Plus: A runner-up design for 111 Murray; the shell of a building on Walker; tea at La Colombe; "Tribute in Light" as seen from the air; checking in on 3 World Trade Center. / 2 comments
"Now that 101 Murray is demolished, you can see parts of 101 Warren that weren't visible before. What's in that crenelated part above Bed Bath & Beyond? And what's going to happen the south-facing wall of 101 Warren?" —T.
Including renderings of the 62-story tower, the public plaza, the streetscapes, and the retail spaces. / 4 comments
Plus: News Corp. and 21st Century Fox inch closer to 2WTC; 111 Murray tower to be a bit shorter; Irish Hunger Memorial designer's inspiration; Citi Bike thefts. / 1 comment
Also on Community Board 1's June agendas: Public amenities at the 111 Murray tower; the threatened historic Seaport buildings; new ownership for Greenwich Street Tavern; Governors Island day spa; Peck Slip Park; M1-5; more.
Discussed at this month’s meeting: The controversial seasonal café on the street outside Laughing Man; the long, ugly reconstruction of Worth Street; plans for the 101 Murray tower; various street-activity permits. / 7 comments
Opening in two weeks. Plus: The Odeon is back; lunch at Thalassa for a limited time; Matt Bernson sale and party; Chambers Street in 1976; demolition at 101 Murray; "Where in Tribeca...?" answer; a sad, sweet goodbye note. / 1 comment
Also on February’s Community Board 1 agendas: A sidewalk bench in front of Laughing Man; Worth Street construction; new Malaysian restaurant; 101 Murray demolition; Brookfield Place restaurants; pay phones. / 3 comments
For one thing, it's now 111 Murray. For another, it'll have a raised lobby and a circular driveway....
Discussed at this month’s meeting: Later hours for Bar Cyrk; beer/wine licenses for two restaurants; discussions with 101 Murray's developer; a variance for parking spots; Geoffrey Zakarian.
Saks Off Fifth, too. Plus: Renderings of the Beekman Hotel and condos; Momofuku Milk Bar opens Soho outpost; Tamid's new ark; 101 Murray details; Khe-Yo makes Michelin list; the Butterfly's burger; President Obama coming. / 6 comments
There's a lot of demolition going on right now—and there's a lot more to come. Here's a look at what we're losing, along with how much taller the new buildings will be. / 14 comments
I like this place because every time I walk by I get a laugh. On the front window it says... — George Bacon / Catching Up with New Kids: Nofar Method
Yeah Denny!! It’s always consistently good with great service. Good for date-night!!! — Mark / The neighborhood gains another Michelin star
I love how when someone complains about crime getting terrible you have a quasi commenter saying move out. Ok, I... — Sandra / 7-Eleven clerks take matters into their own hands
Will also agree with the above sentiment. I can even get $200 or $250 per person for a special occasion... — Michael D / The neighborhood gains another Michelin star
The Odeon, hands down the restaurant with the best food, best prices and best people watching. Never a bad meal... — Denny / The neighborhood gains another Michelin star
Good to know there are others who feel the same way. Tribeca has long lost its soul and turned into... — R. / The neighborhood gains another Michelin star
Community boards should not exist. If not for bars and restaurants NYC would not exist. The people fighting this should... — Tp / Neighbors fight restaurant proposal for Laight and Washington