Read about Shinola in the Tribeca Citizen Shopping Guide.
Plus: A new source for stylish magazines; Seasonal Whispers opens another store; Tribeca Tiger; ballet demonstration; Aroma Espresso Bar's new menu; Greenmarket pretzels. / 1 comment
The Detroit-based brand—which "is really about bringing manufacturing back to the U.S.," says creative director Daniel Caudill—has opened a handsome, quirky store on Franklin. Plus: A café called the Smile Newsstand. / 4 comments
Plus: 22 Thames could be very tall; renderings of the Leonard's interiors; new FiDi beer garden; a long look at the South Street Seaport; beekeeping in Battery Park; police blotter. / 2 comments
Discussed: The Chinese restaurant at the Capsouto Frères space. Liquor at Anotheroom. Coffee and liquor at Maslow 6 Wine Bar (with RBC's Cora Lambert involved). Margaritas at the Bigger Place (which is getting a new name). A 24-hour diner across from Tribeca Grand. And more. / 2 comments
Plus: Shinola opening date; 56 Walker on the market as single-family residence; price hike at 56 Leonard penthouse; eXerBlast lives on at Reade Street Prep; Smyth hearing postponed.
Also up for July on the Community Board 1 agendas: Tribeca bike lanes; a new restaurant on Chambers; Four Seasons construction update; Tribeca Landmarks Districts; Hudson River Park; Shinola party; Anotherroom; Smyth; more. / 7 comments
Plus: Distilled and Shinola move forward; Asian restaurant under apparent new ownership; Canal gets a better type of store.
Here’s a rundown of the restaurants, shops, and more we can expect to open in the next year or so—with many new updates on exactly when they might debut. If you want to be in the know, this is a post worth studying.
Plus: 443 Greenwich demo; "Thames" pronunciation; Duane Park restaurant closed; Shinola bike preview; broker advice; Club Monaco behind-the-scenes video. / 6 comments
Having heard about it from three different people—each of whom would have reason to know—I'm pleased to report the news/rumor that Steven Alan is opening another store on Franklin.
Here’s a rundown of the restaurants, shops, and more we can expect to open in the next year or so. / 5 comments
Not a huge surprise, but still. Plus: Shinola opening pushed back; Thanksgiving shopping at New Amsterdam Market tomorrow; "Triburbia" author at Pen Parentis; sneak peek of Moomah's magazine; a homeless man named Mike. / 3 comments
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
Looking at other people = fun. Being looked at = not so fun. This is (still) a gross invasion of... — Downtown Dad Again / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor
The photograph begs the question: when is that scaffolding coming down? Seems a very very long time that it has... — George Bacon / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
ITS BACK BETTER THAN EVER! BEST LOCAL PLACE FOR A DRINK AND GOOD FOOD!!! CANT WAIT FOR LUNCH!!! — AA / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new
Since this issue is in play again, I'll opine that the "fluid boundaries between public and private space" is an... — Gary / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor
I think you would feel differently if your private moments with your children were being surveilled and photographed. People shouldn't... — Fiona / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor
Truly sad. Got our son's first "Tribeca Cool Kids" clothes there 15 years ago (on sale!) and they couldn't have... — Downtown Dad Again / Koh’s Kids on Greenwich has closed