FIRST IMPRESSIONS: AIRE ANCIENT BATHS
I have tested the waters at the 16,000-square-foot bathhouse. While it has some kinks to work out, it’s pretty spectacular. Start training for the heptabathalon!

PROGRESS REPORT
It can be hard to keep up with everything that’s coming soon (or coming eventually), so here’s a quick rundown.

VACANT NO MORE
Another lot is getting luxury condos. The usual suspects are involved.

IN THE NEWS
••• 5/23: Verdict on 11-15 Leonard (sort of). Plus: Pier A timetable; World Trade Center sphere; 11 N. Moore to break ground; Andrew Albert verdict; Operation Sail; P.S. 276 kindergarten.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: DEMI MONDE
The new subterranean bar is obviously the coolest thing going in FiDi. But should you go?

SEEN & HEARD
••• 5/21: Bathhouse open for business. Plus: New Amsterdam Market; 250 West update; an excellent dessert; mysterious tree stump.

OPEN LETTER: 11-15 LEONARD
Every now and then someone copies me on an impassioned email that I think might foster debate, so I’m starting an occasional series called Open Letter. Up first: Hal Bromm’s plea to the Landmarks Preservation Commission regarding the proposed design for a new building at 11-15 Leonard.

NOSY NEIGHBOR
“What’s happening at 73 Warren?” asks an anonymous reader. “We heard a rumor that it’ll be a restaurant. The owner of the building, when asked, has simply replied, ‘None of anyone’s business.’” And yet….

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: MASLOW 6 WINE BAR
“We’re passionate about wine,” says Keri Kunzle of Maslow 6 Wine Bar, which opened on Thursday. “But I want it to be a neighborhood wine bar. You can just come over for a good glass of wine.” Photos and menu here.

IN THE NEWS
••• 5/17: Inside Demi Monde. Plus: White-powder sender could be an eccentric; Meg Ryan keeps a-lookin’; Spruce Street School parents; kindergarten waitlists; WFC cottages; city buildings; Atera wine director bails.
••• 5/18: Proposed landmark addition. Plus: Occupy Wall Street overreaction; FiDi non-chain resto; BPC kindergarteners might be headed to Chinatown; jogger in the drink; Collect Pond House puzzle; Gateway Place confab.

COMING UP
Cavernous entrails, CD sale, Cowboy Junkies, “Made in New York,” Joan Osborne, Taj Mahal, “In Darkness,” and art.

A MOST DELICIOUS DAY
That was another wonderful Taste of Tribeca—congratulations to the volunteers who put the event together; it surely raised tons of money for P.S. 234 and P.S. 150. If you weren’t there, here’s what you missed.

SEEN & HEARD
••• 5/17: Who’s egging parents? Plus: Children’s fashion pop-up; Pier 25 Art Shack (and wrapping the pier in murals?); Spice Warehouse condos; Delmonico’s Café; art show.
••• 5/18: Apartment sale. Plus: Post office leaving Peck Slip on June 4; SamSara reboot; art furniture; New Amsterdam Market.
••• Congratulations to Andrea for correctly IDing last week’s Where in Tribeca…? We’ll play again Friday at 8 a.m.

WIN A WORKOUT WITH A CELEBRITY TRAINER
Want to experience the ultimate LA-style sand workout on NYC’s Pier 17? Celebrity trainer Jackie Warner (you know her from Bravo’s “Thintervention”) is teaching a 60-minute workout at Beekman’s Garden for a small group of VIPs. Enter to win a spot on the sand when you visit WellandGoodNYC.com. The powerhouse fitness experience takes place on June 9 from 10 to noon. Brought to you by Evian and Well+Good: Your Healthiest Relationship.

RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN TRIBECA
Nineteen sales were recorded in the past week. Notably: Several more of the American Express Carriage House units (and parking spaces) were sold, and an architectural firm has purchased the commercial space at 69 Hudson.

WELCOME TO TWEEBECA
Also known as the land of Peppermint.

TRIBECA DESIGNER TO OPEN W. BROADWAY SHOP
The prime storefront at 138 W. Broadway—formerly Stella and next to Edward’s—has been leased by designer Robin Brouillette. (Photo by Gabriel Everett.)

RUMORS! RUMORS! RUMORS!
Pssssst…. Did you hear about how one of Brooklyn’s bigger artisanal brands is opening a shop in Lower Manhattan? About chef Masa Takayama’s new downtown restaurant? About what’s coming to 45 Murray?

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: SALVATORE BARBER SHOP
You, too, can look like a Goldman executive, thanks to the fuss-free barber shop inside the Conrad New York hotel.

IN THE NEWS
••• 5/14: Butterflies and soccer balls. Plus: Body found in the Hudson; Zucker’s to open another location; one quirky rental.
••• 5/15: Bike-station location aggravation. Plus: Atera review; 100 Hudson bidding war; Pier 17 approved by Landmarks; historic ship sails again; WTC first responders; One World Trade Center time-lapse.
••• 5/16: New Amsterdam Market presentation. Plus: Another food-truck clusterpark; Woolworth Building’s top 25 floors sold (now what?); Demi Monde; 9/11 Memorial and the Sphere; homeless man beaten.

BEHOLD THE LOOPY DOOPY
The Conrad New York’s rooftop bar is open! Start practicing your pick-up lines.

ANOTHER INDEPENDENT BOUTIQUE CLOSED
But then it quickly reopened!

SEEN & HEARD
••• 5/14: Max is not moving. Plus: New burger joint; Tribeca Meet & Greet; “Boardwalk Empire”; parade?
••• 5/15: Hula Hoopers on Hudson. Plus: Another peek inside Jean; Picton Castle arrives today; free opera in the park; new Burger King.
••• 5/16: Another store has moved out. (Jeez!) Plus: Meeting to discuss the Hudson River Park; Super Linda taqueria; Taste of Tribeca; street art; more.

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: TRIBECA BLU HOTEL
A photo tour of the new hotel at Canal and Broadway.

CB1 TRIBECA COMMITTEE: THE UNOFFICIAL MINUTES (MAY 2012)
It was neighbors vs. proposed new restaurants, along with a discussion about leering patrons at Uncle Mike’s and whether people who live in big, fancy condos have enough space in which to roam. Read all about it.

IN THE NEWS
••• 5/10: Robbery at knifepoint. Plus: Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp go househunting; 1WTC spire issues; Maserati boat takes off; William C. Thompson leaves the BPCA; Demi Monde.
••• 5/12: Bike-share map. Plus: White powder at two schools; child falls at Battery Park City Library; more on the 50 Varick photo studio plans; how Sarabeth Levine eats; Governors Island events.
••• 5/13: FiDi stabbing. Plus: Staircase remodel; moving back to a previous apartment; Goya’s Tribeca-related history.

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: JOSH BACH
While the Seaport store sells Josh Bash merchandise—ties, cufflinks, bow ties, boxers, and pens—it also has a whole lot more. Gift-givers, pay attention.

RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN TRIBECA
Ten sales were recorded in the past week.

COMING UP
Woodyfest, juggling, Chely Wright, the BoDeans, a photo swap, and a lot of art.

SEEN & HEARD
••• 5/10: New sandwich shop. Plus: Yet another nail salon?; Harry’s Italian pizza report; JCP pop-up shop; CSA sign-up; Greenmarket report (including how to get your hands on free fish heads); Kutsher’s delivery; kids’ chairs.
••• 5/12: Chambers construction work extended. Plus: Jean restaurant; Washington Market Park; new Fidi café; fireworks late tonight.
••• 5/13: Another restaurant on Murray. Plus: Resurfaced Bogardus Plaza; checking in at Bowne & Co.; Asphalt Green update; East River Ferry refreshments.
••• Congratulations to Michelle for correctly identifying last week’s Where in Tribeca…? We’ll play again Friday at 8 a.m.

PHOTO SAFARI
Nudists dining on the lawn—and more photographic fun.

THE DOWNTOWN HOTEL BOOM
Below Canal Street, nearly thirty hotels have opened in recent years, are currently under construction, are about to begin construction, or are on hold and could restart at any time. I made a (color-coded!) map to show where they are.

IVY’S BISTRO IS NOT CLOSING
…which means that Matt Abramcyk’s Maritime oyster bar isn’t happening, at least not in that space.

IN THE NEWS
••• 5/7: P.S. 234 waitlist over. Plus: Façade easements; what’s replacing the Yankee Clipper; Potbelly menu addition; another Yushi in FiDi; JCPenney in Soho.
••• 5/8: Demi Monde update. Plus: Danny Meyer among the bidders to run the 1WTC observation deck; new real-estate broker office; oyster discussion.
••• 5/9: The pool at 250 West. Plus: John Travolta was here (and he can prove it); award for Terroir’s Paul Grieco; finding a new home for the World Financial Center Greenmarket.

PARTY BEFORE THE TASTES BEGIN
On Tuesday, May 15, Macao Trading Company is hosting a cocktail party with specialty drinks and appetizers to benefit P.S. 150 and P.S. 234. The price is $80 and it includes a ticket to Taste of Tribeca ($50 value). The party goes from 6 p.m. to 9 pm. To reserve a ticket, go to tasteoftribeca.com. Sponsored by Taste of Tribeca.

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: HARRY’S ITALIAN
It says something about Harry and Peter Poulakakos’s confidence that they feel comfortable opening a 100-seat restaurant—in this case, Harry’s Italian in Goldman Alley—with no friends-and-family warm-up. Click to see the space and the menu. (And if you’ve been, please report on how the food is.)

NEW BUILDINGS, OLD TRICKS
If your new-construction condo is similar to many others out there, says attorney Daniel Gershburg, you’ll likely be asked to pay New York City and New York State transfer taxes, as well as the sponsor’s lawyer fees. Get ready to negotiate.

MOTHER’S DAY IS SUNDAY
Just a reminder that these folks can help solve the problem of finding a perfect Mother’s Day gift.

LOFT PEEPING: AILIN DOMAN
Apartment Therapy featured the 600-square-foot Tribeca studio of Ailin Doman. (Do I need to get the smelling salts for you megaloft dwellers?)

SEEN & HEARD
••• 5/7: Bogardus Plaza work begins. Plus: Real estate broker Ryan Serhant moves in; Woodrow’s delivers; Just Scandinavian sale; the buying power of the 99%; sign of the week.
••• 5/8: This year’s River to River Festival schedule. Plus: Updates on two new wine bars; Fulton Stall Market; free nail art; award for Paul Liebrandt documentary.
••• 5/9: Barge inside. Plus: Bogardus Plaza design change; Fulton Stall Market vendors; Eamonn’s and its basement.

A NEW WAY TO GIVE MOM FLOWERS
Tribeca Beauty Spa created four special packages for Mother’s Day—because nobody deserves indulgence more than she does. The Gerbera combines a hot-stone massage and a manicure ($160). The Rose is a Swedish massage with cranberry shea butter and TBS signature facial ($235). The Dahlia bundles together a facial, a cranberry body polish, and a mani-pedi ($210). And the Orchid is a Swedish or deep-tissue massage, anti-aging facial, and a mani-pedi ($395). What’s more, take 30% off any services you add onto these specials. 8 Harrison, 212-343-2376, tribecabeautyspa.com.

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ON MOTHER’S DAY, LET M.O.M. TAKE CARE OF MOM FOR A CHANGE
Mind Over Matter is how New York moms do fitness. Contact us now for 20% off one-on-one in-home sessions in Personal Training, Pilates, Yoga, or Massage. We specialize in prenatal and postpartum fitness. Whether in your home, office, or even outdoors, MOM trainers are equipped with the skills to turn any existing space into your own private health club. Offer valid until June 1. info@mindovermatternyc.com, mindovermatternyc.com.

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YOU SIMPLY CAN’T GO WRONG WITH GORGEOUS FLOWERS
Make Mother’s Day extra special with a sumptuous flower arrangement by Yasmine Karrenberg of Flowers by Yasmine. She’s the insider’s floral designer—a Tribeca resident whose clients have included Wallsé, Blaue Gans, Riedel, and Swarovski. As Gourmet magazine said, her arrangements “look like something out of Klimt.” She can be reached at flowersbyyasmine.com.

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MAKE MOM SMILE WITH A GIFT FROM DUANE PARK PATISSERIE

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GIVE THE GIFT OF HEALTH AND FUN—A RUNNING CLUB FOR MOMS ONLY
There are two surefire ways to make sure you exercise: Find something you love to do, and find fun people to do it with. This summer, Urban Athletics is leading a weekly all-mom running group, based out of Battery Park City. The group starts June 9 and runs—pardon the pun—until August 25. Other great gift ideas are available, such as gift cards for marathon and half-marathon training. 212-828-1906, UrbanAthleticsNYC.com.

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SAVE 15% ON MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS FROM FLORA NEW YORK

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TCQ&A: WALT CHEFITZ
“We call it the 10 p.m. club,” says jewelry designer Walt Chefitz. “Around 10 p.m. anyone available meets up for a quick nightcap and debrief on the day. It’s a wonderful way to wind down and catch up.” Read the whole TCQ&A.

MOVE WITH LOLË
Lolë is active wear inspired by well-being that creates technical, versatile, feminine fashion for urban women. Our showtique at 24 Hubert Street in Tribeca promotes our fun, healthy lifestyle and shares the Lolë love for physical activity and inner growth. Join our free weekly meet-ups on Pier 25 from May-August. Also, we invite the neighborhood to celebrate spring with our special Rosé and Roses event on May 8 with Vestry Wines. Mention Tribeca Citizen for 15% off your Lolë purchase. For more info and to RSVP, please visit us on Facebook. Sponsored by Lolë.

COMING UP
Petting zoo, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, more open artists’ studios, a tap-dancing “American Idol” contestant, Dandy Wellington and His Band, and a lot of art.

NOSY NEIGHBOR: TRIBECA PICTURE BOOKS
“I was wondering if you had any recommendations for picture books on Tribeca. I’m looking for a coffee table style book for a gift for a former local.” —M.

IN THE NEWS
••• 5/3: IPN rally. Plus: LMCCC to survive by changing focus; Saturdays sale; British Garden renamed; bigger plazas for Wall Street bull; brunch parties.
••• 5/4: Pier 25 ships. Plus: Possible Pier 40 plans (including residences); Capsouto Frères; Atera’s wine list; BPC building to get redone; Espasso.
••• 5/6: Manhattan’s drunkest bartender. Plus: The now-gone 1875 Tribune Building; semi-celebrity real estate; oopsie at Bouley.

RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN TRIBECA
Six sales were recorded in the past week—plus a lot of activity at the American Express Carriage House. (Also: Did anyone know that 53 Murray is called The Mansions on Murray?)

SEEN & HEARD
••• 5/3: In defense of the Tribeca Family Festival. Plus: Non-updates on the bathhouse and the Danish restaurant; diary workshop; cooking with a madman.
••• 5/4: Bogardus Plaza upgrade. Plus: Salisbury steak coming to Tribeca?; Battery Park carousel update; Romanian Parade.
••• 5/6: Pushing to make New Amsterdam Market permanent. Plus: A caution-tape fan; update on new Peck Slip restaurant; Kanye West; more Karolina Kurkova.
••• Yet another Where in Tribeca…? is proving difficult. I’ll post the answer at 5 p.m. today.

PHOTO SAFARI: ¢APITALI$M
And more photographic shenanigans.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: ATERA
Chef Matthew Lightner’s reinvention of the Compose space is a fascinating must for anyone interested in the ever-expanding definition of cooking. (The leaf pictured above is a sugar cookie.) Whether you’ll find it worth $150 per person might depend on your expectations going in.

LET YOUR HOME PAY FOR YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAYS
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CAFÉ CLOSED
Sad news for coffee lovers. Perhaps the $18,000 espresso machine will be put to use at its sister restaurant….

CB1′S MAY AGENDAS
What’ll be discussed: A big gay-pride rally in Battery Park City: the big hotel on Canal, the wine bar on Church, the new bar on Reade, and more.

IN THE NEWS
••• 4/30: In-home stripper pole—in Battery Park City! Plus: One World Trade; Katy Perry sells; dog book optioned.
••• 5/1: Occupy Wall Street on the march. Plus: Where a “supermodel” shops in Tribeca; Washington Market Park lawn (or lack thereof); DSK house; Seaport shopping struggle; columnist miffed.
••• 5/2: Mansion raises price—because that’s what you do with no takers. Plus: Federal Hall neighbors aggravated; Irish president’s visit; 130 Fulton; Spring Planting Day on Greenwich.

MOOMAH 2.0
The new Moomah is smaller than it was, but bigger than you might have expected.

SEEN & HEARD
••• 4/30: Harry’s Italian opening date. Plus: A quirky sangria; update on Corton chef Paul Liebrandt’s cookbook; a new breakfast option; Tribeca Family Festival.
••• 5/1: Secret Room concert. Plus: Downtown tours in honor of Jane Jacobs; Five Boro Bike Tour; Shark-fin legislation.

SARABETH’S WINE DINNER BENEFITING P.S. 234 AND P.S. 150
On Thursday, May 10, Sarabeth’s Tribeca is hosting a seven-course dinner with wine pairings to benefit P.S. 150 and P.S. 234. The price is $150 ($100 of which is tax-deductible), and it includes a ticket to Taste of Tribeca ($50 value). The fun starts at 7 p.m.; to reserve, call 212-966-0421. Here’s a peek at the menu:

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MANHATTAN YOUTH — CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF SERVICE
Manhattan Youth is growing with Lower Manhattan, building on 25 years of community programming for all ages. We offer aquatics, arts and many more activities at our Downtown Community Center, summertime Downtown Day Camps in Manhattan, a camp in the Catskills, and seven Manhattan Youth After-School Programs in downtown public schools. Call 212-766-1104, log onto www.manhattanyouth.org, or visit our Center at 120 Warren Street or our programs at Pier 25 in Hudson River Park – “TriBeCa’s Backyard.”

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ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SUSHI AT SUSHEIN
Sushein is offering all-you-can-eat sushi for just $19.99 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday. Options include all your favorites—spicy tuna rolls, California rolls, salmon-avocado rolls, and much more. Choose from the offerings on the conveyor belt or order from a server. Sushein also has a great selection of desserts and a full bar, with a wide range of imported and domestic drinks. 325 Broadway (at Worth), 212-962-2500, sushein.com.

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TORLY KID’S ANNUAL TWEEN PARTY AND HULA HOOP CONTEST

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ROSÉ MADNESS AT FRANKLY WINES
Spring is officially sprung, which means it’s rosé season. Bring this ad to Frankly Wines and get a 10% discount on anything pink. Or stock up on a full 12-bottle case of pink things (mix and matching is encouraged) and get a 20% discount. If you’re not still not sure about this whole rosé craze, stop by on May 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. when we’ll be having our annual Rosé Madness Tasting. If you don’t find something you like… then you may really not like rosé. (Offer expires May 31, 2012.) 66 W. Broadway (between Warren and Murray).

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BRIGHT KIDS SUMMER PROGRAMS

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NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: 2SPAGHI
“I want this to be a casual, easygoing place for everybody,” says owner Mimmo Meloni of 2Spaghi, which is serving a fusion of Roman and Italian food.

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IN THE NEWS
••• 4/26: Smith & Mills expansion. Plus: Fire at 391 Broadway; Metrocards may be usable on East River Ferry; local business sues J.C. Penney; artist’s wife sues photographer; actor sells building.
••• 4/27: Scaffolding accident. Plus: UPS worker killed; “Dream House” art installation; Tribeca Film Festival protest; Maserati boat; 56 Warren.
••• 4/29: Bethenny Frankel’s novel. Plus: Atera’s first big review; 15 Renwick foreclosure; Cobblestone Lofts comp.

THE LOUD DRONE OF 60 HUDSON
I heard it for the first time the other night—and caught it on video. If you close your eyes it’s sort of like the “Dream House” exhibit over on Church….

COMING UP
Shawn Colvin, railway photos, gender roles, more open artists’ studios, colorful collages, Howie Day.

SEEN & HEARD
••• 4/26: Ice cream cones! And sundaes! With toppings! Plus: Preview a new wine bar; space shuttle flyover tomorrow; Leonard Cohen choir.
••• 4/27: Space shuttle flyover. Plus: Street closures; New Amsterdam Market; new hotels.
••• Congratulations to Cookie for correctly IDing last week’s Where in Tribeca…? We’ll play again Friday at 8 a.m.

RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN TRIBECA
Four sales were recorded in the past week.

WELCOME TO TWEEBECA
Benito, bring us another round!