If you like having shops and restaurants in your neighborhood, you have to actually patronize them. Plus, the independent shops are one of the best things about Tribeca! In this round: Korin, Shoofly, Gurhan, Steven Sclaroff, Steven Alan.
"I like working with the past," says jeweler Gurhan Orhan, whose Gurhan Atelier has opened on Franklin. "My main mission is to pick up a stone or technique from history and bring it back to life."
Plus: Franklin Street jewelry atelier open; Macaron Café progress report.
It can be hard to keep up with everything that’s coming soon (or coming eventually), so here’s a quick rundown of the restaurants, shops, fitness studios, and more expected to open in greater Tribeca. / 2 comments
Plus: Cullen Montgomery pop-up is back (with a sale); Gurhan jewelry atelier open by appointment; asking price for 7 Harrison's penthouse; Masters Pelavin gallery; benefit for Provenzano Garage's Amy Christopher.
Plus: 15 Leonard going up fast; The Greek goes Greco-Indian; new light artwork in the Fulton subway station; Gurhan jewelry update; Le Restaurant adds a night; "Where in Tribeca...?" answer.
Plus: Win two tickets to Aaron Neville at the BMCC Performing Arts Center; what the "Moonquake" film shoot really is; police meeting; Gurhan opening date clarification.
Plus: Gurhan jewelry opening date; Miley Cyrus's stylist; Simit + Smith's Turkish coffee maker.
A jewelry store is indeed opening at 160 Franklin—it's the first U.S. boutique from an international brand.
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Good point. I remember there was an old interview when the interviewer asked one of the junk buyers, "Did you... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
It's pretty easy to prove theses are illegal goods, when was the last time you saw a Louis Vuitton or... — S / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
The headline says "few" but I haven't seen any others. Are there? — mulciber / What’s to do about the few remaining illegal smoke shops?
Maybe it should be illegal to buy the goods. Of course, it's difficult to prove that a buyer knew they... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
Would love to help. Honest question. What can we do? — Randy / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
"Zero tolerance" is right. That requires consistent enforcement: Every time police see this happening, seize the goods, fine the vendor.... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?