After weathering a fire, a pandemic and a flood (in that order), a former Gracie Mansion chef is cooking dinners to go in the former Baked space. / 9 comments
Ed Koch's former chef at Gracie is opening his first brick-and-mortar at 279 Church, and will be ready in about three weeks. / 4 comments
Ed Koch's former chef at Gracie -- Mitchel London -- will open (with partners) a new French diner at the former Baked space, on Church at White.
This is real blow to the neighborhood, and to anyone with a well-informed sweet tooth. / 13 comments
Plus: Asphalt Green pools to be closed for three weeks; floats on sale at Balloon Saloon; Maharishi says it's opening soon; new gallery in Northwest Tribeca; Broadway storefront activity. / 1 comment
For the person who has everything: booze, sweets, flowers, spa treatments, fitness classes, new experiences, and branded merchandise. / 1 comment
Back by popular demand: An updated roundup of happy hour deals. Take off early and have a drink and some nibblybits at one of your favorite neighborhood establishments. / 1 comment
It’s been more than two years since I gathered together a bunch of things I can heartily recommend. Let the good vibes roll…. / 9 comments
Sprudge, a website about coffee, has inspired cafés across the country to donate a percentage of proceeds this weekend (starting today) to the American Civil Liberties Union. A bunch of local cafés are onboard.
Plus: Iggy Pop nudes now on view; New York Times reviews Paowalla; more thefts in the area; Fulton Street hotel to be Marriott's Moxy brand; dreaming of Michelle Obama. / 1 comment
Plus: Free extra shots for a day at La Colombe; Urban Archaeology opening forecast; Franklin Street residential conversion; Daniel Squadron's town hall; Washington Market Park butterfly garden. / 12 comments
Plus: Warm pretzels with mustard; the private dog run on Warren; 1st Precinct Community Council meeting; a martial-arts studio has moved; the River Project's "Release of the Fishes."
Chris, I remember you and all the creative sketches that the artist/employees hung on the walls. I miss the hardware... — Dana / A new gallery is opening tonight in the Tribeca Hardware space
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There must be a reader that you are entering the grid as you leave the FDR Drive. — Tribeca Citizen / Clarity — finally — on one angle of congestion pricing for Downtown residents
I was driving northbound on the FDR, got off at the 34th St / Midtown Tunnel exit, stayed on the... — Jon Kolleeny / Clarity — finally — on one angle of congestion pricing for Downtown residents
Tribeca Paint, at 217 W Broadway, copies keys. — Robert Ripps / A new gallery is opening tonight in the Tribeca Hardware space
Ah! I worked there for 10 years, 2002-2012, loved that place! Ironic it’s an art gallery now, lot of us... — Chris / A new gallery is opening tonight in the Tribeca Hardware space
A - Let me guess, you are driving your kids to an already expensive private school in an SUV, right?... — Elsa / Tunnel Traffic: How it started; how it’s going