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Joe & The Juice is closing tomorrow — but relocating soon
Founded in Copenhagen in 2002, the chain opened here as part of a global expansion in 2018. They said they are relocating nearby, address TBA. / 2 comments
Don’t panic: Gee Whiz is renovating
The restaurant has been a mainstay in the neighborhood and part of every Tribeca milestone since 1989. / 18 comments
Seen & Heard: Honoring Downtown’s noted immigrants
Plus artist John Willenbecher's new works; touring a four-story apartment; the model citizens at Gee Whiz. / 4 comments
Gee Whiz is rebuilding its dining sheds
An upstairs neighbor, who happens to be a set designer, is helping out to add some Old New York flave to the sheds. / 6 comments
In the News: More than 15 minutes for Gee Whiz
CBS This Morning interviews Chris Panayiotou. Plus commentary on the plans for 250 Water; Jay McInerney's ode to the Odeon; men mugged on Walker. / 3 comments
In the News: A sign for Gee Whiz
A memorial to Peter Panayiotou was welded into the metal cuff of the sidewalk on the corner in front of Gee Whiz -- a sign that gave his son Chris the strength to reopen. / 4 comments
Open Letter: 9/11, the virus, my dad and his legacy
Andreas Koutsoudakis Jr. reflects on his father's experience at Gee Whiz after 9/11 and his now, picking up the pieces at Tribeca's Kitchen after heartbreaking tragedy. / 17 comments
Nosy Neighbor: Who’s open for breakfast?
If you are up with the sun, you may have to pace a bit till most restaurants get moving these days. / 4 comments
Gee Whiz opened yesterday!
What a relief. Seeing Gee Whiz dark all these months was a daily reminder of the toll the virus took on the area's businesses and the people who make Tribeca a real neighborhood. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: Gee Whiz ready to open?
Curbside seating shows signs of renewal at Gee Whiz; explorer in chief for downtown; jet fly-by; new producing director at the Perelman PAC.
Peter Panayiotou, the owner of Gee Whiz, dies from the coronavirus
With his partner Andy Koutsoudakis, he opened Gee Whiz more than 30 years ago. Now both men have died from the virus, as their families plan to carry on. / 13 comments
The man who makes Christmas at Gee Whiz
Carlos Herrera came to Gee Whiz 11 years ago and has been adding to his Christmas display ever since, harvesting decor from around the city to make the diner a Christmas spectacular. / 3 comments
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Sounds promising. How much power does such a BID have? Could it actually do something to clear out the illicit... — Marcus / New group to explore the potential of a Tribeca Business Improvement District
I’m officially a senior citizen and I have to tell you if me and my buddies from the Bronx had... — John Gallagher / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
Blame those in charge, including our mayor. Mamdani pledged support for NYC street vendors. Now they’re facing a crackdown. https://gothamist.com/news/mamdani-pledged-support-for-nyc-street-vendors-now-theyre-facing-a-crackdown... — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
UN report on counterfeiting and organized crime: https://www.unodc.org/toc/en/crimes/counterfeit-goods.html — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Society has lost its mind letting people walk around outdoors with masks on as if it's not obviously insanely suspicious.... — person / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
I'm okay with extra reinforcing, recalling what happened at Pfizer's residential conversion on 42nd Street. Demolition could have been dusty... — Gary / Construction Update: 101 Franklin / 250 Church
I am curious how they came to the decision to rehabilitate the existing structure rather than just tear it down.... — Reademan / Construction Update: 101 Franklin / 250 Church