Plus Balloon Saloon building revealed; CB1 issues its district needs survey; an author Q&A at Brookfield. / 3 comments
Plus artist John Willenbecher's new works; touring a four-story apartment; the model citizens at Gee Whiz. / 4 comments
Tribecan and writer Ellen Levy spent nine years interviewing, digging and examining the life of "New York's most famous unknown artist" Ray Johnson. / 2 comments
With his first show in decades up in Midtown, and with much of his work installed in the collections of museums around the country, the painter looks back on 60 years of life in the art world. / 3 comments
The North End Grill space is finally activated; John Willenbecher will show work from the '60s at Craig F. Starr Gallery; a new gym will open in former Lyons Den.
Local textile artist Mary Jaeger is using her scraps to make masks into fashion statements; painter John Willenbecher shows his work via email.
Plus: Invasion of the Jet Skis; how an artist-designed birdhouse was saved from destruction; the asking rent for the North End Grill space; Kati Roll Company opening in FiDi.
Plus: New Malaysian restaurant; SeaGlass carousel update; Brookfield Place shops; Girl Scouts and NYPD intelligence moving in; White Street building for sale; Spring Street park renderings; new Southbridge Towers bakery.
Plus: A sign of progress at Brookfield Place; the gas station that used to be at W. Broadway and Canal; Garrison Keiller limerick about Tribeca; a question about Morgan's Market; Ernie the cat. / 3 comments
It was 45 years ago today that John Willenbecher moved into his W. Broadway loft. He writes about what life was like around here back then—when you could assume that anyone you saw out and about on a weekend had to also be an artist. / 21 comments
Plus: Reviews of Bâtard and Marc Forgione; inside artist John Willenbecher's studio; elevated train tracks; TriBeCa West in Jersey City; softball champs; another Shinola. / 1 comment
Lawsuit got it blocked till mid-January, but the opponents need your help. Plus: Shinola introduces Makers Monday on Dec. 2; John Willenbecher's couch potato blanket; PATH and Chambers Street closures. / 1 comment
In the description it states "no buyout"..is that the same as no Take Out??? — John / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
Seppe is quite good. And the wait staff is super nice. — Dee / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
None of these new places are sit with friends type of places. They are all grab and go. I don’t... — Dee / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
To the Olio e Piu owners, sincerely: please do not blight this location with fake flowers. We will welcome you... — Cw / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Seeing as Starbucks and other chains tried and failed to replace the bagel place, that is a reasonable hypothesis. — James Bogardus / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
I think the bagel place is replacing Starbucks and other coffee chains as a place to grab coffee and a... — Amy G. / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
Lynda I signed up for the 5/17 class. I'll see you then!!! Here is the link to sign up if... — HB / Massive underground spa and meditation space coming to Broadway and White