Plus: A Tribe Called Quest at the Square Diner in 1993; another vacate order; Robert Janz animal sculptures; meeting of the Financial District Neighborhood Association; "Atel" shoot tomorrow. / 2 comments
Plus: Citi has started chopping down the trees in its plaza; former pro basketball players are running a winter clinic for kids; Tribeca Meet & Greet is Wednesday; Regent Cocktail Club appears not to be happening in the former Naked Lunch space; a night of pole dancing and poetry.
Plus: Artists camping on Broadway; pricing and food at iPic Seaport cinema; DOH visit to Taste of the Seaport; Pier A public seating; new American Cuts; Marc Murphy opens in Tampa; "Laguna Beach" star moving here; new FiDi fitness roundup; thumbprint carpets.
Plus: Motorcycle rentals in Tribeca; change of plans at the W Hotel's restaurant; sign of progress at N. Moore conversion; Muse Paintbar opening soon; Papyrus puts up signage; Dark Horse storefront. / 4 comments
Plus: Elevator robbery; Tribeca on "Departures" magazine cover; fashion shows at Spring Studios; Naked Lunch to be replaced by Miami bar; Skylofts apartment.
Marc Forgione's new steakhouse walks a fine line: It has enough of his creativity to be interesting, but not so much that it'll scare the kind of people who like steakhouses. / 5 comments
Plus: Plaque to honor landmarking pioneer; Gelato Ti Amo; restaurant lawsuit.
There are two letters on the door: one from Trattoria Cinque owner Russell Bellanca, and one offering a glimpse of what to expect from American Cut, the Marc Forgione steakhouse coming to the space. / 1 comment
Real estate sign today in window of Gee Whizz says space is for rent. I am devastated. 15 years of... — Downtown Dad / Don’t panic: Gee Whiz is renovating
Over the past 2 days, there was a demolition and carting truck in front, with several workers inside removing a... — Jg / Don’t panic: Gee Whiz is renovating
Sadly there is now a for rent sign on the space :( — Michael Pieck / Don’t panic: Gee Whiz is renovating
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/business/hobby-lobby-nyc-store.html — James / Nosy Neighbor: Is Hobby Lobby taking the entire second floor?
No word. I have tried. — Tribeca Citizen / Don’t panic: Gee Whiz is renovating
The NYT article today about HOBBY LOBBY quotes Chris P (with a picture of him in Gee Whiz) as saying... — Loren / Don’t panic: Gee Whiz is renovating
Instead of having the great bookstore that once stood there, we now have this. I give it 2 1/2 years.... — The Risen Direwolf / Nosy Neighbor: Is Hobby Lobby taking the entire second floor?