Read about Birdbath in the Tribeca Citizen Restaurant Guide.
Plus: Concern over street closed to traffic so kids can play; Louis Vuitton pop-up; Birdbath's Nolita location has closed. / 7 comments
Plus: Film-crew trucks parked on Franklin; when Battery Park City stood in for Cleveland; pretzel croissant fix; "Japanese Samurai Fashion." / 4 comments
"Shopping is a form of self-expression," says Ann Benedetto, whose A Uno clothing boutique has been at the corner of W. Broadway and Duane for 14 years. "Walking into a store that matches how you feel inside is fabulous."
Plus: A first impression of Beaubourg; the Tribeca location that Trader Joe's passed on; about that April Fool's post; rent-stabilized apartments at risk; CSA sign-up; why Barbra Streisand didn't invest in Tribeca Grill; Dita eyewear store in Soho. / 7 comments
Plus: Sweet Green pre-opening events; work at Café Noir confirmed; the Rescue Mission's new building unveiled; BMCC construction noise; new sandwich-delivery service; more. / 2 comments
Plus: The noisy hoist at 56 Leonard; Gourmet Garage signage; "Ghostbusters" screening; another closure at Brookfield Place; new FiDi sandwich shop.
Plus: Checking in on 56 Leonard; Tutto il Giorno progress report; 1 World Trade Center's spire; FiDi construction report. / 2 comments
Plus: Work starting on Pier 25 playground; Blueberry Fusion Café update; Key Foods said to have bought Amish Market; mechanic recommendation?; church-bell question; Karkula opens in Brooklyn. / 3 comments
It’s been a while since I gathered together a bunch of things I’m feeling. Let the good vibes roll…. / 4 comments
"I once discussed ice cream flavors in Whole Foods with a very famous actor and Tribeca resident," says Karen Sachs, who has a personal-shopping and home-staging company (Renew Staging) and a relaunched handbag line (Tru Tru Design). "We were literally standing together with the freezer door open." / 2 comments
Plus: John Ashbery and George Clinton together at last, sort of; nail salon opens; sandwiches. / 1 comment
We are all mourning the passing of the last of the Capsouto brothers. We will remember them fondly for all... — Pamela Wittmann / Samuel Capsouto, the last of three brothers who helped establish the neighborhood, dies at 76
Tracy, This is such a nice tribute and so well said. If you want to come and share your thoughts... — Pamela Wittmann / Samuel Capsouto, the last of three brothers who helped establish the neighborhood, dies at 76
Capsouto Freres was a wonderful place where people could get great food at affordable prices. Mama Eva was always in... — Dan Alterman / Samuel Capsouto, the last of three brothers who helped establish the neighborhood, dies at 76
Madelyn, Thank you for your astute remarks. A truly wonderful family; each generation. — Suellen Epstein / Samuel Capsouto, the last of three brothers who helped establish the neighborhood, dies at 76
Beautifully said, Tracy. — Franklin Foodie / Samuel Capsouto, the last of three brothers who helped establish the neighborhood, dies at 76
My first date with my husband Steven 42 years ago was at Capsouto Freres. My husband did business with the... — Madelyn Wils / Samuel Capsouto, the last of three brothers who helped establish the neighborhood, dies at 76
When my women’s group feted me on my 50th birthday they asked me to pick my favorite spot so we... — Jean Grillo / Samuel Capsouto, the last of three brothers who helped establish the neighborhood, dies at 76