TETSU’S PLANS HAVE CHANGED
The Leonard Street restaurant will be much smaller, and the menu far more accessible. Who would’ve thought Chef Masa would be serving burgers and fries?

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THANSGIVING BY DISTILLED NY
All of the fixin’s… none of the fuss. Keep it simple this year and take home Distilled‘s Thanksgiving Meal. Feast on roasted turkey, gravy, stuffing, and a variety of sides, plus dessert. Packaged for easy reheating, serving 4+ (with leftovers). Order in advance for pick up or delivery on November 25th or 26th. Email Events@DistilledNY.com or call 212-601-9514 for more information. 211 West Broadway (Corner of Franklin). Sponsored.

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CB1 TRIBECA COMMITTEE: THE UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
Discussed at this month’s meeting: Citigroup’s renovation (rendered above), both the noise and how it involves cutting down 32 trees; Sweetgreen’s sidewalk seating; mariachis at Mariachi’s new space; temporary sculpture at Finn Square; the Flea’s new theater; Pier 26; Downtown Boathouse; and the Tribeca Meet & Greet. Savor the minutes.

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EXPERT PANEL ON KINDERGARTEN READINESS

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SEEN & HEARD
••• 11/16: The Battery Park City ice rink opens this week. Plus: New fleet of Downtown Connection shuttles; a peek inside the Two Hands restaurant; Bikini Bar building to likely get converted; Tribeca Meet & Greet on Wednesday; Brooklyn Barge Bar drops by; “Whip/Nae Nae” rapper at Downtown Dance Factory.
••• 11/17: A new store at Brookfield Place. And the Club Monaco women’s store is open. Plus: In praise of ginkgo trees; a Glade “museum of feelings” at North Cove Marina; Wes Gordon sample sale; film shoot with Alec Baldwin and Demi Moore; Sabor de Mexico has closed; slice joint now open weekends; carousel maintenance; another Xi’an Famous Foods; “Where in Tribeca…?” answer.
••• 11/18: Activity at an IPN storefront. Plus: Signage for a new fitness studio and children’s boutique; chickens on Leonard; remembering Pearl Paint; Court Street Grocers in the Village; the Lilac’s whereabouts.

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OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY AT THE YOGA LOFT TRIBECA
The hottest workout on the West Coast is now available exclusively at The Yoga Loft TriBeCa! Join us this Saturday, Nov. 21, for an Open House! The creator of Inferno Hot Pilates, Gabi Walters, will teach the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. classes. All classes will be $12, all retail will be 20% off, and we will offer our New Student Month for only $39 (in-house purchase Saturday only). For more information visit theyogalofttribeca.com, call 646-964-4957, or email info@theyogaloftttribeca.com. Sponsored.

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NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: NORTHERN GRADE
Northern Grade has opened its first permanent store, in the former J. Crew space on Front Street in the South Street Seaport. As with the pop-ups that preceded it, the focus is on stylish American-made products.

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IN THE NEWS
••• 11/16: The Tribeca home of Maman’s founders. Plus: The South Street Seaport Museum’s Peking ship is going to Europe; life in Lower Manhattan in the late 19th century; crime forum tonight.
••• 11/17: Skyline on steroids. Plus: New completion date for the West Thames Bridge; thief steals $1,026 in hair-care products from Duane Reade.
••• 11/18: Risk of hearing loss from indoor cycling. Plus: East Tribeca rat quest; the Battery Park City Authority bought bikes saying “Police” for its new security force; the construction of the city’s first subway; Le Pain Quotidien opens in FiDi with chicken and meatballs.

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NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: HPGRP GALLERY
hpgrp Gallery will show contemporary Japanese artists working in various media; the inaugural exhibit consists of paintings by Noritake Kinashi, a comedic actor who is famous in Japan.

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