The most notable feature is the giant retractable skylight, which turns a mezzanine terrarium into a recessed terrace. But the details are just as memorable, and much of the decor was sourced locally. / 3 comments
Plus: Work starting on Pier 25 playground; Blueberry Fusion Café update; Key Foods said to have bought Amish Market; mechanic recommendation?; church-bell question; Karkula opens in Brooklyn. / 3 comments
The store, which had been in Tribeca for close to five years, is the latest in a long line of home stores to have tried the neighborhood, then left for elsewhere (in Karkula's case, Williamsburg).
Plus: Construction starts on 17 Park Place; Karkula's new neighbor; Harry Shearer and Los Lobos at City Winery; Hudson River Park fee discussion; testing outdoor advertising.
Possibly with Cate Blanchett. Plus: Low Line sneak peek; water tower myth; Taste of the Seaport; Karkula divests; Chabad of Tribeca/Soho; Tribeca Canvas logo. / 3 comments
Plus: Mafioso co-author; South End car crackdown; Shaun Hergatt officially leaves; Karkula in the country. / 1 comment
I took a semi-vacation last week, and when I came back today, I immediately went for a walk to see what had changed. Plenty! Updates on 77 Reade, Ted Muehling, the BOFFO pop-up, Columbine, Tribeca Tap House, 55 Warren, and Hidden Treasures.
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
Hot stuff at OLighting, Karkula, trans.LUXE, Donzella, Steven Sclaroff, and the Liddabit Sweets/McClure's Pickles pop-up.
...gets smacked, hard. Plus: Adeline Adeline in the news again; Rep. Anthony Weiner's fit; outdoor rugs; fairies/faeries; Bouley perk; loft price-guessing game; and Smith & Mills deal. / 4 comments
The actor's first art show will be at the Clocktower Gallery. Plus: two buildings back from the dead; a chair at Karkula; CB1 gets threatening calls; Yankees plaque; Drake concert turns into a near riot; and BPC ground rent negotiations.
Are they selling cannabis? There are a number of "smoke shops" in the neighborhood. One is on the east side... — mulciber / What’s to do about the few remaining illegal smoke shops?
I wonder why after all these years, at least the current version with black Africans and fake luxury goods en... — R. / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
Build a wall! — MB / What’s to do about the few remaining illegal smoke shops?
Thanks Stephanie. Some people think of Malibu or Bacardi Limon when they hear the word “rum”. But we gotta introduce... — Professor Baker / Seen & Heard: The Tribeca Citizen, on the rocks
Thank you, Trisha! Hope to see you again soon :) — Professor Baker / Seen & Heard: The Tribeca Citizen, on the rocks
Hi Winston, we used to upcharge because we had to outsource specialized ice rocks, but we don’t charge this anymore... — Professor Baker / Seen & Heard: The Tribeca Citizen, on the rocks
There's City Smoke Shop on the corner of Church and Park Place. They were originally shut down in the local... — James S / What’s to do about the few remaining illegal smoke shops?