Tribeca and Battery Park City
Neighborhood Guide

Tribeca (TRI-angle BE-low CA-nal) is home of the famous Tribeca Film Festival, every April, which is Robert DeNiro’s pet project, created to promote commerce downtown after 9/11. It was also the home JFK Jr and Caroline Bessette Kennedy before their tragic death in 1999. It is filled with old warehouses, now converted into lofts, with beautiful views of the Hudson River, many families, parks and excellent restaurants.

Things to Do

Washington Market Park (Washington/Jay Sts) - playground and weekly farmers market.

Hudson River Park and River Promenade - cross the West Side Highway at Chambers to enjoy a stroll from Battery Park City to Chelsea along the water. Watch the runners, bikers, roller bladers, views of the Hudson, rent a Kayak (free), stop at the Nike Runners kiosk and “test drive” sneakers.

Duane Park, Finn Square and Tribeca Park – three small areas surrounded by history and old-meets-new architecture. Check out the converted warehouses that are now some of America’s most expensive homes.

Recommended Restaurants

Bubby’s (120 Hudson St, N Moore) – one of the city’s best brunch spots, spicy Bloody Mary’s, comfort food and great for kids. Long weekend lines.

Nobu (105 Hudson, Franklin) – top NYC sushi restaurant ($$$$). More casual, less expensive (but not cheap) version at Nobu Next Door.

Tribeca Grill (375 Greenwich St, Franklin)– owned by DeNiro and buddies, often a patron, along with much of his crowd. Food is good, not the best.

Bouley (163 Duane St, Hudson) – top NYC French, $45 lunch, $85 dinner. Wonderful food and a view overlooking Duane Park. Craving dessert or a snack? Bouley Bakery is rated for its brunch and best hot chocolate in NYC.

Odeon (145 W Bway, Thomas) – American Brasserie known for being the original inventor of the “Sex and the City” cosmopolitan.

Bubbles Lounge (228 W Bway, White St) – night spot, champagne lounge with oysters and caviar

More Casual/inexpensive local favorites:

Puffy’s Tavern (81 Hudson St, Harrison/Jay) – dive bar with cheap beer,

Mudville 9 (126 Chambers St, W Bway/ Church) – great sports bar and wings,

Capri Cafe (165 Church St, Chambers/ Reade) - small Italian restaurant owned by 2 Italian brothers with great fresh pasta (and a $6.95 prix-fixe lunch deal). Cash only.

Kitchenette (156 Chambers St, W Bway) – very kid friendly

Petite Abeille (W Bway) - Belgian mussels and fries, nice outdoor patio.

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Liberty View Chinese Restaurant
21 South End Ave (West Thames St), Battery Park City

A reasonably-priced, family-friendly restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. The best part? Lovely views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and New Jersey. Is it the best Chinese Food in the City? No, but it's really good and certainly the Chinese restaurant with the best NYC views - plus you can print coupons directly from their website!

Shopping

Franklin Street – cobblestone street with converted warehouses that are now art galleries, home décor shops, antique stores and bars

SoHo Photo Gallery (15 White St, Church) – over 100 artists and photographers exhibit their work in a converted egg warehouse

Hotels

Tribeca Grand Hotel (2 Ave of Americas, Church St) – rooms are spacious, tons to do in the area, Church Lounge is a great lobby bar and night spot

Smyth Tribeca (85 West Broadway)

Ritz Carlton Battery Park, 2 West St