Plus the CFDC seeks donations for the fight against the IP tower; a noted penthouse is for sale; a Fidi dad takes on financial literacy for kids. / 2 comments
More on the future of curbside dining; Russian delivery app closes shop on Broadway; Billions on Hudson. / 1 comment
Plus a fall fete at the apartment of Lela Rose; James Carpenter and 20 years at 145 Hudson; ICYMI, rents here are at an all-time high. / 1 comment
Plus: Peeking inside Attraversiamo restaurant; mystery storefront on the Winter Garden; Foundrae jewelry boutique might be open; false-front roof on Sixth Avenue; Karim Ghidinelli show. / 10 comments
There has been a lot of depressing news in the past year, and we likely haven’t heard the last of it, so let’s focus on the positive (for one post, anyway). Here are 34 things to look forward to in Lower Manhattan.
"I’m hoping to provide the neighborhood with a comfortable space where people can enjoy freshly baked goods with high quality coffee and tea," says proprietor Josh Kim, who has been involved with Spreadhouse Cafe on the Lower East Side.
Plus: Morgik Metal appears to be leaving 145 Hudson; Les Halles closed; requiring restaurants to post a return policy; Torly Kid expands to Brooklyn; Stuyvesant lights. / 11 comments
Plus: A review of Boris Bidjan Saberi's "meaty but supple" leatherwear; visiting the under-construction Institute of Culinary Education; City Hall newlyweds blog.
Plus: Million-dollar parking space; new show at No Romance Galleries; IPN fire cause?; no guesses yet for "Where in Tribeca...?"
Who bought where, from whom—and for how much. (Includes a penthouse bought by a media honcho.)
Plus: Elevator robbery; Tribeca on "Departures" magazine cover; fashion shows at Spring Studios; Naked Lunch to be replaced by Miami bar; Skylofts apartment.
Congratulations for staying in business in Tribeca. I had a storefront in Tribeca with my family for over 50 years... — Amy Bergenfeld / Spotlight: Greenwich St. Jewelers at 50
Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Looking at other people = fun. Being looked at = not so fun. This is (still) a gross invasion of... — Downtown Dad Again / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor
The photograph begs the question: when is that scaffolding coming down? Seems a very very long time that it has... — George Bacon / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow