Read about Duane Park Patisserie in the Tribeca Citizen Restaurant Guide.
"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."
Or close to it, anyway. Plus: "Disappearing" artist at the World Trade Center; redefining a block of Tribeca. / 1 comment
Father’s Day is just a week and a half away (June 19). Here are local gift ideas for the dad(s) in your life, including several special offers. Any fathers reading this may want to forward it accordingly. / Sponsored
This year's Taste of Tribeca was the best kind of rapture (i.e., no one ascended to heaven).
A preview of what to expect at Taste of Tribeca on May 21. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go take a nap. [Updated with better photos.]
It's happening. Plus: Mini golf opening sometime in early May; Arthur the Aardvark creator sells his Jay Street apartment; "Selling New York" recap.
Got your Taste of Tribeca tickets yet? You will once you read what Sarabeth's, Marc Forgione, Landmarc, Blaue Gans, and others are serving. Bonus: Restaurant recommendations from folks at five participating establishments. / 5 comments
Plus: Japan earthquake relief cookies and event; eXerBlast video; Blaue Gans's outdoor seating.
Updates on Caravelli's Pizzeria and Ed's Lobster Bar cart. Plus: Deals for spa treatments, margaritas, and Tex-Mex food; two enthusiasms (one a lunch spot and the other a cookie).
Deborah Lupard, the Warburg Realty agent currently starring in HGTV's "Selling New York," on the restaurant she thinks is a best-kept secret, who she spotted loitering outside Thom Browne, and more.
Make this Thanksgiving a little easier—and more delicious—by ordering a dessert from one of our many local bakeries. It doesn't have to be pumpkin pie, either.... But whatever you order, do it soon.
Tribeca's bakery explosion continues: We're getting a Birdbath bakery. UPDATE: This outpost of Birdbath will have more packaged-to-go food and City Bakery's famous hot chocolate. / 7 comments
Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
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
The photograph begs the question: when is that scaffolding coming down? Seems a very very long time that it has... — George Bacon / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
ITS BACK BETTER THAN EVER! BEST LOCAL PLACE FOR A DRINK AND GOOD FOOD!!! CANT WAIT FOR LUNCH!!! — AA / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new