The latest from a local chess expert -- who is also 12; recipes from Maman's kitchens; a coloring book of Washington Market Park; the history of the Brooklyn Bridge and more.
Get out and about this season, and spread some love to the neighborhood’s storefronts. I guarantee it’s way more fun than sitting in the glow of your laptop.
Written in Tribeca: The neighborhood has some prolific residents who have published pages of their expertise and creativity. / 4 comments
Part 3 of the guide, this time it's focused on jewelry -- and there is a great circuit here for that.
Part 2 of the guide includes more great gifts in the clothing and shoe department. Pry that mouse out of your hand! And get outside for a stroll and some old fashioned shopping.
The shops of Tribeca are what makes our streets seem warm and alive. And if there's ever been a time to shop local, it's now. So give Amazon a rest and get out there. / 2 comments
Put away your screens, grab a friend and spend a day strolling the neighborhood's shops. There are a lot of reasons we love it here, and our local shops are one. / 2 comments
For the person who has everything: booze, sweets, flowers, spa treatments, fitness classes, new experiences, and branded merchandise. / 1 comment
If you like having shops and restaurants in your neighborhood, you have to actually patronize them. Plus, the independent shops are one of the best things about Tribeca! In this round: Babesta, Korin, Mysterious Bookshop, Goldish, Philip Williams Posters, and Kings Pharmacy.
Put a bit of effort into holiday shopping—that's the point, isn't it? In this round: Shinola, Giorgia, Cass Lilien, Stella, Jenni Kayne, Ever After, 180, Abhaya, the Armoury.
If you're late to the Shop-Local Gift Guide, the point is to remind you that Tribeca is a fantastic place to shop—and not just at the holidays. In this round: Valley, Torly Kid, Schoolhouse Electric, My Little Sunshine, Edon Manor, and Seasonal Whispers. / 1 comment
Because there's a credit card in your pocket, and baby it's ready to roar! In this round: Otte, Rag & Bone, Playing Mantis, Alumnae, Patron of the New, Gurhan Atelier, Consort, and Gloria Jewel.
May he rest with the angels. — Native / Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51
What a lovely piece about a lovely person. Thanks so much. — Bob / Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51
The one that was supposed to be a conversion? I wouldn't call it a relic yet... but I do think... — Tribeca Citizen / The Dinosaurs of Tribeca: Unfinished buildings and abandoned lots
Blame the NY City legal system for 45 Park Place. The property has been mired in bankruptcy proceeds for almost... — Reademan / The Dinosaurs of Tribeca: Unfinished buildings and abandoned lots
45 Park Place is my standout example in this sad collection. It can't be cheap to rent a crane for... — Gary / The Dinosaurs of Tribeca: Unfinished buildings and abandoned lots
B&H — T / Where to watch the eclipse Downtown
Have you tried the library(ies)? I got mine at NYPL branch in my neighborhood. — Reg / Where to watch the eclipse Downtown