Read about Silver Lining in the Tribeca Citizen Restaurant Guide.
Discussed: Tribeca Grand's new jazz club (with help from the Silver Lining guys); City Winery's restaurant at Pier 25; Downtown Boathouse urination; M1-5 patrons; Hudson River Park bike path signage; Maison Kayser sidewalk café; Sukkot and sukkahs. / 3 comments
Plus: President Obama coming on May 15; Seaport Music Festival; local thefts; Silver Lining's second act. / 10 comments
Plus: Exhibit of 9/11 tiles; Silver Lining's swan song; By Joy Gryson party; Shinola events for kids; Alfanoose's new location; Raymond Pettibon's dog.
"If I could change one thing about the neighborhood, I would pedestrianize Greenwich Street," says Sanjay Lamba, who founded Element 6 Arts online gallery with his wife, Alexandra. (As you can see, they also recently collaborated on another special project.) / 4 comments
"Go to Bouley at 3:00 or 4:00 for a late lunch that takes you into the evening," recommends organic-food entrepreneur Doug Tedeschi. "Just be sure to wear a jacket. (I wore shorts and a tee and felt ridiculous.)"
"I resisted SoulCycle for ages," says writer Claire Hollander, whose young adult novel, "Something Right Behind Her," has just been published. "Now I am a groupie. My older daughter thinks it is the most embarrassing thing about me."
(UPDATE: It's still open.) Plus: Kurt Gutenbrunner; Baked by Melissa; free disco speakers. / 2 comments
And the winners are.... Plus: Donald Antrim short story; ship returns to Seaport; Yankee Clipper [still] closed. / 2 comments
Plus: Performing arts center; more on Asphalt Green BPC; enthusing over Silver Lining; 9/11 memorial name-reading; infighting at 158 Chambers. / 2 comments
A restaurant buyout means reserving an entire dining space exclusively for your event, with no regular service. — James Bogardus / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
In the description it states "no buyout"..is that the same as no Take Out??? — John / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
Seppe is quite good. And the wait staff is super nice. — Dee / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
None of these new places are sit with friends type of places. They are all grab and go. I don’t... — Dee / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
To the Olio e Piu owners, sincerely: please do not blight this location with fake flowers. We will welcome you... — Cw / Mr Chow is indeed closing
This is terrible news! Such a shame! — Alex / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Such a wonderful, wonderful event for both schools! (And an amazing way to taste all the restaurants in the neighborhood.)... — Tessa S / Taste of Tribeca will be May 16 on Duane Park