Discussed at this month’s meeting: How to get some authority over sidewalk cafés in the neighborhood; the cabaret license for Haus nightclub; American Flatbread's efforts to reach out to its neighbors; Church Street School event. / 3 comments
It could be taller than 1 World Trade Center. Plus: Opposition to an American Flatbread event space; "Soft Spin" at Brookfield Place; affordable housing update; demolition photo. / 5 comments
Plus: The replacement for Los Americanos looks ready to debut; Brookfield Place shops opening date; The Supermarket on Broadway; nail salon closed for renovations; Cafeteria moving forward?; travel recommendations. / 11 comments
Plus: Tribeca bartenders share their view of the dating scene; Karen Lord explains Pilates machines; big Water Street residential conversion; the dearth of local representation in Battery Park City. / 3 comments
Plus: Soup and salad at Baked; 56 Leonard and 30 Park Place from afar; Simeon Lagodich art show; World Trade Center mall update; Bogardus Plaza renovation timeline; Room to Grow event.
Plus: Colin Quinn to tend bar; American Flatbread's arts-and-crafts hut; Seaport Hideaway has soft-opened; a pro-development group in the Seaport; Adoro Lei pizzeria; chartered buses. / 1 comment
"My wife says I’m obsessed with local food sellers, and it’s true," says Jacob Weisberg, chairman of the Slate Group. "If I had to single out one, it would be the fresh fish from Blue Moon at the Saturday Greenmarket." / 5 comments
Plus: Church Street building to be three stories higher than thought; President Obama fundraiser visit; checking in with Pier A; Cadillac looking at Hudson Square lease; Grand Banks; another gratuitous Tribeca bashing by the New York Times.
Why are you working so hard? It's summer! Take off early and have a drink at one of your favorite neighborhood establishments. / 9 comments
Plus: Racines NY about to get reviewed by the Times; 30 Park Place reaches 30 floors; what's new at Tribeca Greenmarket; the Flea's fall lineup; Brookfield Place construction closure. / 1 comment
The sidewalk café drama continues, with permits discussed for American Flatbread, Maxwell's, Dahlia's, and a big one at Dylan Prime. Plus: T. Kang Taekwando. / 1 comment
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
Couldn't agree more. It would be nice to have some good, moderately priced restaurants open in this neighborhood. — SusanD / The neighborhood gains another Michelin star
Lot of nimbyism for what seems to be a nice neighborhood bar. I do agree that a 1am close and... — Rb / Neighbors fight restaurant proposal for Laight and Washington
We need cozy cafes not crazy priced restaraunts. — Martine / The neighborhood gains another Michelin star
Couldn’t agree with you more. Tribeca has lost its way and its mind. This pace is unsustainable. — Bynorthemore / The neighborhood gains another Michelin star
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I filmed this video. Cops came about 2 min after the guy finally left. They asked the clerks if “something... — Rick / 7-Eleven clerks take matters into their own hands