Read about Takahachi Bakery in the Tribeca Citizen Restaurant Guide.
Plus: Top cookies in town include three from Tribeca; a chic steel chaise (keep it in the shade maybe?); Pier 25 from up high; "Eco-Flowers for Kids" now half off.
Plus: Dirt arrives at the 9/11 memorial; the East River waterfront redevelopment plan; Takahachi Bakery; A-Wah in Chinatown. / 1 comment
Tribeca's bakery explosion continues: We're getting a Birdbath bakery. UPDATE: This outpost of Birdbath will have more packaged-to-go food and City Bakery's famous hot chocolate. / 7 comments
Plus: Counterfeiters on the loose; Clocktower Gallery info (sort of); Trattoria Cinque; more. / 2 comments
Takahachi Bakery has officially opened on Murray Street, serving sandwiches, salads, and more—including enough breads and pastries to make their neighbors over at Muscle Maker Grill faint at the very thought. / 4 comments
...in a staged reading this week at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center. Plus: Takahachi Bakery opening date, Il Matto online reservations, Bit'z Kids, cute Father's Day cookies, and some wet paint.
I think it's fair to assume no one reads the comments quite as voraciously as I do.... Here are a few that caught my attention—which isn't to say I necessarily agree with everything that's being said.
Still upset about Bouley Bakery closing? Takahachi Bakery, which soft-opens today, might be just what you need to ease the pain. Besides all manner of breads and pastries, many with a Japanese touch, the bakery will serve sandwiches, salads, soups, and even homemade ice cream. / 6 comments
If I have a hard time keeping track of all the restaurants currently in development, then it must be near impossible for anyone less obsessive. So here's a recap of what's coming.... / 8 comments
...and Duane Street residents are ticked off. Plus: Teardrop Park South opens tomorrow, Takahachi Bakery delayed, rare Federico Fellini movie, spa deals, Mondo Cane exhibit, and a Hula Hoop contest—for adults, too! / 1 comment
A look at the new restaurant's brunch and dinner menus • Torly Kid gives movie fans a chance to get 15% off • Takahachi Bakery plays the tease • Tribeca Meet and Greet
You're better off reading about why the counterfeit vendors persist. https://www.city-journal.org/article/canal-street-fake-counterfeit-bags-vendors — James Bogardus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
The Canal Street article is behind the NY Times paywall, so I could not read it. But in the flash... — Marcus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
With all the hoopla over the renewed Carnegie Deli - I'm sorry it's not them!! — Bec / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
Based on recent openings in the neighborhood, it seems the fad has moved from cookies to savory carbs like bagels... — N / Chip City has closed permanently
The Reade St commercial parking is probably an artifact of over 20 years ago when there was plenty of commercial... — N / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Yes, and the vagrants on Canal Street need to go, too. — James / Seen & Heard: Wayfinding for a counterfeit bazaar
SW -- I have written extensively about "micromobility" harms. I have called for reforms that could help "powered" bikes and... — Komanoff / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses