners lived on church street during 9/11 and have no idea how nice thier sister diner was during that crisis. its was not only closed down for months they went above and beyond to help anyone that walked in when it was open....And not only that church st is the ugliest street in tribeca and business are goign out of business everyday. Why dont you think really hard about it as the sidewalk tables make the street a little nicer....get a life people or get the hell out of city and live your boring life in the burbs. Ask me how i really feel... — alan bronser on In the News: Condo Board Screws Over Restaurant

I LOVE Tribeca Kitchen - the food is alway super fresh and the staff treats me like a princess. Andy has been feeding this neighborhood for decades and deserves our support. I am having trouble wrapping my head around what issue the condo board might have, could it be that the sidewalk patrons are smoking? — Louisa on In the News: Condo Board Screws Over Restaurant

Support tribeca kitchen!!! They are a life safer than to eat at a fast food chain. They are concern because of the liquor? Excuse me these are not rowdy patrons. It’s local diners and family locals. The condo board at Thomas street are idiots. Rather have them there with lighting and people then the already homeless situation where the homeless are shacking up on the VACANT empty store fronts. — Sandra on In the News: Condo Board Screws Over Restaurant

We cant believe the condo board would do something like this especially when its approved community board. We are regular patrons of this Tribeca’s Kitchen. Andy has provided the environment that is desired in our neighborhood. — Katherine & Sherman Chin on In the News: Condo Board Screws Over Restaurant

Since Consumer Affairs did not revoke the permit, LPC was foolish to revoke their permit, which in this case is a mere formality because they are not altering the sidewalk but just placing tables and chairs there within a landmark district. Just because their permit form says "owner means condo officer must sign" does not mean said form is consistent with the Landmarks Law, which defines owner as "any person or persons having such right to, title to or interest in any improvement so as to be legally entitled, upon obtaining the required permits and approvals from the city agencies having jurisdiction over building construction, to perform with respect to such property any demolition, construction, reconstruction, alteration or other work as to which such person seeks the authorization or approval of the commission pursuant to section 25-309 of this chapter." Department of Consumer Affairs apparently did not revoke their cafe permit, which was presumably obtained by the same signer. Further, did LPC examine and revoke all the other permits they issued at this building where the signer was authorized but not a condo officer? How about DOB? Maybe they should do so. This board member is also exposed to liability here if there are other LPC or DOB permit applications that were similarly signed on a regular and ongoing basis (with permission of the board) by authorized signers who were not strictly speaking officers. Why is the restaurant being singled out now when this may have been the practice for years in this building by all condo owners? — James on In the News: Condo Board Screws Over Restaurant

The 3-6 weeks for the Greenwich St. Dig Inn opening started on 9/10, according to the email I got. It said (in part): "Unfortunately, our beautiful home at 412 Greenwich St. needed a little longer in the oven due to some pesky construction woes … we expect to open in three to six weeks…" — KP on Seen & Heard: Birds Lost and Found

Who in Tribeca doesn't live near a restaurant or bar? I have several in the near vicinity to my home, including Weather Up, and I would much rather have the energy and color that they all add than a vacant storefront or chain of some sort. It would be a real shame to add Tribeca Kitchen to the list of reasonable restaurants that are locally owned and a part of the community that cannot survive here anymore. — Elizabeth on In the News: Condo Board Screws Over Restaurant

"Allowing alcohol is a slippery slope"? What is this, Utah? — Erik Torkells on In the News: Condo Board Screws Over Restaurant

Please give you neighbors a break. You don't know all the facts, and speaking from experience the Tribeca Trib will only print the side of a story it agrees with. Allowing alcohol is a slippery slope. Anyone who has lived across from or above a noisy restaurant/bar can attest to the problem they can sometimes cause, even the good neighbor restaurants. So please lighten up. — G on In the News: Condo Board Screws Over Restaurant

This is a unique restaurant. A friendly place to take the family for a good meal. The neighborhood needs to have this kind of restaurant survive and prosper. I always feel welcome and when something like this occurs I have visions of “ commercial space available” followed in a year or two by a bank renting the space. — Richard K on In the News: Condo Board Screws Over Restaurant

Hi Erik, this small chain link fence is located right outside the sign for 346 Broadway sign on the corner of the alley which is aka 108 Leonard Street, with regards, Sonia Stock and Joseph Altman — Sonia Stock on Where in Tribeca…?

Wow that sucks for Tribeca's Kitchen! I remember when Print Facility was on the 3rd floor of 200 Church. I miss my old Tribeca. — AJ on In the News: Condo Board Screws Over Restaurant

Why would the condo board do this? How does Tribeca Kitchen having outdoor seating impact them negatively? I just don't get it. The owner Andy is a wonderful guy and his restaurant is SO good for the neighborhood. He deserves better. — Frank on In the News: Condo Board Screws Over Restaurant

Typical entitled condo owners. This is what happened at the building at Laight and Greenwich. Would have been a great new restaurant there. If we continue letting nimbys rule, there won’t be any dining options left in the neighborhood. — Eron on In the News: Condo Board Screws Over Restaurant

Sad to hear about the outdoor seating situation at TK. It is one of the few solid unpretentious spots left in the nabe for a casual family meal. — cami on In the News: Condo Board Screws Over Restaurant

Much thanx. Had no idea I was being observed (other than by the FBI, of course). I liked that particular flower. Didn't last long before new posters buried it. C'est la V. — robert janz on Seen & Heard: Memorial Celebration for Oliver Allen

No, but thanks for guessing! — Erik Torkells on Where in Tribeca…?

That’s the sad truth of tax dollars. Spend it or lose it. Have been there many times and have not noticed anything requiring repairs right now This will drag on for months. Will be lucky if they are ready by Spring... everyone makes more the longer they drag this out — Rohin on In the News: Popular Playground Closing for Months

Just in time for his 2020 campaign for president, no doubt. — jon on In the News: Hurricane Maria Memorial Planned for Battery Park City

250 West Street? — amanda on Where in Tribeca…?

Liquid Liquid is the coolest! — Troy on In the News: Hurricane Maria Memorial Planned for Battery Park City

Thank you Matt for a sensible suggestion. — cami on In the News: Hurricane Maria Memorial Planned for Battery Park City

Seems like the money that it would take to plan and build a monument would be much better spent supporting people in Puerto Rico directly. — Matt on In the News: Hurricane Maria Memorial Planned for Battery Park City