Read about Pécan in the Tribeca Citizen Restaurant Guide.
Plus: "Gotham" filming here Monday; firehouse drawing; Veterans Day at the 9/11 Memorial; commercial sublet; River Terrace condo details; the High Line; Au Bon Pain closing. / 1 comment
When it reopens in three weeks: new ownership, a new name, and possibly a new concept. / 9 comments
"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
All good New Yorkers know they’re not supposed to talk to celebrities, but that doesn’t mean they can’t tweet about spotting them out and about. Or hoping to, anyway. Plus: Two Tribeca tweets from celebs.
"The tortilla soup at MaryAnn's is the area's best-kept secret," says Kalyn Johnson Chandler, founder of the effie's paper line of stationery. "My husband is a fantastic cook and his tortilla soup is one of my favorites, but MaryAnn's is a good substitute." / 1 comment
Know where this was shot? (Hint: It's a restaurant's unisex restroom, and the window is in an exterior wall.) Say so in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) / 8 comments
He's against fracking. Plus: Pecan's expansion; cutting-edge scaffolding; the "scoundrel" of Washington Street.
There are a lot of interesting businesses here, many with cool offices, and I've long wanted to find a way to spotlight them. So I was thrilled that Luminary Labs agreed to kick off a new series. Plus: They're hiring. / 1 comment
Perrie Samotin, the style editor at amNewYork, shows us around her Tribeca—including where she scores fashion finds and the restaurant she wishes would reopen. / 5 comments
"I'm getting married at Thalassa in November and wanted to see if you or anyone on your staff could help me come up with photo locations to take my wedding pictures." OK, staff, let's get thinking.... / 6 comments
...on Hudson. Plus: Telepan Tribeca; artist Brandon Choi; Hideaway crab night returns; coping with the soon-to-happen bus problem; a campaign for Lower Manhattan; Corbin Building restoration.
I've actually been around long enough to remember when the Popeye's was open in 112, but it must have been... — James S / Plans in the works for 112-114 Chambers
That was a great move by Milwaukee. NYC historical photography is my hobby. We should have done that 100 hundred... — Jay / No news is good news — for now — for West Broadway & Reade murals
YES! We need this! Can't wait to share this news with PS 234 families! — Kathleen / (A second) Bookstore coming to Warren
So exciting! My kids love the Mysterious Bookshop and we're looking forward to loving a new bookstore on that block!... — BPCdad / (A second) Bookstore coming to Warren
wow, I’ve worked in the neighborhood for 25 years and these buildings have been vacant all this time. crazy to... — freya / Plans in the works for 112-114 Chambers
It does say telephones and intercoms on the sign so that’s what I always assumed that’s what it was. But... — freya / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on at 132 West Broadway?
We tried the beef empanada last night -- fantastic with the chimi sauce! I hope they'll be around for a... — N / New Kids on the Block: Joey Bats & El Sazón R.D. at Bogardus