Read about Matt Bernson in the Tribeca Citizen Shopping Guide.
Because people don't shop the way they used to. But the brand is thriving online and wholesale, and through May 15, you can save 30% on all spring-summer styles. / 6 comments
Plus: Part of the new Greenwich Street restaurant is unveiled; "Five & Dime" happy hour at Bubby's; the story of Hugh O'Kane's logo; Matt Bernson sale. / 3 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.
Plus: A second Matt Bernson store; inside the corner window at W. Broadway and Worth Fountain Pen Hospital holiday expo; the Battery Park City Authority's public meeting schedule. / 7 comments
Opening in two weeks. Plus: The Odeon is back; lunch at Thalassa for a limited time; Matt Bernson sale and party; Chambers Street in 1976; demolition at 101 Murray; "Where in Tribeca...?" answer; a sad, sweet goodbye note. / 1 comment
Plus: Petition for North Cove Marina transparency; the Reade Chambers update; change in the works at 508 Gastrobrewery; South Street reconstruction.
Plus: A new way to get out on the water; Matt Bernson sample sale; dealing with Eastern Athletic memberships; New Amsterdam Market rescheduling its night market.
Plus: Naomi Watts, Tribeca fan; 56 Leonard suddenly visible from everywhere; Café Clementine's latest health-grade protest; table-tennis parlor closed; Marks & Spencer shoot; "Meet the Fishes" with River Project.
"My kids and I live in Bubby's—we have an early dinner there at least once a week," says Kate Stewart, founder of Sourced USA, a resource for American-made artisanal products. "But I'd rather go hungry than deal with the weekend brunch madness." / 2 comments
It's not too late to find the perfect gift—without leaving the neighborhood (or even your home!)—or to make splendid plans for New Year's Eve. / Sponsored
Plus: Box Kite Coffee's last day; Josephine back in business; Tribeca-shaped jewelry; amazing flyover photo; Lenny's in FiDi open (and Park Place one coming); Pen Parentis poetry special. / 6 comments
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