NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: THE BENNETT
“The demographic changed,” said co-owner Alberto Benenati when asked why Petite Abeille was converted into the Bennett. “We thought it wanted to be something more sophisticated.” Take a look at the room and the menus.

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A DOZEN NEW ENTHUSIASMS
It’s been nearly two years since I gathered together a bunch of things I can heartily recommend. Let the good vibes roll! (Pictured above: When was the last time you were excited about a car-rental company?)

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ANOTHER RENT CASUALTY
The kids’ music studio Hands On! is closing its Tribeca location after 15 years. The landlord tripled the rent.

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SEEN & HEARD
••• 11/23: The Food Emporium deal is done. Plus: The supermarket’s final day; the Christmas tree stand on Greenwich is setting up; Tribeca in “Jessica Jones”; Friends of Washington Market Park’s Christmas celebration; how to buy a plaque on a Tribeca park bench.
••• 11/24: French onion sandwich. Plus: Livly kids’ boutique looks ready to open any minute; new Greenwich Street building semi-revealed; Valley sale; Classic Car Club appears to be moving; checking in on the huge new rental building on Hudson; Torly Kid candy drive.
••• 11/25: Quiet Clubbing party. Plus: Stillfried Wien adds square footage (and is having a sale); menus for the Bennett bar; Marvel TV show “Luke Cage” is shooting here again; Christmas celebration at the Seaport District; the Lilac has returned; debating rooftop additions.

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IN THE NEWS
••• 11/23: Remembering John Zuccotti. Plus: Khe-Yo chef Phet Schwader took his mom to Laos; the Tracy Anderson “tamily”; Sterling Mason penthouse sold (and I’m starting a rumor about it); more plans to make people like Water Street.
••• 11/24: Tracy Anderson’s studio is moving, possibly because of a lawsuit (above). Plus: A developer that likes brickwork; tree-planting at the World Trade Center’s Liberty Park; wine lists in peril; Sushi Azabu reviewed; pipe-wielding homeless man arrested.
••• 11/25: Moving day at the Ladder 8 firehouse. (Let the renovation begin.) Plus: A recap of the recent Mudd Club Rummage Sale; real estate lobbying group says storefront rents are dropping.

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NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: CONCEPTS
After a series of pop-ups, the Boston sneaker and streetwear shop Concepts has turned the storefront at 225 Hudson into the brand’s first, permanent New York City store. It’s a beaut.

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