Sammy Acevedo, who worked at Gotham Bikes at both of its former Tribeca locations for 19 years, has set up a mobile bicycle shop that he parks on Greenwich and Chambers. / 8 comments
The polls are closed, the results have been tabulated, and the rejoicing can begin. / 22 comments
Plus: Gotham Bikes has one wheel out the door; demolition update at 30 Warren and the World Trade Center; changes at Muscle Maker Grill; two "Blue Bloods" shoots. / 1 comment
But there's hope that the store—which has been in Tribeca for more than 30 years—will find a new home here. / 11 comments
If you're late to this party, the point of the Shop-Local Gift Guide is to remind you that Tribeca is still a fantastic place to shop. I've included items that caught my eye, but there's a lot more at every one of these stores. In this round: Cass Lilien, Gotham Bikes, David Weeks Studio, Joy Gryson, the Balloon Saloon. / 3 comments
Plus: Gotham Bikes is renting; a complaint about bike access at the World Trade Center; fireworks tonight; helicopter response.
Plus: Gotham Bikes has completed its move; Jason Segel appearance; Da Claudio update; the Ruben's Empanadas on Broome has closed.
Plus: Where Exceed Physical Culture's new studio will be. / 1 comment
I seem to have a lot of odd/amusing interactions, perhaps because I'm often walking around the neighborhood, either to exercise my dog or my blog. I keep a sort of journal about the ones that amuse me—akin to the New York Times's "Metropolitan Diary," but less fit for print. / 10 comments
"We were out to dinner with our relatives at Churrascaria Tribeca when much to our delight, Leonardo DiCaprio, Gisele Bündchen and their entourage came in and sat for dinner at the table beside us." / 1 comment
"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."
I hope they do not combine the lots - we don’t need a huge building there. Also hope permitting takes... — Anne baxter / Broadway and Franklin site has been sold
I've reached out several times...no reply. — Tribeca Citizen / Seen & Heard: Olive’s hoping for late March
What’s the latest on the restaurant opening up in old Palm location? — J / Seen & Heard: Olive’s hoping for late March
The Grill has always been my family’s favorite restaurant. It is very upsetting to see it go but I wish... — Bobby Score / Tribeca Grill will close on March 1
The loss of lunch crowds due to remote workers has been a big hit to these restaurants. Tribeca Grill hadn't... — martine / Tribeca Grill will close on March 1
Oh, how sad. I will miss it so much. Fabulous service, never rushed, very gracious. What a loss. — Martine / Tribeca Grill will close on March 1
Olives will be great for the neighborhood!! — Tribeca Dad / Seen & Heard: Olive’s hoping for late March