Read about Square Diner in the Tribeca Citizen Restaurant Guide.
Discussed at this month's meeting: The karaoke bar on Murray, the final plan for a combined Bogardus Park, a newsstand that residents oppose, Grazin' farm-to-table diner, and more. By Ann W. Schmidt. / 1 comment
Also on October’s Community Board 1 agendas: Murray Street karaoke bar; Dean's replacement; exterior and interior changes to Broadway landmark; Fulton Center update; Bogardus Park; street fairs; Canal Street newsstand; Peck Slip Park; more.
Bogardus Plaza and Peck Slip. Plus: Mario Batali and Liv Tyler at Square Diner; the Smyth goes under the knife; 1 World Trade Center's orange vents; the Beekman Hotel's condo tower; City Hall construction; psychedelic police barriers.
"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
"Tribeca has this reputation among my age group as being too old and nice," says the co-founder of Playdope, an app that connects strangers over games. "It's true, but right now these Tribeca SoulCycle moms keep me here." / 1 comment
Plus: Cuomo has 36 hours to decide about Hudson River Park air rights; an ode to Square Diner; big law firm signs at Brookfield Place; another neighborhood New Yorker magazine cover. / 1 comment
Possibly for renovation, possibly for relocation. Plus: Rafael Viñoly designing downtown building; Pier 26 noise meeting; Square Diner cook; "high-tech" 7-Eleven. / 1 comment
The last batch—for now—of my favorite Instagram photos of greater Tribeca.
Discussed: More details (including the menu) at the wine bar coming to W. Broadway; a new "back bar" at the Tribeca Grand; an explanation for Capri Caffé's name change; Fresh Direct trucks; and sidewalk café clarification. / 9 comments
"I actually just wanted to stroll through the neighborhood," said photographer Peter Koval when I asked why he had been sketching Tribeca. "But seeing how it changed—and the nostalgia of what I remembered—inspired me to record it." / 4 comments
Congratulations for staying in business in Tribeca. I had a storefront in Tribeca with my family for over 50 years... — Amy Bergenfeld / Spotlight: Greenwich St. Jewelers at 50
Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
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