When Marina Bianchi Graziani decided to open her own lingerie boutique in Tribeca—after having been the longtime buyer and manager for an Upper East Side shop—she named it Giorgia, after her daughter. "She has always wanted me to have my own business," says Graziani. / 2 comments
Besides the signature soup, you'll find banh mi, rice noodle dishes, and even Asian tacos. / 15 comments
Rag & Bone's ninth Manhattan outpost, in the former Bubble Lounge, is the company's first standalone men's shop. It has been done up as a luxe mancave, with cool dressing rooms and a crushed Porsche.
"When we decided to move," says Rachel Cantor, "we took all that we had learned in six years—from kids, from parents, from becoming a mother myself—and implemented it in our own way." / 2 comments
The Saks Fifth Avenue women's store at Brookfield Place opened this morning. The shoe, beauty, and sunglasses departments seemed especially strong.
Heyday aims to disrupt the facial industry by making the experience easier, less fussy, and cheaper. "It shouldn't cost north of $200 to get a high-quality facial," says co-founder Adam Ross. Plus: no pan flutes. / 2 comments
"We've been doing this for thirty years," says Jae Lee, whose Naturino store is now open on Reade. "We know how to fit the shoes." And he's getting help from three former Shoofly staffers.
Dr. Reena Clarkson, a local orthodontist and a mother of six, decided she didn't have quite enough on her plate, so she opened a café. It's displaying kids' art and it'll soon begin serving sweet and savory pies. / 6 comments
Crystal Torres, Battery Park City resident and longtime Tribeca hairstylist, has opened Ethan Rose Salon on Harrison, where you can have a mani-pedi while you're getting your hair done. "And we've executed it so that you're always comfortable," she says. / 2 comments
The best thing about the Shake Shack that opened today at the Fulton Center is the location: It's on the top floor, which is a curved catwalk, so you feel as if you're suspended in mid-air. The worst thing, however, is also the location. / 10 comments
Henry Tibensky was working in finance when he had an epiphany: "I realized that my dream is to bring the beef sandwich to New York City." One taste of the sandwich, a Chicago specialty, and you can see why he was obsessed. / 8 comments
Now open on Murray, Aahar Indian Cuisine is a sister of Bombay's Indian Restaurant in FiDi. There's a long à la carte menu, and a $14 lunch special that's expected to be a big draw. / 1 comment
Second that; thank you for the compelling history of this building (and our neighborhood)! When available, would be great to... — Reader on Reade / 54 Laight Street in the Tribeca North Historic District is for sale
Congratulations for staying in business in Tribeca. I had a storefront in Tribeca with my family for over 50 years... — Amy Bergenfeld / Spotlight: Greenwich St. Jewelers at 50
Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
Sorry, but to whom should businesses cater, if not the neighborhood families who live and raise children there? — K / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow