FIRST LOOK: INSIDE THE NEW EATALY
The new Eataly at the World Trade Center opens next Thursday, and there was a press preview earlier this week. The place is spectacular—and it feels much more spacious than the one in the Flatiron.

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TRIBECA’S FIRST NO-CASH RESTAURANT
“It was the best thing I’ve ever done for my employees,” says Mulberry & Vine owner Michelle Gauthier about no longer accepting cash. “It was life-changing.”

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The Wax Club cordially invites you to indulge and enjoy an evening of classical guitar performed by Michel Kunz at our beautiful salon. Listen to the amazing music, have a glass of wine or Prosecco. Enjoy some hors d’oeuvres and while you’re here, of course you can have services. If you just want to relax, no need to wax, we would love to have your company! This Thursday evening, August 4, from 6 to 8 p.m., at 150 Chambers. Bring your friends! It’s going to be a fun Tribeca evening! Sponsored.

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TRINITY BOXING CLUB FOUND A HOME IN TRIBECA
Founded in 2004 at 110 Greenwich, Trinity Boxing Club had to close in the fall of 2015 because of a rent hike. Call it a comeback!

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SEEN & HEARD
••• 8/1: Arcade Bakery is closing for a month. Plus: Schnippers’ schnazzy entrance; 433 Greenwich sidewalk shed partially removed; good news and bad news at Wichcraft; 111 Murray is above ground; no parking on part of Duane for 17 days; police barricades blocking bus stops.
••• 8/2: Olympics on the Hudson. Plus: Etsy merchandise at Whole Foods; Independence Plaza North sidewalk construction; Baron Von Fancy-ish signage at Best Market; “slow” sign outside the Dietz Lantern building (above).
••• 8/3: Rainbow Umbrella said to be opening here. Plus: Domino’s closed for renovations; Swiss In situ’s inaugural show will be about zines; postal-services shop closed; signage for YogaSpark; “Falling Water” is back again.

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IN THE NEWS
••• 8/1: Another ice cream cart. Plus: Protestors threaten to “occupy” City Hall Park; St. Paul’s Cathedral slideshow; Target also opening a store in the East Village.
••• 8/2: Opening date for deluxe movie theater (above). Plus: Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen reportedly bought in Tribeca; Marv Albert also bought here; Pier 17 forecast; Eataly opens next week; Spring Studios restaurant pop-up; Café Grumpy in FiDi; new paint color and organ for St. Paul’s Chapel.
••• 8/3: Man threatening to jump from building. Plus: The former Tribeca Cinemas building will become “mixed-use office retail and lifestyle facility”; steak frites specialists to open on Watts Street; restaurateur Elio Guaitolini; downtown workforce continues to grow.

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NOVELTY QUEST: CRAB NIGHT
The search for new experiences takes Caroline Wilson Kaufman to the Hideaway on Duane Street, which flies in blue crabs from Maryland every Sunday and Monday in summer. It makes for a smashing meal.

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