The onigiri wrapping: the white sticker/label needs to be peeled off separately before the more thoughtful plastic wrapping does its job. In Japan, the paper label would peel very easily together with the rest of the wrapping, but alas, this is Tribeca, not Tokyo. — SK on Seen & Heard: It’s Fashion Week…

I think it would be more accurate for this "Featuring some of the world’s best chefs" to say "Featuring concepts from some..." Wonder is a ghost/virtual kitchen and they partner with chefs to use their name to promote concepts. Wonder staff make the food not staff overseen by Flay, Andres, etc. Big difference. — Michael T on Seen & Heard: It’s Fashion Week…

Duck River was along that stretch too I believe. Loved that place. — Jason on Upon the Palace will open this fall

Onigiri are some of my favorite snacks! Had them in Tokyo the first time. Hashi's are just ok -- the best are from Yaya Tea. — Jason on Seen & Heard: It’s Fashion Week…

I mean Vornado. — Martine on New restaurant? coming to the Salaam Bombay space

Oh I hope. Now to fill sarabeths and viet cafe. I fear Coronado holding onto sarabeth space to use as offices during construction of monster 940 foot Godzilla King Kong tower across the street. — Martine on New restaurant? coming to the Salaam Bombay space

I think Landmarks rejected that. The usual thing is to have the new standout from the old. — Tribeca Citizen on An update on plans for the Boltex building and Belle Reve

That is all one building, I am pretty sure. — Tribeca Citizen on The reports of Nancy Whiskey’s demise are greatly exaggerated

Any info on Pepilino’s second floor space which runs right above Nancy Whiskey? — Rocco on The reports of Nancy Whiskey’s demise are greatly exaggerated

I remember Sea Wok where Roc was, big aquarium up front. I don't remember Fortune Star or Lotus Blossom and I have been in the neighborhood since '78! — Loren on Upon the Palace will open this fall

We used to have three Chinese restaurant right in that area- the second was a few doors down, in the Roc/L'Angolo space- maybe Sea Wok?, and another was a block up Greenwich, I believe in what is now the Tribeca Cleaners space. — Robert Ripps on Upon the Palace will open this fall

What happened to the idea you posted on May 1, 2023, to have the new construction merge seamlessly with the older cast iron building that would surround it? — Robert Ripps on An update on plans for the Boltex building and Belle Reve

It did briefly at Macao Trading, but that residency is now done. — Tribeca Citizen on An update on plans for the Boltex building and Belle Reve

Yes! Moving the expensive investment that we made for this carefully-designed and fabricated historical recreation to the North East Plaza at the foot of the Brklyn Bridge pedestrian entrance repurposed as an information booth is a sensible solution, even an improvement! Keep that congested sidewalk clear! Put the industrial deliverista hub in front of NYPD hq, convenient to the bridge and w plenty of empty space, plus police oversight of the many lawless e-cyclists. — Skip Blumberg on Charging hub to open in early 2025 at City Hall

TM, Although I am not a fan of this for various reasons, it does seem to be a relatively practical site as it is a wide sidewalk and not usually super-crowded. Actually I think the City should use the median space on Allen Street for this. Plenty of room, little community use, food delivery workers already hang out there, and it is near various Chinatown/LES e-bike shops. Regarding bathrooms, City law requires restaurants to allow food delivery workers access to restaurant bathrooms. (In contrast, taxi drivers, Uber drivers, ecommerce delivery workers etc have no bathroom access.) But ultimately the responsibility and cost should be on Uber Eats and Door Dash — JLT on Charging hub to open in early 2025 at City Hall

Experienced the same sog issue during my last visit Please make fresh or reduce prices — J.R. on BEC Report: Rigor Hill Market

1) Yes it could have been repurposed and although not new was designed to blend with the historic nature of the district. Yes the Parks Conservancy offered other locations and so did the CB. For this one location it was originally "sold as" repurposing the structure but there is more money involved with ripping it down and then later adding revenue generating opportunities like...advertising. 2) Original faced the other direction to keep bikes OFF the sidewalk but they turned to open on sidewalk and said racks and bike lanes would be built on the roadbed on Broadway but ... then changed again which means they are coming at some point but the placards pushed back for now. The new design change also diminished the total size of the rest area inside vs charging areas. 3) 100% - this site and its new use compromises pedestrian safety, pedestrian mobility and accessibility. This specific area is Prime area for protests... tons of great photos of protests in the area with a FULL sidewalk.... 4) The station will provides an area to battery swap but does not add any rest room facilities which other locations offered would. 5) CIty stated this location chosen 1st for speed with DOT vs other city agencies. Other locations could have had bathroom access and not be on a sidewalk... — TM on Charging hub to open in early 2025 at City Hall

Are there any plans for Belle Reve to re-open at different location? — Marcus on An update on plans for the Boltex building and Belle Reve

So sad to hear! We moved from the city in Fall of 2020 and whenever we were back in New York that was a favorite place to come back to. We loved it while we lived there and we traveled hundreds of miles to return to it. Best of luck to you! — Elizabeth Nunez on Khe-Yo has closed permanently

Caroline and Eric are incredible, hardworking community members who give tirelessly to create beautiful space for all! Thank you for all you do! Go Friends of Peck Slip Park! — Rosa Chang on A new friends group is greening Peck Slip plaza

My heart will break if Nancy goes. — JB on An update on the Matera buildings

Six units that won't even be occupied for half of the year instead of a solid bar for the neighborhood to enjoy. — JB on An update on plans for the Boltex building and Belle Reve

I’m a total YIMBY but are you serious!?! Only 6 units? This site is within walking distance to 6(!) major subway lines. Literally across the street is a tower over 500ft, also on the same block is a 300ft tower. The site also does not have historical protections. IMO anything less than 1000 net new housing units is a policy failure. Instead we get 6 ultra luxury units that will be almost 5k square feet each. Textbook example of why we have a housing crisis. Oh and the loss of Belle Reve, the best bar in Tribeca, still stings. — FiDiGuy on An update on plans for the Boltex building and Belle Reve

I used to be obsessed with the Rigor Hill breakfast sandwiches -- they are one of a kind. They used to be prepared to order and the bread would get delightfully crisp. However, with increased popularity, they started preparing them in batches -- in their entirety, grilled bread and all -- pre-wrapped in foil. This means the steam from the bread and toasted eggs gets trapped in the foil and makes the sandwiches a sad, soggy mess. I used to be ok with the price, but $15 for a soggy wet sandwich is a no-go. Since they switched to this method I've gone back once or twice and asked if I could get one prepared fresh; once they were able to accommodate but not since then. Sadly I'll stick to other places in the neighborhood unless the fresh crispy bread is an option again! — Nostalgic on BEC Report: Rigor Hill Market

Who's your source? — jake on An update on the Matera buildings