And a worrisome precedent has been set. / 15 comments
Discussed at this month’s meeting: Variances requested by the developer of 100 Franklin; the noise and inconvenience of Church Street Tavern's basement club; 11 Sixth Avenue atrium; karaoke bar liquor license. / 5 comments
A rundown of the restaurants, shops, fitness studios, and more expected to open in greater Tribeca—with new updates on Gourmet Garage, Parm, Añejo, Dojo Tribeca, Juice Press, and more. / 4 comments
Plus: The building formerly known as Tribeca Royale is taking shape; new plan for 11 Sixth Ave.; Telepan Local delivers; 1WTC's strobe light.
The plans that a neighbor had dug up were old, and they had been withdrawn. The new design calls for no rooftop seating. / 1 comment
What the owner has neglected to mention to CB1 or neighbors: The plans include outdoor seating on the roof. And live performance on the ground floor. (NOTE: THIS POST HAS BEEN CORRECTED)
"Could you inquire what's going on with the rooftop addition at 11 Sixth Ave.? A lot of the neighbors are unsure if it's legal or not." —Anonymous
It can be hard to keep up with everything that’s coming soon (or coming eventually), so here’s a quick rundown of the restaurants, shops, fitness studios, and more expected to open in greater Tribeca. / 2 comments
Discussed: Sazón's plea to stay open till 4 a.m.; Mexican restaurant Añejo opening on Church; the diner coming to Sixth Ave.; the Planet Fitness gym below the post office; Washington Market School's block party; and some sidewalk cafés.
Including a vote of approval for the Gee Whiz guys' new restaurant, construction noise at the Leonard, beer/wine for a coffee bar, the New York City Rescue Mission's expansion, and Atera's private-dining room. / 2 comments
Plus: 24-hour diner construction is underway; Donna Ferrato photo show (and construction-site art-project block party); North End Grill's Sunday Dinner; new 71 Reade rendering; the Lady Bunny.
Discussed: The Chinese restaurant at the Capsouto Frères space. Liquor at Anotheroom. Coffee and liquor at Maslow 6 Wine Bar (with RBC's Cora Lambert involved). Margaritas at the Bigger Place (which is getting a new name). A 24-hour diner across from Tribeca Grand. And more. / 2 comments
Great photos, thanks for posting! — SW / Taste of Tribeca will be May 16 on Duane Park
The new place is a disappointment. Mediocre chain in an A+ location. Tribeca deserves better. Agree on flowers comment. Please... — N Moore Guy / Mr Chow is indeed closing
In my experience, traversing the neighborhood daily on foot, bicyclists ( and other wheeled beings) of all stripes ( not... — Jean H. / Bike rider in critical condition after early morning collision
there is a mr chow's on 57th street. Wondering if the whole of Mr Chow ecosystem is folding or just... — Patrick / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Kinda wish they were opening a Boucherie instead- already plenty of italian pasta restaurants in the neighborhood, and no real... — DH / Mr Chow is indeed closing
When is Mr Chows closing? Sad, Another viable business getting pushed out by landlords jacking up the rents making it... — A / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Replaced with the most mediocre Italian food — Oliver Grant / Mr Chow is indeed closing