Read about Da Claudio in the Tribeca Citizen Restaurant Guide.
Plus a holiday shopping market from Chabad of Tribeca; open season for dogs on Governors; Downtown Block Stars among us. / 1 comment
Get a demo for Valentine's Day dinner. Plus what's behind 368 on Broadway; a new diner in Fidi; Ya Ya Preschool coming to Reade.
Lola Tribeca opens for the first time; Chambers Street Wines will open for in-store shopping; Da Claudio is seven days outside; Terra Wine Bar is back; Live Well has scheduled trainer sessions. / 2 comments
Given a section of the street to use for its outside seating, the restaurant then learned they can only use that three nights a week. Why can't the city figure this out? / 7 comments
Da Claudio, the Italian staple on Ann Street, has been hounded by city inspectors for its curbside dining and was finally closed -- all while being the only open business on the street. / 10 comments
In the past weeks, Linda and Claudio Marini have tried to get creative, and with that they are keeping some income flowing. But for how long? / 7 comments
A list (in progress) of the restaurants delivering or providing takeout menus, including some creative solutions. And a reminder that a gift card purchase can help. / 19 comments
Plus: Robert Janz's poster collages; eco-friendly actions at Da Claudio; Patrick Parrish's half-sibling gallery; storefront activity on Franklin. / 4 comments
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
Plus: Lower Manhattan is crowded; the World Trade Center mall's relative lack of holiday decor; parents unhappy with school bus service; remembering Edward Albee; forthcoming Pier 40 vote; how Downtown Alliance's head spends Sunday; another Two Bridges mega-development. / 10 comments
Back by popular demand: An updated roundup of happy hour deals—including food options—at 32 neighborhood establishments. Take off early and have a drink! / 7 comments
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