Thurs. 07/08/2010 - TriBeCa

TriBeCa (Triangle Below Canal Street) is a small but one of the most expensive neighborhoods in the city. It was developed as a very first residential area in the beginning of New York history, but from 19th century to early 20th century it became a center of textile/cotton trade. By 1960s, the industrial base had gone, and similar to SoHo, those empty commercial lofts once occupied textile mills started to attract young families and artists. From 80's the big development of converting industrial spaces to residential lofts happened, and now it's ranked on the top spot as the most expensive neighborhood in the city. It's also famous for home of many celebrities like Jay-Z/Beyoncé and Robert DeNiro who owns "The TriBeCa Grill" and "Greenwich Hotel" in the neighborhood.

[TriBeCa Neighborhood]

Greenwich Street where many good restaurants and DeNiro's Greenwich Hotel is located.

[J.Crew Men's Shop]

J.Crew took the old Liquor Store, TriBeCa tavern and converted to its menswear shop.

[TriBeCa Grand Hotel]

[Urban Archaeology]

Gil, the owner has been collected salvaged industrial objects like lightings from old Kennedy airport for last 40 years. What he does is, he reproduces cabinets, showcases, lightings and bathroom furnishings based on the designs of his collections.

Gil so much loves what he does and very proud of his pieces. He gave me a tour of store with great enthusiasm.

[Playing Mantis]

A toy store selling natural toys and dolls from all made by hand.

[Bubby's]

I had my lunch here today. The food is simple like home-made with local, natural ingredients.