Read about The Odeon in the Tribeca Citizen Restaurant Guide.
Plus: New Malaysian restaurant; SeaGlass carousel update; Brookfield Place shops; Girl Scouts and NYPD intelligence moving in; White Street building for sale; Spring Street park renderings; new Southbridge Towers bakery.
What good is sitting around in your loft? Go out and have fun—here are the places planning to be open tonight, tomorrow, or both. NOTE: UPDATES APLENTY FOR TUESDAY! / 22 comments
It was 45 years ago today that John Willenbecher moved into his W. Broadway loft. He writes about what life was like around here back then—when you could assume that anyone you saw out and about on a weekend had to also be an artist. / 21 comments
These folks can make the season extra jolly, with wonderful gift ideas and spirited New Year's Eve celebrations. / Sponsored
Thanksgiving is next week! Let these folks help make your holiday easier, prettier, and altogether more delicious. / Sponsored
In this excerpt from his new book about his life and art, Rob Mango looks at the years 1979 to 1983, when the artists and truck drivers suddenly found themselves joined by real-estate developers. / 1 comment
In an exclusive excerpt from the new book about his life and work, Rob Mango recalls Tribeca in 1977, when he moved to Duane Street—and how it influenced at least one painting. / 10 comments
"When I asked the bartender what happened to the foot rest, he explained that bar and the barstools were being lowered that night. Later, as it occurred to me to write to you, I wondered whether I had been had." —B. / 1 comment
Plus: Woman gives birth in back of taxi; "Black Eye" art show; mosaic artist Hildreth Meière; admiring the Odeon. / 3 comments
Discussed last night: Making the gay pride dances less noisy; Exceed Physical Culture's 6,000-square-foot facility; the change of ownership at Brick restaurant; Duane Park's swing dance party; Soho Rep; and sidewalk café permits. / 2 comments
Congratulations to the folks who opposed the move of the Criminal Summons Court from 346 Broadway to 71 Thomas! / 12 comments
Word I'm my building 275 Greenwich is that it is over. No renovation. It's out of business — Jg / Don’t panic: Gee Whiz is renovating
Cornell University's department of ornithology has a great, free bird identification app called Merlin. It walks you through a series... — N / Seen & Heard: Hobby Lobby signage gets bold
Well do you speak Peruvian? — W / Seen & Heard: Breakfast at Artesano
I love the idea of greening that triangle. It could be a wonderful addition to the neighborhood. It’s been neglected... — Michael / Vote for funding for Barnett Newman Triangle and PS 234
Don't disagree. Let me ask... — Tribeca Citizen / Vote for funding for Barnett Newman Triangle and PS 234
The bird looks like an American Kestrel - North America's smallest and most widespread falcon. — Murray / Seen & Heard: Hobby Lobby signage gets bold
That bird is a an American kestrel. — Linder / Seen & Heard: Hobby Lobby signage gets bold