Plus Community Board 1 seeks answers on Barnett Newman Triangle; a film permit war in Soho; a pay-to-play scheme at the World Trade Center.
Plus: A rave for La Mercerie; the redesign of South End Avenue; Q&A with Michel Cohen of Tribeca Pediatrics. / 3 comments
Plus: Battery Park City residents' group; hunting for a FiDi apartment; Michel Cohen on Gowanus; PATH train to shut down for 45 weekends.
"Have you seen 15 Warren? It has a number painted on each floor and 'top' on the roof. Any idea why?" —A. / 1 comment
"If I could change one thing about the neighborhood, I would pedestrianize Greenwich Street," says Sanjay Lamba, who founded Element 6 Arts online gallery with his wife, Alexandra. (As you can see, they also recently collaborated on another special project.) / 4 comments
Plus: Michel Cohen; new burgers and frozen yogurt in FiDi; police blotter; 73 Worth comps; step-and-repeat at Tribeca Ball; FiDi restaurant closes.
The long-gestating restaurant owned by Michel Cohen of Tribeca Pediatrics has finally opened—well, halfway. The downstairs is serving lunch in a bright, quirky space. / 6 comments
Plus: Demo continues at 460 Washington; 7-Eleven's outreach; "Art Snack"; big bike tour this weekend; Saleya restaurant.
Plus: More "Dirty Old" Tribeca; more details on Live Well Company's new space; possible Saleya soft opening; Barry's Bootcamp schedule; Fika wins chocolate awards; "CSI: NY."
Here’s a quick rundown of the shops, restaurants, and more we can expect in the next year or so (often with new info on opening dates). I highly recommend reading this post so you'll know what I'm going on about.... / 3 comments
New name and the opening is getting closer! Plus: Kathy Najimy and Annette O'Toole at the Flea; two lost rings; real estate reports. / 7 comments
Plus: Jean restaurant; Washington Market Park; new Fidi café; fireworks late tonight.
I like this place because every time I walk by I get a laugh. On the front window it says... — George Bacon / Catching Up with New Kids: Nofar Method
Yeah Denny!! It’s always consistently good with great service. Good for date-night!!! — Mark / The neighborhood gains another Michelin star
I love how when someone complains about crime getting terrible you have a quasi commenter saying move out. Ok, I... — Sandra / 7-Eleven clerks take matters into their own hands
Will also agree with the above sentiment. I can even get $200 or $250 per person for a special occasion... — Michael D / The neighborhood gains another Michelin star
The Odeon, hands down the restaurant with the best food, best prices and best people watching. Never a bad meal... — Denny / The neighborhood gains another Michelin star
Good to know there are others who feel the same way. Tribeca has long lost its soul and turned into... — R. / The neighborhood gains another Michelin star
Community boards should not exist. If not for bars and restaurants NYC would not exist. The people fighting this should... — Tp / Neighbors fight restaurant proposal for Laight and Washington