Plus: A new street tree at 290 West; "Wizard of Oz"–themed art exhibit; Houseman chicken recipe; "Where in Tribeca...?" remains unsolved.
Is the new building at the corner of West and Canal better than what preceded it? Does it resemble the rendering at all? Does it add to the neighborhood or detract from it? / 25 comments
Plus: Pop-up gallery opening on Worth; the street-level façade of the new building at Canal and West; tree on side of building is doomed; textile arts exhibit. / 2 comments
Plus: 290 West revealed; a famous artist writes on behalf of the historic districts; ROC's Halloween party theme; pavers being installed at the new World Trade Center park; PJ Charlton restaurant. / 1 comment
Plus: Where the building will have retail; new physical therapy office on Duane; 290 West continues to be unveiled; checking in on the Spring Street Salt Shed.
Plus: Hudson River Park air rights and BMCC; corn at the Greenmarket; FDNY ladder on W. Broadway; Ann Hampton Callaway; another ad shoot; price increase at Children's Museum of the Arts; 290 West's slow striptease; "Where in Tribeca...?" clue. / 7 comments
Plus: More of 290 West revealed; Tara of Tribeca's liquor-license hearing; new Wyeth outpost to be two floors; Soho's Taka Taka has closed; update on big new Hudson Square building.
Including news about the retail arcade, children's playroom, and penthouse. Plus: Kitchenette's farewell note; Petticoat Lane has moved out; 290 West offers a peek; "Tallulah" film shoot.
I have a mental list of things to keep an eye on when I walk around, and right now that list is dominated by buildings waiting to be unveiled. Let's recap what's happening behind the curtain. / 3 comments
Plus: Check-cashing joint appears closed; Franklin restaurant dormant; Pier 26 restaurant; 290 West windows; 460 Washington from the west; holiday toy drive; another Wolfgang's Steakhouse. / 2 comments
Plus: Morsi trattoria has soft-opened; brazen Duane Street topper; 460 Washington appears to have topped out; Loft Tour preview; Warren Street bulkhead warning; Reade Street townhouse for sale; limo chase for film shoot. / 2 comments
Two levels of pure wabi-sabi. Plus: Who owns the biggest yacht at the North Cove Marina; a review of Racines NY; 290 West sales launch. / 2 comments
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