Read about Abhaya in the Tribeca Citizen Shopping Guide.
Get out and about this season, and spread some love to the neighborhood’s storefronts. I guarantee it’s way more fun than sitting in the glow of your laptop.
Put a bit of effort into holiday shopping—that's the point, isn't it? In this round: Shinola, Giorgia, Cass Lilien, Stella, Jenni Kayne, Ever After, 180, Abhaya, the Armoury.
"When people come here, I feel like they're walking into our home," says Jocelyn Serfaty of Abhaya, the go-to destination for Asian antiques (and now beyond!) that she and her husband, Howard Ellins, opened in 2003. / 2 comments
Plus: A show of Tribeca's pioneer artists; Bar Cyrk is open; admiring the Oculus; a crappy Halloween store that might be worth visiting; 30 Park Place's outbuilding; the Traipsing Tribeca shopping event; "Bluff" shoot. / 1 comment
Plus: A plea to consider expanding Tribeca's historic districts; Baked's new opening date; shopping night at Carini Lang, Espasso, and Abhaya; Mexican restaurant changes its name; storefront mystery at Franklin and Church; studio rental? / 7 comments
Know where this was shot? Say so in the comments. (Updated with the answer.) / 17 comments
Having stopped by each and every store in Tribeca over the past few weeks, I can say with authority—and a bit of pride—that there's something here for everyone. / 2 comments
The shop-a-thon continues at Shoofly, Tribeca Wine Merchants, Torly Kid, Pompanoosuc Mills, Tribeca Issey Miyake, Baker, Abhaya, Moomah, and Just Scandinavian. Tell 'em Tribeca Citizen sent you! / 1 comment
Internet entrepreneur and floral designer Connie Connors shows us around her Tribeca—including where she hung out with Andy Warhol, the gag gift she sent her sons at camp, and the part of the neighborhood she'd like to re-engineer.
Contact Christopher Marte's office. They are very big on trees. — Heide Fasnacht / Nosy Neighbor: What happened to our trees?
Rooftop looks like the north side of Franklin Street, west of Hudson Street, across from Shinola. — james / In the News: Acquiring art at the Tribeca Ball
I have been attending to Zumba classes with Carlos Chavez more than 3 years. He is a great teacher, fantastic... — BGD / Nosy Neighbor: Can you take classes at Asphalt Green if you are not a member?
I agree that this is an example of government incompetence. They've probably had it on their to-do list since 2018:... — Thomas Hagen / Nosy Neighbor: What happened to our trees?
Zumba changed my life! Dancing at the park, with the breeze, the trees, the Hudson river, the birds and, of... — Alicia / Nosy Neighbor: Can you take classes at Asphalt Green if you are not a member?
I discovered Zumba with Carlos through as friend, and I have to say it was the best gift she ever... — AK / Nosy Neighbor: Can you take classes at Asphalt Green if you are not a member?
File a claim against the city in civil court. Sounds pretty simple, esp if the Coop has records of the... — J Frank P / Nosy Neighbor: What happened to our trees?