Read about Cercle Rouge in the Tribeca Citizen Restaurant Guide.
Discussed: Sazón's plea to stay open till 4 a.m.; Mexican restaurant Añejo opening on Church; the diner coming to Sixth Ave.; the Planet Fitness gym below the post office; Washington Market School's block party; and some sidewalk cafés.
A local restaurateur got Community Board 1's Tribeca Committee to sign off on restaurant/bar with seating atop a single-story building on a side street. / 2 comments
Plus: Could Intermix be coming to N. Moore?; swing dancers; Schoolhouse Electric; Bastille Day event; free summer activities for middle schoolers; borough president forum; Jennifer Reed.
Plus: Urban Outfitters opening in FiDi; community media center; penthouse sale at 42 White; West Thames bridge funding; hugger steals cash; Cercle Rouge's new sibling. / 1 comment
Not worrying about taxis, for one thing! Because local restaurants are each celebrating the holiday in their own fabulous way—burlesque to '80s music to James Bond to black truffles to celebrity chefs to beyond. No matter what, expect the Champagne to be flowing! / Sponsored
Sample menus and other details for Marc Forgione's Laotian restaurant, the global brasserie coming to the old Matsugen space, a new vegetarian restaurant, and the Greek spot replacing Turks & Frogs. Also: More on 50 Varick, sidewalk seating at Locanda Verde and Aamanns, and a couple street events. / 2 comments
Plus: Shopping for dates; Bastille Day celebration; Asphalt Green; artist Peter Koval will be sketching Tribeca this week.
Fun for everyone, or at least people who don’t mind random pictures with snarky captions. / 1 comment
It's that time of the month again! What was discussed: Integrating the sidewalks (and possibly the garden) at Bogardus Plaza, the restaurant taking over Uncle Mike's, a big outdoor wine party, and more. / 1 comment
Plus: A quirky sangria; update on Corton chef Paul Liebrandt's cookbook; a new breakfast option; Tribeca Family Festival. / 4 comments
"Chicken hearts at Churrascaria Tribeca are a recent enthusiasm," says TV news anchor Joya Dass. "Most people assume that I must be vegetarian because I'm Indian. This should dispel that notion." Her first documentary film, "First Sight," screens in Tribeca next month. / 1 comment
Details on the major new project in northwest Tribeca; the new wine bar on W. Broadway; Tribeca Family Festival; and more. / 2 comments
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