Read about Dean’s in the Tribeca Citizen Restaurant Guide.
The folks at Tyler Florence's Wayfare Tavern in San Francisco categorically deny the rumor they're taking over Dean's. So now we point our attention to The Wayfarer on W. 57th Street.... / 4 comments
An "American bar and grill with a bit more casual but upscale atmosphere," says the likely tenant, "not another lower-scale bar like Tribeca Tap House."
The new tenant, as close readers realized in January, will presumably be a bakery and possibly restaurant called Hawaii Cupcake Factory. / 3 comments
Including a vote of approval for the Gee Whiz guys' new restaurant, construction noise at the Leonard, beer/wine for a coffee bar, the New York City Rescue Mission's expansion, and Atera's private-dining room. / 2 comments
With more info (but not much) on what's replacing Dean's; a new 24-hour deli, the Italian spot coming to Franklin, upcoming Pier 26 events (including OneRepublic and Passion Pit concerts), helping ACE help people, and sidewalk cafés.
The Community Board 1 agendas seem to indicate so, but sometimes they give the wrong impression. Also up for June: Rooftop addition for stunning 5 Beekman, potential for a cool Seaport bar, Pier 26 update, Tutto Il Giorno, and Brookfield Place restaurant news. / 4 comments
"I do twice-weekly workouts with Carlos at Tribeca Sports Center on Broadway," says Michael Boodro, editor in chief of Elle Decor magazine. "Plus a lot of walking—though Carlos says that doesn’t count."
"My wife and I were blown away by the private magic show at the Theater Bar. I'm somewhat of a connoisseur of sleight-of-hand tricks, but even sitting three feet from the magician and taking part in each trick, we had no idea how he did any of them."
Perrie Samotin, the style editor at amNewYork, shows us around her Tribeca—including where she scores fashion finds and the restaurant she wishes would reopen. / 5 comments
Michelle and Daniel Lehmann, founders of the new online marketplace reCrib, share their Tribeca favorites—from coffee-snob-worthy cafés to who makes the best Bloody Marys. / 1 comment
Closing or moving. Plus: New restaurant coming to 54-56 Franklin; "Something Borrowed" filmed locally; "Glee" mention; Tribeca Grand bikes; anyone know a good building managing agent? UPDATE: Dean's closed, but hopefully reopening soon.
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