CITIZEN STYLE: 03/12
Inspired by the sharp looks at La Colombe and elsewhere, photographer Mona Akhtar stalked the sidewalks of Tribeca, searching out stylish folks. You could be next….

NOSY NEIGHBOR
“Any idea what’s coming to 15 Canal Street? I walked past it on Saturday and noticed some work was being done in the spot. A buddy said a high-end burger shop was going to open there, which I think would be fantastic.” —D.

SEEN & HEARD
••• 3/19: Morimoto’s Tribeca restaurant. Plus: Macaron Day; TV show filming on Warren; Ancient Baths update; art supplies.
••• 3/21: Antique Orange closing. Plus: Harry’s Italian in Goldman Alley; an interior designer’s cast-offs; more decaf.

SHOP LOCAL AT BABESTA
All of the cool and none of the clutter. Babesta is your indie kids’ shop chock full of unique clothes, gear, strollers and furniture. Our curated selection includes internationally-sourced threads and best-of-breed décor, furniture, strollers and gear. All of our services aim to make negotiating the kids’ market easier and more fun—from baby registries, tee-of-the-month clubs, “hold it ‘til you need it” services to white glove deliveries. www.babesta.com. Sponsored by Babesta.

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: KAFFE 1668
The popular Swedish café has opened its second shop—nine blocks north on Greenwich. The big difference is that this outpost will have a much more extensive food menu.

IN THE NEWS
••• 3/19: One World Trade Center will soon be taller than the Empire State Building. Plus: Occupy Wall Street round-up; Alexander Wang lawsuit; North End Grill; Atera; local to join Battery Park City Authority board; 116 John rentals.
••• 3/20: Michelle Obama was here. Plus: Temple Court hotel update; a “freedom trail” for the abolition movement; the new building at 137 Franklin; more on the Butterfly; 1WTC tenant drops out; inside Atera.
••• 3/21: Palliative care center. Plus: North End Grill gets reviewed; Gehry penthouses; photographer loses view; Trinity Church squabble; egging Alexander Wang.

INSIDE THE CONRAD NEW YORK HOTEL
I got a tour of the just-opened Conrad New York hotel yesterday afternoon, and this time I was allowed to take photos. It looks very nice—a world different than the Embassy Suites.