Read about Smith & Mills in the Tribeca Citizen Restaurant Guide.
And pulling hair! Plus: Priest leaves; Suri Cruise; Russell Simmons; Jay-Z; Gateway Plaza lawsuit; Pier 17 not approved yet; Marc Forgione's chili lobster; 307 W. Broadway.
Plus: The marketplace's florist; By Joy Gryson opening date(s); pop-up women's fashion boutique; "Smash" filming here; trivia night; Smith & Mills.
"We call it the 10 p.m. club," says jewelry designer Walt Chefitz. "Around 10 p.m. anyone available meets up for a quick nightcap and debrief on the day. It’s a wonderful way to wind down and catch up." / 1 comment
Plus: Fire at 391 Broadway; Metrocards may be usable on East River Ferry; local business sues J.C. Penney; artist's wife sues photographer; actor sells building.
What was discussed: More on Maritime (taking over Ivy's Bistro); the rampaging hordes at the sushi restaurant in Independence Plaza; Tribeca Grand's sidewalk seating; Smith & Mills rebuff; Tiny's; Zutto; parking at a new building; and churros. / 2 comments
The good news? Something very interesting is taking its place. [UPDATE: Ivy's owner says it's not closing for a while.] / 13 comments
There's a new restaurant/bar coming to Franklin Street, Occupy Wall Street wants permission for an event in Battery Park City... The CB1 agendas for March are full of interesting tidbits, and best of all, I highlighted the interesting stuff for you. / 8 comments
"Chicken hearts at Churrascaria Tribeca are a recent enthusiasm," says TV news anchor Joya Dass. "Most people assume that I must be vegetarian because I'm Indian. This should dispel that notion." Her first documentary film, "First Sight," screens in Tribeca next month. / 1 comment
It's time for another round of everyone's favorite game. The Bloomberg administration wants to sell 49-51 Chambers. Local politicians are screaming bloody murder. What's at stake? UPDATE: How do I get into the Reade Street half of the building? / 1 comment
Finally opening. (UPDATE: Or not.) Plus: The bathrooms at Tribeca Tavern; BPC hangout; modeling agent Stephen Lee. / 2 comments
"At Whole Foods, a man was blocking the English muffins," says the jewelry designer and DJ. "I politely asked him to move, and he was super funny and started teasing me about it. I realized after the fact that the man was Jay-Z and I'm pretty sure he was talking to Helena Christensen." / 1 comment
"Tribeca could really use a great Mexican place. I won't name the one or two we have but let's just say, they're not up to par." / 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