For a birthday party that you and your child will always remember fondly, call in the experts. / Sponsored
Plus: Refrigerated cases at Gourmet Garage; 11 N. Moore unveiled; demolition in northwest Tribeca; why all the costumed kids last weekend; Le District en plein air; Worth Street landmark issue.
Plus: Controversial W. Broadway renovation; wind damage on Greenwich; 1st Precinct on Twitter; Bikram Yoga NYC bailed; local kids dance at MSG; penny drive; red Citi Bikes; Trinity Place "wellness center"; Church storefront; film festival.
For a birthday party that you and your child will always remember fondly, call in the experts. / Sponsored
"My kids and I live in Bubby's—we have an early dinner there at least once a week," says Kate Stewart, founder of Sourced USA, a resource for American-made artisanal products. "But I'd rather go hungry than deal with the weekend brunch madness." / 2 comments
Plus: Revamped signage at Zucker's; Brooklyn Bridge closure this weekend; downtown dancers at the WBNA; Tent & Trails footwear sale.
New York's hippest dance studio, Downtown Dance Factory is a place where kids regularly jump for joy—which makes it the perfect place for a new performing arts–based preschool alternative, ddfplay. / Sponsored
Plus: A close-up of the Pier 26 restaurant; free tennis clinic; 449 Washington listings; WeightWatchers in FiDi; P.S. 234 flash mob. / 10 comments
Plus: The top of 1 World Trade Center; Bell Bates auction; Battery Dance Company's Downtown Dance Festival; jewelry store (re)opens; chugger season. / 6 comments
Plus: Breakfast at Mulberry & Vine; P.J. Clarke's closed till May 15; Citi Bikes for kids?; Downtown Dance Factory's star turn; street closures for bike tour. / 2 comments
Celebrate the season with ways to perk up your look and your home, a new resource for parents, deals on delicious food and wine, and discounted tickets to the neighborhood's biggest annual event. / Sponsored
Plus: Tribeca Film Festival talks; the Hummus & Pita Co.; Downtown Dance Factory's new preschool alternative program; L.A. photography; Whole Foods "sale" items; the Verizon building's sign; Franklin Street signage. / 3 comments
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
Looking at other people = fun. Being looked at = not so fun. This is (still) a gross invasion of... — Downtown Dad Again / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor