Bethany Lyons has opened the only yoga studio in Manhattan dedicated to the Baptiste method—a "physical, strong" Vinyasa practiced in 90-degree heat. / 2 comments
"I always ask the question, 'Why is this art being made now? Could it have been made before?'" says Magdalena Sawon of Postmasters Gallery, which has just moved from Chelsea to Franklin Street. "What connects everything we show is that it deals with the fiber of our time." / 1 comment
The furniture-and-more shop Stillfried Wien carries items new and vintage, from Vienna and beyond—and the best ceiling in Tribeca. / 6 comments
"I want people to know we're a real neighborhood place," says Tal Lavi, a partner in Church Publick, now open in the old Mocca space at Church and Reade. "With good food!" (And 22 beers on draft.) / 3 comments
Tribecans Leticia Ortega and Dionisio Cortes have opened "the smallest art gallery in New York," on Chambers Street, in what used to be a souvenir kiosk. It's just 48 square feet, but the inaugural show has 26 works by 11 artists.
"It's meant to be a very casual way of eating," says chef Roberto Passon of Terra, his new wine bar and restaurant. "You come have a glass of wine, order a bite or two, maybe have more wine, then something bigger to eat." / 11 comments
Battery Park City resident Val Chan has opened a crafting center on Warren—with classes and workshops for adult and kids, as well as a gallery where makers can sell their wares. "Nothing is mass-produced," she says. / 1 comment
Two locals, Kimmy Carton and Jackie Brookstein, had their let's-open-a-store moment during Hurricane Sandy's aftermath. The result is Valley, a stylish women's fashion boutique debuting this Sunday. / 1 comment
"We wanted it to be open, bright, clean, and contemporary," said Reade Street Prep founder Ilysa Winick. And fun, I'd add—with what might be the cutest kids' restroom stalls ever. Plus: An Exerblast element. / 2 comments
Lena Dunham's hairstylist, Rheanne White, has opened her first salon. "I've always loved Staple Street, and when I saw this place was available, that was it," she says. / 2 comments
Floral designer Mel Furukawa has lived and worked on Duane Street since 1975, but he has only just recently opened a tiny shop on the same block. / 10 comments
Beloved kids' dance teacher Rachel Cantor is back in Tribeca with her own studio, Dance with Miss Rachel. "It has been amazing to watch kids' eyes light up when they walk in and see it," she says.
Are you sure it's dogs peeing on that sidewalk.... — Manhattanmommie / Seen & Heard: Los Tacos No. 1 doing its part
Agree with you. Over in battery park, I find it frustrating when dog owners allow their dogs to use the... — BPCdad / Seen & Heard: Los Tacos No. 1 doing its part
Sadly that is true. Not to mention folks who proactively let their dogs pee on schools and places of worship.... — slm / Seen & Heard: Los Tacos No. 1 doing its part
Land map incorporating proposed, unbuilt courthouse design (with four (4!) entrance staircases, here: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b8/Bromley_Manhattan_Plate_008_publ._1916.jpg/1280px-Bromley_Manhattan_Plate_008_publ._1916.jpg — James / Seen & Heard: Los Tacos No. 1 doing its part
The design architect won a competition in 1913 that would have been a circular building reminiscent of the Colosseum. WWI... — James / Seen & Heard: Los Tacos No. 1 doing its part
The sidewalks stink because nobody curbs their dog anymore. The city could fund the schools with a simple month of... — J Frank P / Seen & Heard: Los Tacos No. 1 doing its part
would love to know how charging $9 to get a car from 63rd street to literally leave the city through... — SCJ / Clarity — finally — on one angle of congestion pricing for Downtown residents