One of the stores didn't even make it six months. And one of the stragglers is now sending mixed messages about whether it'll open at all. / 17 comments
Plus: White Street's revamped menu; film and theater at Pace; a glimpse inside a soccer star's apartment; helping Syrian kids; yet another shoot; the comment of the week. / 3 comments
Plus: Another new pre-school; new Brookfield Place store announced; Saturday traffic on West Street; By Suzette giving away coffee on Monday; tickets on sale for the Taste of Battery Park City. / 2 comments
Plus: Alexander Wang may move his company to FiDi; how Houseman avoids being noisy; sailing lessons off Pier 25; another tourist arrested for climbing the Brooklyn Bridge; why the city should absorb Battery Park City.
Plus: Sushi Azabu's rebranding; City Hall Park's gaslights are back on; Goldman Alley's light rods; fashion/art collaborations at Brookfield Place; art exhibit about emergency preparedness.
Plus: Bottega Veneta is very close to opening; reviewing the development plan for Hudson Square; Tribeca Meet & Greet is next week; the Patriot Saloon's renovation sign; $58 for coffee beans? / 3 comments
Plus: Ice cream at Le District; updates on Scoop, Drybar, and Amada; hanging out with a squirrel; Grand Banks rings the opening bell; Pen Parentis explores the criminal world; garish food carts. / 6 comments
Plus: Tribecan spent $171,600 on her 40th birthday party; Club Monaco confirms Brookfield Place stores; 3 a.m. mugging. / 3 comments
Plus: Body movement in Battery Park City; sunset as seen from the Loopy Doopy; perception-challenging collage at Taymour Grahne; Greene Street history.
Plus: Rooftop pergola proposed for N. Moore landmark; the Leaning Tower of Tribeca; free outdoor film screenings at Brookfield Place; National Night Out in Battery Park City; the Tweed weed tree; Pandemonia drops by the Balloon Saloon. / 8 comments
Plus: Update on Bikram Yoga NYC's plans for Duane Street; Robert Janz collages; teenagers helping the homeless; corporate vandalism; craft services; Brookfield Place elevator buttons; Corbin Building motorcycle parking. / 13 comments
The food is more sophisticated and better executed than the setting, or even the menu, lets on. And where else is your amuse bouche going to be a fried mozzarella stick? / 3 comments
Second that; thank you for the compelling history of this building (and our neighborhood)! When available, would be great to... — Reader on Reade / 54 Laight Street in the Tribeca North Historic District is for sale
Congratulations for staying in business in Tribeca. I had a storefront in Tribeca with my family for over 50 years... — Amy Bergenfeld / Spotlight: Greenwich St. Jewelers at 50
Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
Sorry, but to whom should businesses cater, if not the neighborhood families who live and raise children there? — K / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow