UPDATE 5/16: Well that was fast! Dos Santos just emailed to say that she’ll reopen tomorrow.

UPDATE 5/18: The sign was still in the window this morning, so who knows. I guess we’ll have to just hope it works out.

Sex
68.7% female
31.3% male

Age
Under 25: 2.4%
25–34: 20.3%
35–49: 50.4%
50–64: 22.5%
65 or over: 4.4%

Children in household
I botched the formatting of this question. Live and learn!

Where do you live?
Tribeca: 71.6%
Battery Park City: 10.3%
FiDi (to the east or south of the WTC): 5.1%
Elsewhere in New York City: 7.6%
Elsewhere in New York State (but not NYC): .2%
Elsewhere: 5.1%

Do you work south of Canal or in west Soho?
Yes: 38.7%
No: 54.6%

Annual household income:
Under $200,000: 35.8%
$200,000–$500,000: 35.8%
$500,000–$1 million: 15.3%
$1 million–$3 million: 9.6%
Over $3 million: 3.4%

Do you own your apartment or house?
Yes: 51.7%
No: 48.3%

How many times a week do you eat out in the area?
Zero: 8.6%
1–2: 62.9%
3–5: 24.6%
More than 5: 3.9%

How often do you read TribecaCitizen.com or the Tribeca Citizen email newsletter?
More than once a day: 7.8%
Daily: 27.4%
Several times a week: 48.7%
Once a week: 12.7%
A couple times a month: 2.2%
Monthly: 1.2%

Have you ever bought something you read about on Tribeca Citizen?
Yes: 56.1%
No: 43.9%
This was one of the handful of questions with a write-in field. Far and away, the number one response a variation on “restaurants,” followed by “sample sales” and “pop-ups.” A lot of folks mentioned deals as being particularly likely to get them to try something new. (And many specific businesses were mentioned, but I’ll spare you the list, as happy as I was to see all the names.)

Have you ever frequented a business you read about on Tribeca Citizen?
Yes: 92.4%
No: 7.6%
This question was probably a bit too much like the one before it, because there was a lot of “See the last question” and a lot of “restaurants.” And there was a lot more of Laughing Man, a.k.a. “Hugh Jackman’s coffee shop.”

Have you ever attended an event you read about on Tribeca Citizen?
Yes: 51.1%
No: 48.9%

Do you regularly read any of the following?
New York Times (82.0%), New York Magazine (55.1%), Tribeca Trib (51.3%), Curbed (32.7%), Eater (31.7%), Downtown Express (30.7%), New York Post (23.9%), DNAinfo (16.0%), Broadsheet Daily (15.7%), New York Daily News (7.1%), Our Town Downtown (3.0%). The only other media to be written in more than once or twice were the Wall Street Journal and The New Yorker.

Do you notice the ads on Tribeca Citizen?
Yes: 70.3%
No: 29.7%

Why do you read Tribeca Citizen? And/or what do you wish it would do differently?
There were 289 responses to this question, most of which said they read it because they like knowing what’s going on in the neighborhood. Which is great! I’m tempted to post all of them in one major list so you can feel better that you are not alone. But that might be a tad self-serving…. So here are ones that I thought were especially notable—totally unedited—with responses in italics.

Warning: If this post has already started to bug you, stop reading now.

• needs other voices, guest columnists, but good please keep going // When I started out, I thought there would be tons of people who would want to contribute—maybe they had their own Tribeca-ish blogs, and we could band together, sort of like the Huffington Post, but not crappy. A few people have written—some wonderful posts!—but there’s no money to pay them, and they have lives, so they tend not to come back. (I suppose they could not like how I edit them.) I think maybe some folks get discouraged that I know so much about what goes on around here; what would they add? I’m still open to it, but I refuse to post anything that I don’t think people will care about, so please do email me if you’re interested, but don’t be surprised if I try to shape the topic. Once an editor, always an editor.

• To feel part of the neighborhood when I do not have time to walk everywhere, not the money or time to taste everything and to know what is going on architecturally…Love the Q&A, love the updates on the neighborhood, love the apartments’ peeking… // The Loft Peeping posts have become a favorite of mine, too. If anyone out there sees a Lower Manhattan home in a shelter magazine or website, please let me know.

• There really isn’t anything gives the scoop in the hood like your site – while there is hard news at other sites – finding out what’s up with that wine place about Frankly Wines is something I’ve always wondered about but you finally answered. TC def fills a niche // I love when people email their questions (tribecacitizen@gmail.com). In fact, I got a good one this past weekend….

• I love a blog that focuses on our neighborhood. Awesome job. I tried to donate via paypal but the link was broken. Can you put new one on? // Done.

• I know that you need to cater to affluent people and things they might purchase, but tribeca is not all gourmet restaurants and overpriced kids clothing stores. It would be nice to have some content covering the not to shiny, but also present businesses etc that exist here. Still love the site! // Here’s the thing: One of the main reasons people read the site is to find out what’s new—I know because they told me in this survey, and I see it in the traffic numbers—and what’s new around here is shiny. Existing businesses are tough to cover because they are less likely to have news, and I refuse to do anniversary articles, because they’re the lazy writer’s news peg. The main reason I came up with the TCQ&A was so people could mention businesses that might not otherwise get press.

• Clean up the site and make it more condensed and similar to the CNN website with different categories with headline links to the stories. Love to read the Smithers’ smackdowns. // (Hold that close to your heart, Smithers, because it’s going to get ugly soon.) When I had the idea for the site, I didn’t know if I’d want to keep doing it, or if locals would want it. So I spent as little money as possible, and I’ve learned as little about the technology as possible. I still haven’t decided if the site can ever be more than a hobby, which makes me wary of investing in making it a real website. But if money were no object, yes, it would look better. Would it be organized by subject? I don’t know. I like when different topics bump up against each other.

• To keep current on what’s happening in the neighborhood, regardless of whether it’s relevant to me or not. You keep it pretty real and interesting, and although I am a mom of two and am a very active triburbian, I find the mom-talk offered by other local blogs/newspapers to be endless, disenchanting, and downright boring. It’s really refreshing to read your posts, particularly the quirky off-beat reports you provide. I also like the tone. // Thanks! Not everyone agrees.

• It is local. It keeps me informed about what is happening in the locale. Question – should you consider being the “Patch” for Tribeca and Downtown to give you more scale? // On one hand, that could make the site more appealing to a certain advertiser. But to another—a Tribecan one, say—it diminishes it; why would they pay for readers who live farther away? Other problems with increasing the scale are resources (don’t have any) and reader interest (do Tribecans want to read about FiDi more than I already cover it?). If anything, I’d love to start a West Village site, and a Chelsea site, and so on, until there’s a network of sites. Sort of like Curbed’s personality crossed with DNAinfo’s budget, but with each site retaining an independent integrity.

• I like to know what’s happening in my neighborhood. I would like to see a list of weekly events (for kids and adults) happening in the downtown area. // I gave up on the calendar because maintaining it was a soul-drainer. It was the same handful of organizations over and over. At the end of the day, I had to factor in whether they’d ever advertise if I was giving away the milk for free (to quote Ann Landers), and whether readers valued it enough to make the effort worthwhile (the traffic numbers said no). I’d guess that HRP Mamas has some sort of events info? I can’t access it because I don’t have a human child.

• Love the info about the neighborhood. Info on dinner & drink specials, wine tastings, chef demos & gallery events is always appreciated. // Maybe there’s a way I could sell event listings for $5 or $10 per pop. I’ll think about it.

• To learn about new openings/closings, latest news and Jim Smithers. Maybe show more recent comments instead of only the last 5 or so. // Now that people comment as much as they do—which is fantastic—that’s a good idea. I bumped it up to eight. More than that and the second ad space goes “below the fold.”

• I read it for local news. Find a new tone. The editor seems to be going for clever and snarky but achieves only the snark. So far, DNAinfo and other neighborhood guides are more informative and readable. Sorry. // Thanks for the “Sorry.” I worry about the tone—and you should see what I cut before posting—but enough people like it that it’s not going anywhere. Much of this is gruntwork, and making myself laugh is one of the things that keeps me doing the site.

• Mainly follow on twitter – would like more recommendations on where to eat out // Meet the Tribeca Citizen Restaurant Guide.

• i love how curious you are! thank you for keeping your neighbors informed about everything tribeca and the general area. we’ve been living in tribeca since 1995 and seen so much change that it’s hard to keep up. i don’t wish you to do anything differently really…but, perhaps, i’m not too fond of the format of the newletter…i prefer the more organized look of the homepage. otherwise, please don’t get too slick! tribeca has lost some of it’s character and as a result has become a bit too trendy and slick. thank you! // The look of the newsletter is a pet peeve. The next major investment will be to make it more professional. I don’t think it’ll ever get slick, though.

• Best source of what’s happening in the neighborhood. Love the editorial commentary – and editor’s sense of what’s funny. Maybe there’s a premium version you could charge for to make some $. I’d buy it. // Or you could just donate! Kidding, sort of. That sort of thing costs money to build, and I remain unsure where this project is headed. Also, the macro trend these days is to not pay for content, despite what the New York Times is attempting.

• Makes me feel a part of the community–like I know what is going on. I like walking around the hood and knowing what changes are happening because I read about it on Tribeca Citizen. I like that I am up to date with any local politics (school zoning, stop sign installments, etc). AND I love love love Tribeca Tweets!! I like “where in Tribeca” because I find myself looking around for the item posted…makes me look at the details on buildings more. I like that you keep us up to date with any sales–I feel like I am one of the first to know because read about it here. I like your humor. Basically, I feel like you are a friend…a friend I have never met but that I look forward to hearing from daily. Thank you!!! ps..my husband is a subscriber also and he says “did you read today…” We both get your emails but I read you on Facebook :) // You’re welcome!

• Wish there was a community notice board where readers could post information as well // I’ve thought about that, and even looked into it. My main concern (besides the cost of building it): I don’t want to spend all day getting rid of the spam, and even if I do, I worry it’ll become full of self-promotional posts that no one wants to read. In the meantime, you can always email questions or info to tribecacitizen@gmail.com.

• Great way to keep informed on what is going on in the neighborhood. News, school zoning, new restaurant, stores opening. Also, love the banter and neighborhood vibe of the comments. I feel more part of the neighborhood by reading. Thank you and keep up the good work! // I love the comments too! I remember when the first comment came in. I was so excited! Then I realized it was spam.

• I read TC because it is all about Tribeca, the neighborhood I love and live in. Why don’t you have a Tribeca Citizen event so that people can meet each other. Believe it or not, there are single people here. Not just stroller moms. i really like the 12 tweets of tribeca. they are nasty and i like that you don’t edit them. thx // An event could be fun. I did suggest once that we try out Uncle Mike’s, but no one took me up on it. If that’s too downmarket for you shiny folks, we can try somewhere else. Or if someone reading this owns an establishment, get in touch.

• You/re pretty cool as is. Maybe give cats equal time to that dog. (Love the dog though). (I read the RSS feeds so don’t usually see the ads). // Ditch the RSS and we can talk about the cats.

• I sell a lot of real estate in Tribeca and you help me keeping in the loop.. one day I’ll move here too :) // In the meantime, you should be advertising here. Here’s a promotional video just for you.

• It’s a great source of information about the neighborhood. I often find it answers questions I have about things going on in the area or stores/restaurants coming in. It also alerts me to things that I might not have otherwise discovered because they’re outside my usual walking patterns. I really like the interviews with local residents and their tips on places that they frequent for dining, shopping, etc. The one thing I don’t like are the digest posts that just rehash everything that was already posted in the last several days. It seems like they’re not really necessary. // Those are the newsletters. Many folks only read the site when the email newsletter shows up, and for technical reasons, it has to appear on the site like it’s a normal post. I’ve tried to build Tribeca Citizen so that you can keep up if you want info daily or only once or twice a week. For all my nosiness, I don’t actually want to be intrusive.

• I live in and love Tribeca and your publication is the best source of all that goes on in Tribeca. My only advice for the publication would be to use fewer links if possible for the information provided. I find myself spending almost as much time clicking on links and waiting for them to open as I do reading the content. Otherwise, I love your publication. // If you mean there are too many links in the newsletters, that’s because I’m trying to get you to read the site, where the ads are (or will be). If I don’t make you come to the site, my traffic numbers don’t go up, and advertisers get less interested. If you mean there are too many links within posts (such as “In the News” ones), it’s a point of pride that I “link out” whenever someone else came up with the story first. Not everyone plays so fair.

• The Tweets of Tribeca are like a train wreck. I’m not sure they add real value, but I find myself reading them. // For everyone tweet I post, I read hundreds, possibly thousands. Think about what that is doing to my mind.

• Great information about local businesses, restaurants and events. Really clever writing. And I want to win “where in Tribeca” one of these weeks. // Good luck.

• I think it is the greatest! It is the ONLY paper that keeps me truly informed re: my neighborhood! Keep up the good work!! Maybe ban Jim from Where in Tribeca, lol! // Now that’s a thought….

• I love this site and look forward to the Monday/Thursday editions. I just wish it would be profitable so I don’t worry about losing it. // Ahem.

• I really like the writer of TC–I like his approach, his writing style, what he covers, etc. I like that he creates a sense of community. I love the profiles of Tribecans that TC sometimes does–I love finding out about what they like and their tips. I like learning about what businesses are coming soon. I like the “where is this” photo question–one magical aspect of Tribeca is the beautiful little details on buildings. However, I do wish that comments would remain generally productive. And, I wish that one commentator in particular would be less hostile–in the recent kerfluffle over schools, I thought that the comments by “Jim Smithers” were mean-spirited and snide. I prefer it when people are more helpful. Parents are upset and emotional about their kids. I don’t have kids, just my dog and cats, so I acknowledge that it’s sometimes hard to relate. But, I feel that mean-spirited comments take away from the great paper that TC is and the community feeling. The anonymity of the Internet allows some to assume pseudonyms and say some very harsh things that are just so unneeded–esp if one doesn’t have kids. Thank you for your hard work. Cheers & happy holidays. // Not too long ago, Jim Smithers emailed me to ask if there was a way to donate anonymously (because I don’t know who he is, and he likes it that way). I said I didn’t think he needed to donate—he gives enough just by participating to the extent that he does. I don’t always agree with him—I often don’t—but I’m incredibly grateful that he’s there. And I like that he makes people think. I understand that may not make you more comfortable with some of his comments, but there it is.

• it’s news about my neighborhood; has interesting info and observations. i think it’s a bit awkward to get from the newsletter to the blog and the topics on the blog are all over the place. can’t seem to figure out how to just read a section without continually clicking on each topic/article i want to read about. thanks for doing this. // A possible solution: Whenever you get the newsletter, go to tribecacitizen.com, and scroll down (clicking “older posts” if necessary) until you see the last newsletter post. Everything above that will be new. The organization is still a mess—the categories are kind of a joke, thanks to the “In the News” and “Seen & Heard” round-ups—but I’m not sure how to fix that.

• As a Tribeca resident, it’s nice to have a community newsletter. The site is well organized, up to date, usable, presentable, and interesting. A revenue growth strategy could include: potential subscription fees, increased advertising, revenue sharing from referrals to businesses, more active donation solicitation. // But I already feel like a schmuck for mentioning donations three times in this post! Increased advertising would be lovely, it’s true. I’m not very aggressive about selling it because (a) I don’t have the bandwidth, (b) I feel awkward being the editor and the salesperson. I would never want anyone to think I’ll only write about their business if they advertise.

• It’s there….also to find out new stuff about the neighborhood. Stop being so amazed that life actually existed here well before the trendy infilitrated! // I try to have a healthy sense of wonder about everything; it helps counter the snark. Also, I think that many newcomers are interested in what life was like here back then.

• I love New York City and live close by (in the West Village). There is no other neighborhood blog that is so well written and thought out. And I spend a lot of time in TriBeCa as a freelance writer in coffee shops, at friends’ apartments and grocery shopping in peace (no elbowing necessary) at the Whole Foods. Considering a move to TriBeCa someday–we shall see! Thanks for a wonderful site. // Funny, I’ve been thinking about moving to the West Village.

• I LOVE our new neighborhood and am amazed how much is always happening here. Id like to see more interviews with notable/interesting people who live in the neighborhood (Id be happy to be a subject, I own my own business and love to talk about the hood). // Email me at tribecacitizen@gmail.com.

• I read Tribeca Citizen because it (you) condenses all of the relevant neighborhood information in one place. I also like following the Community Board without actually having to attend the meetings. // I bet you do. They’re dreadful.

• I like to know about the new stores, restaurants, and services that are coming to the neighborhood. I wonder if there are ways to create a “Tribeca Citizen” community– either of local business owners or Tribeca Citizen events at local places. Also think it would be fun to have groups of Tribeca Citizen readers/locals select the best cup of coffee, the best cookie, the best sandwich, the best slice of pizza, etc. // Love the “best” idea! I’ll work on it.

• Love the local news from a neighbor’s perspective. I think it should take more advertising, potentially from out of neighborhood sources, so that it continues to grow and thrive. // The best thing you can do to make that happen is to tell local businesses that you read about them on Tribeca Citizen. And yes, non-neighborhood advertisers would be great. In theory, local advertisers should be willing to pay more for readers who they know live in the area, while larger advertisers might prefer to go wider. Then again, Tribeca is a juicy demographic—and I’ve always wondered why upscale brands advertise on buses, pay phones, etc. You’re getting a lot of useless “eyeballs.”

• I really like it. Maybe more stuff for kids? I am really just guessing at this point. I love the real neighborhood gems you find and totally trust your judgement. I have a house in E Hampton, I would love that you cover that area too! // Got a guest room?

A RARE SALE AT JUST SCANDINAVIAN: 30%–50% OFF
Stock up on holiday gifts (or pick up something for yourself) at Just Scandinavian‘s sale on assorted candlesticks, trays, place mats, votives, pitchers, and much more—the table shown is just one of two, and more merchandise is being added all the time. Brands and designers include Iittala, Josef Frank, Eva Schildt, Orrefors, Anna Kraitz, Aalto, and Erik Magnussen. Prices are 30%–50% off. Stop by soon! 161 Hudson (at Laight), 212-334-2556, justscandinavian.com.

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THE 2ND ANNUAL “TASTE OF THE SEAPORT” FESTIVAL
South Street Seaport is pleased to present the “Taste of The Seaport,” a fundraiser for enrichment programs at P.S. 397. Taking place Sunday, October 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., near Front and Beekman Streets, it features over twenty local restaurants presenting tastings of their signature offerings and live music. Advance tickets for “Taste of the Seaport” are $25/five tastings and can be purchased in advance at brownpapertickets.com/event/202441. Day-of tickets are $30 for five tastings.

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PLAN A PARTY AT PALM TRIBECA AND EVERYBODY WINS
The Palm Tribeca has an offer that’ll get you in the holiday mood: Book a party before Oct. 31 and you’ll receive a $300 gift card (if it’s a dinner) or $150 gift card (luncheon). What’s more, each of your guests gets a $25 Palm gift card. The event must be between November 1, 2011 and January 31, 2012; the minimum amount spent must be $2,000 at dinner or $1,500 at lunch (neither includes tax or service). Details: thepalm.com/myparty.

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INTRODUCING A NEW DOG WALKING AND CAT CARE SERVICE
Scott’s Dog Walking and Cat Care covers Tribeca, Battery Park, and the Financial District. Having lived in the area for over 20 years, we know the best streets for your pet’s walks. Your dog will enjoy doing his business while we do ours while you’re at work or play. For rates and info, see scottsdogwalkingandcatcare.com, and then give us a call for a meet and greet. As an introductory offer, we’ll take 20% off one week’s walking.

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WHY SHOULD KIDS HAVE ALL THE FUN?
Downtown Dance Factory now has a cool dance fitness program for adults—all you need is enthusiasm! Classes include Dance Workout, BodyBlast, Zumba, and Cardio Hip Hop, and they’re held in the morning, at lunchtime, and at night. They’re $20 each or $175 for a 10-class card (pick and choose from the adult classes). Either way, it’s a steal. The full schedule is on our website. And no need to commit to a full semester—drop in whenever!

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“BEING BILINGUAL BUILDS BRAINPOWER” —PARENTS
Held at Tribeca FasTracKids, Yak Academy’s Spanish and Mandarin classes are play-based, with native speakers providing a window into world cultures. There’s a half-day immersion preschool for ages 3–5—it’s outstanding prep for kindergarten—as well as enrichment classes for ages 1–10. Get 50% off the first month when you enroll for six months or more. No prior language experience required! 104 Reade, 212-346-7737; downtownenrichment.com.

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BE A CHARTER MEMBER OF ASPHALT GREEN BPC
Asphalt Green Battery Park City is your newest Downtown neighbor, with quality fitness programs, an expert staff and a 52,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility with indoor pool, fitness center and gym. Don’t miss out on our special charter membership rates! Visit our Membership Office at 211 North End Ave. or call 212-586-8779 to take advantage of these limited-time special rates. www.asphaltgreen.org/batteryparkcity.

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$50 OFF FIRST EXAM AT WORTH STREET VETERINARY CENTER
Looking for a better veterinary hospital? Come visit the Worth Street Veterinary Center, where our dedicated staff is passionate about providing the best possible care for your pet. At our AAHA-accredited clinic, our compassionate medical team practices the highest standard of veterinary medicine. Come see us and receive $50 off of your first exam. Offer valid through Jan. 1. To schedule an appointment, call us at 212-257-6900 and reference this ad.

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OPEN HOUSE & SWEEPSTAKES AT KUMON OF BATTERY PARK CITY
Open house at Kumon of Battery Park City on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free food, beverages, hand painting, games, activities, prizes, story time, giveaways, and lot of fun! Enter to win a $2000 Kumon Scholarship! 2 South End Ave. Call 212-786-4295 to RSVP. (No purchase necessary. Sweepstakes only open to legal residents of CT, DE, KY, ME, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, AND VT who are 13 years and older. Ends 10/31/11. To enter and for official rules—including odds and prize descriptions—visit a participating Kumon learning center. Void where prohibited.)

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10% OFF AT CRISTINA DOS SANTOS’S HOME DESIGN BOUTIQUE

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$50 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER FROM FRESHOCRACY
Freshocracy is a subscription service that provides locally farmed ingredients for three meals that can be prepared in around 30 minutes. They’re quick, healthy, and interesting dishes that are easy to make and let you avoid the supermarket madness. To celebrate its expansion downtown, Freshocracy is offering new customers $50 off their first order. Redemption code: TRIBECAFRESH. Expires Oct. 31, 2011.

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BUY TIX NOW FOR THE INSIDE TRIBECA LOFT TOUR AND SAVE
Love seeing amazing apartments? Join the Inside Tribeca Loft Tour on Sunday, October 16. It’s a self-guided tour of 11 Tribeca lofts, and the proceeds benefit Duane Park. To buy a ticket for $50 online, go to duanepark.org. You can also purchase a ticket for $55 on the day of the event, starting at 12:30 p.m., in Duane Park. Sorry, no strollers or kids under 12 permitted.

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Thank you to all the sponsors! If you’re interested in advertising in the newsletter, email tribecacitizen@gmail.com.

••• Cristina Dos Santos is selling Just Shea, a labor of love for a number of downtown folks. Resident Wickham Boyle emailed some of the details a while ago, but I wanted to wait till people could buy it. Here’s what she said: “We are about to put labels onto the jars next Sunday in my loft. The design of the labels comes gratis from two super young designers who work for Todd Oldham. The chemical formula for the five different potions was donated by a very well-known company and we are about to launch this high-end cosmetics company where all the profits go to help the women of Ghana and all the assembly line is right here in good old Tribeca.” What’s not to like?

••• I planned on writing about my experience at the Stillspotting/”To a Great City” art exhibit going on around downtown, but I don’t want to ruin it. I don’t even want to describe it. All I’ll say is that I found one of the three non–Governor’s Island installations unbelievably beautiful (and if you wanted to skip the one in Battery Park, you could…). It’s up through this weekend, and tickets are $10.

••• Reader Jill asks: “Any idea why there are thousands of pennies all over the ground in the Financial District? Is it protest-related? Did the bankers decide to give back to the people?” Anyone know? Reminds me of when my parents first came to visit me in New York City, and I was mortified when my mom would stop to pick up a penny on the ground….

OPENINGS

SoulCycle
Cristina Dos Santos
TriBeCafe
African Burial Ground National Monument
Franklin Café Tavola Calda
Lucca Antiques
Battery Park City Library
Worth Street Veterinary Center
8.15 August Fifteenth
Adeline Adeline
Benvenuto
Tamarind Tribeca
Terroir Tribeca
Quad Manhattan and the Lang School
Plein Sud
Muscle Maker Grill
Tribeca Paint—Hardware & Home
OLighting
FasTracKids/Enopi
Takahachi Bakery
Mauri
Bit’z Kids
Il Matto
Imagine Swimming
Le Pain Quotidien Battery Park City
Bouley Studio
Nirvana International
BLT Bar & Grill
Tribeca Parenting
Stuzzicheria
Downtown Dance Factory
RH Gallery
Maserati of Manhattan
Franklin Café Buon Gusto
Mehtaphor
Birdbath Tribeca
Pelea Mexicana
Project No. 8
Josephine
Canal Park Playhouse
Sheraton Tribeca
Da Mikele
Pas de Deux salon
Emergency Medical Care
Unleashed by Petco
Weather Up Tribeca
Farber Center for Radiation Oncology
Compose
Tenoverten
Featherstone Design
Battery Place Market

CLOSINGS

Bar Artisanal
Firefly
Intérieurs
Amanzi Tea
Mocca
Ace Hardware
Bouley Bakery/By the Ounce
Upstairs
Paul Kohn Design
PB & Caviar
TAMA Gallery
DSW
Pomme
Franklin Café Tavola Calda
Pan Latin
Spaghetti Western
Battery Park City Ice Rink
Tribeca Girls
Hudson Square Café
Kiva Café
Color Me Mine

P.S. Tell ‘em Tribeca Citizen sent you!

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WARREN AND MURRAY
• Fountain Pen Hospital, New York Vintners, Church Street School, Korin (below), Babesta Cribz, Mysterious Bookshop, Barnes & Noble Tribeca, Bed Bath & Beyond, SoulCycle Tribeca, Seasonal Whispers, Equinox Tribeca, Takahachi Bakery, Spot

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DUANE
• Antiqueria Tribeca, Elan Flowers, New York Nautical, Working Class Emporium, Mondo Cane, Duane Antiques, Jonathan Burden, Grown & Sewn/Skot Foreman Fine Art, Project No. 8 pop-up, Nili Lotan (below)

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HARRISON AND WORTH
• Euphoria Spa, Cass Lilien’s Window 24, Capucine (below), Tribeca Beauty Spa, Farinella Italian Bakery

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HUDSON
• Shoofly, Tribeca Wine Merchants, Torly Kid, Pompanoosuc Mills, Tribeca Issey Miyake, Baker, Abhaya, Moomah, Just Scandinavian (below)

