Jonathan Burden's antiques/art gallery has been on Duane Street for 18 years. / 2 comments
"Thanks for putting together the local shopping gift guide," commented Amy. "I’m exactly in the mood for only shopping local this year—staying close to home and looking for unique gifts." That's the spirit! In this round: Matt Bernson, Boomerang Toys, Shelter Chic, The Armoury, and Jonathan Burden.
And the inaugural Tribeca Night—timed with NYCxDesign but open to everyone—is next week, with many members staying open late and serving refreshments. Go pay a visit or ten! / 4 comments
Plus: Petite Abeille is renewing its sidewalk café?; northeast Tribeca's jazz renaissance; Brookfield Place emergency-response exercise; Piranesi exhibit at Jonathan Burden.
Plus: Fundraising drive for Bogardus Garden-Plaza-Park; Duane Street buildings re-created; 1st Precinct parking shenanigans; "selfie kiosk" coming to FiDi. / 4 comments
Plus: Soup and salad at Baked; 56 Leonard and 30 Park Place from afar; Simeon Lagodich art show; World Trade Center mall update; Bogardus Plaza renovation timeline; Room to Grow event.
"I do twice-weekly workouts with Carlos at Tribeca Sports Center on Broadway," says Michael Boodro, editor in chief of Elle Decor magazine. "Plus a lot of walking—though Carlos says that doesn’t count."
Dueling cartoonists, Brazilian drag artists, and a walk in a labyrinth are just a few of the highlights on this week’s agenda.
Having stopped by each and every store in Tribeca over the past few weeks, I can say with authority—and a bit of pride—that there's something here for everyone. / 2 comments
In this installment: Antiqueria Tribeca, Elan Flowers, New York Nautical, Working Class Emporium, Mondo Cane, Duane Antiques, Jonathan Burden, Grown & Sewn, Skot Foreman Fine Art, Project No. 8, and Nili Lotan.
...and brunch, too. Plus: B East; Design Night on Duane Street; TAMA final sale; Euphoria Spa specials; 471 Washington progress; Trattoria Cinque; deals at Real Pilates and Wall Street Burger Shoppe; coal chutes; Rondo returns; more. / 1 comment
A beautifully written piece about an even more beautiful family. — Jennifer / Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51
May he rest with the angels. — Native / Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51
What a lovely piece about a lovely person. Thanks so much. — Bob / Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51
The one that was supposed to be a conversion? I wouldn't call it a relic yet... but I do think... — Tribeca Citizen / The Dinosaurs of Tribeca: Unfinished buildings and abandoned lots
Blame the NY City legal system for 45 Park Place. The property has been mired in bankruptcy proceeds for almost... — Reademan / The Dinosaurs of Tribeca: Unfinished buildings and abandoned lots
45 Park Place is my standout example in this sad collection. It can't be cheap to rent a crane for... — Gary / The Dinosaurs of Tribeca: Unfinished buildings and abandoned lots
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