Plus: Another business is no longer accepting cash; the stalled hotel site in northwest Tribeca has been blocking sidewalks for a year now; glorious trees. / 10 comments
Plus: Man mugged on Leonard; salons that offer membership plans; jacket stolen from bar. / 1 comment
Plus: The Beekman hotel is now taking reservations; Drybar at Brookfield Place looks very close to opening; stylish FiDi café in the works; Pakistan Tea House is starting to cause concern; now will you please take the survey? / 1 comment
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: 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
Plus: Timeline for Liberty Park, St. Nicholas church, and the remaining 9/11 Memorial corner; Nike's not-for-you fitness studio; Drybar confirms Battery Park City salon; drunk couple drops toddler.
A rundown of the shops and restaurants yet to open at Brookfield Place—including whispers about Scoop, Club Monaco, and Drybar—and where they'll likely be. / 6 comments
Plus: Grand Banks review; a rendering of the new God's Love We Deliver building; International Film & Food Festival.
"The online deals at Tribeca Spa of Tranquility are great," says Francesca Kennedy, founder of the sandal company Ix. "I highly recommend a Korean scrub—you'll never feel cleaner in your life!"
Plus: Pier 25 reopening in May; Drybar review; Franklin Street chocolate shop/restaurant kiboshed; Bridge Café fundraising drive; Go Go Curry opening date; Baba Ghanouge in FiDi; would BMCC consider moving north?
Blowout? Check. Skinny latte? Check. Now you just need something new to wear.... / 1 comment
"We've had a lot of requests to come to Tribeca," said Drybar founder Alli Webb on the occasion of the 25th location (and fifth in Manhattan), opening today. "It's a natural fit for us. We love TenOverTen and SoulCycle!" P.S. Sorry, FiDivas, but the 180 Broadway location isn't happening (yet?).
All of the unethical behavior in Lower Manhattan, such as stealing from the MTA and bringing dogs into Whole Foods,... — Bobbie / Borough president proposes tearing down FDR drive in Fidi
Great idea! We need secure bike parking throughout the city! This will decrease bike theft and increase bike usage. Very... — More secure bike parking / Nosy Neighbor: What’s the Big Brother-looking structure at the Holland Tunnel?
We could not be more excited to sample Chip's divine food and take in Tina's impeccable ambiance at this new... — June / Eulalie is getting closer to opening
H Mart tells me it is going to be operated by Seoul Trading, an Asian foods distributor in Englewood. But... — Tribeca Citizen / Eataly coming soon to Soho
There are 11 jobs open for Eataly soho, they had an open interview day at Flatiron for Soho leadership jobs... — Chitalian / Eataly coming soon to Soho
Very, very nice!! Great eye and unique topics. — G / From the Lens of Linda Pollak
Trying! — Tribeca Citizen / Eataly coming soon to Soho