Plus: Current-run films at the Roxy Hotel; the "Ghostbusters" firehouse before it was chopped in half; new Grand Street restaurant preview dinner; Atera chef cooking in the Caribbean. / 1 comment
Plus: Open studios at the New York Academy of Art; "Ghostbusters" celebration at the Tribeca Film Festival street fair; shoots for "Elementary" and "Everyone Speaks Food"; those Apt. 5 umbrellas. / 1 comment
Plus: "Ghostbusters" firehouse Lego set (and car) now available; Leather Spa in FiDi; Tribeca Tower is still making that annoying noise; Shuggie Otis in concert; praise for Le District; Gary Graham sale. / 2 comments
Constructed in Lego—inside and out—by expert Orion Pax. / 1 comment
Know where this was shot? Say so in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) / 1 comment
Plus: History of Finn Square and environs; Background on Capsouto Park; Tribecan as state Supreme Court judge; 155 Franklin sale.
Donna Ferrato has a luscious new book about life in Tribeca since 9/11. "Change is where it's at," she says. "The landscape and the people's faces will keep changing, getting older, and that's what I love the most." / 1 comment
Or close to it, anyway. Plus: "Disappearing" artist at the World Trade Center; redefining a block of Tribeca. / 1 comment
The usual mix of silly signage, offensive graffiti, and rallying politicians. Bonus: a celebrity!
Plus: Grilled cheese; firehouse rally; kids' concert (with beer); new vendors at New Amsterdam Market; cell-phone security; mailbox update.
A movement is afoot. Plus: Dominique Strauss-Kahn at 71 Broadway; man hurt trying to ride subway. / 1 comment
A restaurant buyout means reserving an entire dining space exclusively for your event, with no regular service. — James Bogardus / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
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
This is terrible news! Such a shame! — Alex / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Such a wonderful, wonderful event for both schools! (And an amazing way to taste all the restaurants in the neighborhood.)... — Tessa S / Taste of Tribeca will be May 16 on Duane Park