Plus: Alleged Hudson River Park rapist claims Four Loko defense; new BPCA president has been to BPC 20 times; Brushstroke to go (sort of); chasing Russell Crowe; World Trade Center antenna; rooftop garden. / 4 comments
Plus: Rebranding 75 Park Place (and making it big-box friendly); Tom Cruise; local filmmaker Joseph Sguera; hotelier looking in Tribeca.
"I was exchanging tweets with a guy for months when I saw his name on one of the New York Times in the lobby," says news correspondent Marie-Joelle Parent. "We lived in the same building without knowing." / 1 comment
"I love the yomogi muffins at Takahachi Bakery," says Zak Profera, who has just launched a line of fabrics called ZAK+FOX. "It's actually made with mugwort root, and it tastes far better than it sounds."
Plus: A peek inside an upcoming restaurant; no more swimming dogs; Shibui Spa. / 1 comment
It’s been a while since I gathered together a bunch of things I’m feeling. Let the good vibes roll…. / 5 comments
The folks at the Greenwich Hotel spa invited me over for the Healing Birch treatment. Despite the name, no flogging was involved.
Plus: Alexander Wang denies sweatshop; Michelle Obama coming to Tribeca fundraiser; Ewan McGregor looking around here; Atera; North End Grill's wine list; school meals; historic wine vault.
"At Whole Foods, a man was blocking the English muffins," says the jewelry designer and DJ. "I politely asked him to move, and he was super funny and started teasing me about it. I realized after the fact that the man was Jay-Z and I'm pretty sure he was talking to Helena Christensen." / 1 comment
The wellness site lets Tribeca Citizen readers take a peek around its office, a one-bedroom apartment on Greenwich Street. / 8 comments
Plus: Best happy hour deal around?; a real pig-out of a dinner; dubious tweets; Shirley, Larry, Sheryl, and Chaz all coming to Barnes & Noble.
Plus: New York Academy of Art vs. Facebook; bad advice for De Niro; NYC Nomad drops by; an Egg room. / 1 comment
Amazing photo of Tribute in Light! — SW / Seen & Heard: Kyuramen is open on Gold
The bus I was on zipped by One Park Row so fast that I couldn't be sure, so I verified... — Gary / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
What is the seating for this performance tonight September 10th? I have the required tickets. Is it self seating on... — Steve Tintweiss / Bill T. Jones to commemorate 9/11 at Wagner Park
I swear I saw them opening on Park Row as well! — Heather / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
Thomas was in the same class as Micah, I believe. Ronnie was an exceptional third grade teacher and went on... — Elspeth Schell / PS 89 principal Ronnie Najjar will retire this summer
Fully agree with previous comments: WE WANT GIGINO'S! Tired of waiting! Especially with the restaurants around the North Cove being... — S. Rennie / Nosy Neighbor: What restaurant is coming to the pavilion at Wagner Park?
Translation: Hello Mikey Flowers, for 25 years now, you and your team have been providing a white rose for the... — Tribeca Citizen / Mikey Flowers and the 9/11 Memorial keep a tradition alive