...giant chartreuse letters that say Tribeca. Plus George Bernard Shaw's Saint Joan at the Battery; Joseph Carini at the D&D; Van Leeuwen adds seating outside.
The new Van Leeuwen Ice Cream store drew a line down the block. Plus 135 is coming along; a Danish design store extends the Tribeca Design District; free art classes in Bogardus.
The born-in-Brooklyn family ice cream company is opening its 28th store here at Independence Plaza. / 7 comments
This is not exactly a new discovery for TC readers, but if you haven't wandered over since early March, there's lots to see and a bit to do, especially while the weather's good.
Plus: Upcoming events on Pier 26; the map for this year's Taste of Tribeca (including who's serving what); celebrate Mother's Day at Duane Park; another local business that doesn't take cash. / 4 comments
Plus: More on Primo's bar inside the Frederick; location of Van Leeuwen's Soho shop; how to get a preview of Danny Meyer's Manhatta restaurant; history of a Church Street building; students helping refugees.
All just out of easy reach. Plus: A classic "overheard" anecdote; building at Canal and Cortlandt Alley to become offices; Tribeca gallery now accepting donations; more thefts, including construction equipment from the World Trade Center. / 2 comments
A walk to the Seaport has never sounded more appealing. / 2 comments
Plus: "Herbal blessings" from David Bouley; update on two Seaport ice cream shops; Arcade Bakery's month-long break; Alumnae shoe boutique; fashion showroom moved to L.A.; the Civil Service Book Shop keeps surviving. / 2 comments
Plus: Van Leeuwen ice cream shop is apparently still happening; summer show at Hal Bromm Gallery; yarn installation in Hudson Square; "Where in Tribeca...?" answer; Prince playlist. / 4 comments
Plus: Another sales office on Leonard; Washington Market Park's summer concert series; zoning forbids Pret's proposed sidewalk café; in the Seaport, an eyeglass store is opening and a kids' shop closed (and no sign of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream); Tom Hanks's fear of a Tribeca building. / 3 comments
Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream has chosen Front Street in the Seaport for its third store. / 1 comment
I'm so sad as well. I also would take out-of-towners there. I wish Chef the best. He's not only super... — Jessica / Khe-Yo has closed permanently
While we are on the subject, does the city have any plans for the Africans/ counterfeit peddlers on Canal/Lispenard/Broadway/Church since... — R. / City proposes another Safe Haven shelter for the Seaport
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The 105 Washington shelter is also within 400 feet of PS 150. It was pushed thru in a former administration... — PS 150 Parent / City proposes another Safe Haven shelter for the Seaport
The park looked like a dump the next day. It can get bad at times in the summer due to... — Daniel / A midsummer day at Rockefeller
Oh! We are so sad! We loved Khe-Yo. All the very best to Phet and the team. — Mary Jo / Khe-Yo has closed permanently
We will have to show up to that CB1 meeting. No voice, no consideration! — Sandra / City proposes another Safe Haven shelter for the Seaport