NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: TRIBECA’S KITCHEN
“We wanted to enhance the diner experience without losing the comfortable neighborhood feel,” says Andreas Koutsoudakis Jr. of Tribeca’s Kitchen, the new restaurant from folks behind Gee Whiz. Pix and menu here.

CARINI LANG’S ANNUAL RUG SALE STARTS THURSDAY!
Luxury carpet design company Carini Lang is holding its annual sale this Thursday, Oct. 2, and Friday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Discounts range from 25% to 75% off retail. Sizes from 2’ x 3’ to 12’ x 16’ will be available, including oversized carpets and ones from the Graffiti collection. Preview the current inventory (and sale pricing) now at carinilang.com/stock. The sale is sure to be on the design world’s radar, so get there early. Also this year: Carini Lang is including its finely woven cashmere and silk shawls and a selection of African stools. 335 Greenwich (at Jay), carinilang.com. Sponsored.

MASLOW 6 WINE BAR IS BEING REINVENTED
Maslow 6 Wine Bar is no longer open as a restaurant—instead it’s booking private events. (And the wine shop is still very much open.)

THE WHITE TRUFFLES
The Landmarks Preservation Commission sent that white Greenwich Street restaurant (pictured at left) back to the drawing board—possibly, however, for something taller. And included in the proposal was the first look at the 11-story hotel under construction on Washington, which doesn’t need LPC approval. If it really is white, we have no choice but to call it the White Truffles.

IN THE NEWS
••• 9/26: Woolworth condo renderings. Plus: Republican candidate files ethical complaint against Sheldon Silver; merchandise made in Detroit; weekend of open artists’ studios; should Peck Slip be a park or a plaza?

JOIN BOND NEW YORK IN CELEBRATING A TRIBECA ARTIST
BOND New York’s Tribeca Team is hosting a “First Wednesdays” party this Wednesday (Oct. 1): Expressions of Gratitude features the paintings of Soheyla Ben-Amotz (including the one pictured at right). Join us for wine and light hors d’oeuvres from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The show is up through Nov. 28, and of course you’re welcome to visit anytime to see Soheyla’s work. Hosted by seasoned real estate agents Jeanine Le Ny and Jacob Fine, who share a passion for art and real estate, “First Wednesdays” was created to celebrate talented artists and the Tribeca community. BOND New York is at 25 Hudson (between Duane and Reade); bondtribeca.com. Sponsored.

SEEN & HEARD
••• 9/25: Unfortunate J. Crew signage. Plus: White Street updated some of its prices; neighborhood group opposing Duane Street four-story addition; Japanese restaurant opens today; Pakistan Tea House refreshed its decor; The Mill opening at 1 Hudson Square.
••• 9/26: Halloween events for kids in Tribeca and Battery Park City. Plus: Glimpses of 5 Beekman and 15 Renwick; shadow sculptures at One Art Space; Oktoberfest on Stone Street; 1 World Trade Center lobby art.
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WHERE IN TRIBECA…?
There were a couple of logical (but incorrect) guesses for last week’s Where in Tribeca…? Glory could be yours! Click the link to see if you know where it is.

LOFT TOUR PREVIEW #2: COLLISTER STREET MAISONETTE
The second preview loft for the annual Inside Tribeca Loft Tour (Sunday, Oct. 19) is a triplex maisonette on Collister with a master bedroom you could really curl up in. Take a look around.