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CHAMBERS AND READE
• Philip Williams Posters (below), Chambers Street Wines, Unleashed by Petco, Tribeca Treats, Canis Minor, Adeline Adeline, Petticoat Lane

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BROADWAY AND CHURCH
• Western Spirit (below), World Journal Bookstore, Transit, Church Street Surplus, T&T Plastic Land, OK Uniform, Apexart, Birdbath, Kidville, SP’s Nuts & Candy

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GREENWICH
• Jade’s Toy Box/Egg by Susan Lazar pop-up, Tribeca Spa of Tranquility, Oly Atelier (below), Edon Manor, Dudley’s Paw, Koh’s Kids, Whole Foods Tribeca, Bit’z Kids

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GRAB BAG!
• BF4E (below), Firestore, Joyce Gold History Tours, Khushi, Resale-Riches, Tribeca Tarot Reader, Best Made Co.

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N. MOORE
• Cristina Dos Santos (below), Steven Amedee Gallery & Fine Custom Framing, Espasso, Playing Mantis, Otte, Room, M.S. Apothecary pop-up

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W. BROADWAY
• Frankly Wines, Babesta, Gotham Bikes, Boomerang Toys (below), A Uno, Stella, American Apparel, Balloon Saloon, Pamper UR Pets, Sweet Lily, Maslow 6, J. Crew Liquor Store, Grandaisy Bakery

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WASHINGTON, VESTRY, AND BEACH
• John Allan’s Tribeca, Vestry Wines (below), Floratech

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FRANKLIN
• Flora, R 20th Century, Steven Alan (below), Bu and the Duck, Gary Graham, 8.15 August Fifteenth

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WALKER AND WHITE
• OLighting, Karkula, trans.LUXE (below), Donzella, Liddabit Sweets/McClure’s Pickles pop-up, Steven Sclaroff

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THE FINAL INSTALLMENT
• La Lumia, Tent and Trails, Manhattan Books (below), Langdon Florist, Capital Audio Electronics

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TRIBECA CITIZEN T-SHIRTS
• You knew it was coming. There are two styles—including ones that say “Jay-Z is my neighbor”—and many colors, starting at $25, or $15 for kids’ shirts. It may be too late to get one in time for Christmas, but so what? Good things come to those who wait.

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STEVEN AMEDEE FINE FRAMING
• Bedford/Downing diptych frame ($61); other sizes available. Same deal as above re: pug photos. I have a lot of them.

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ESPASSO
• Origami pitcher ($240). Buy two for Lady Gaga and she can wear them as shoes!

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PLAYING MANTIS
• I believe this cute farmhouse bag comes with animals—I figured I’d check online, but now I can’t find it. Let’s assume it doesn’t, and if it does, they’ll be a bonus ($69).
• The part shown is one end of a stick, and the basket drops to reveal the rest of the doll ($40). Is it perverse that it looks like it’s drowning?

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OTTE
• Pade by Pade Vavra platinum drusy earrings ($185).
• Halston Heritage mesh clutch ($235)—enough room for a lipstick, a $100 bill, and an eight ball.

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ROOM
• NYPD-blue bowl by Tribeca ceramicist Lai Montesca ($300). Also, if you’re considering giving furniture over the holidays (or even if not), remember that Room is having a big sale starting Dec. 7.

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M.S. APOTHECARY
• Monogram soap sets (price not yet determined).
• The cupcake bath bombs—they fizz when you plop them—should come with a “do not eat” sticker (small $5).
• Foot-treatment booties ideal for folks on the go ($5).

Previous installments in the 2010 Shop-Local Gift Guide:
• Grab bag!
• Greenwich
• Broadway and Church
• Chambers and Reade
• Hudson
• Harrison and Worth
• Duane
• Warren and Murray

CRISTINA DOS SANTOS
Names: Oscar and Lucy.
Breed: Shih Tzu.
Owner/parent/boss: “I’m the owner/parent, but Lucy is the boss,” says Cristina Dos Santos.
What’s their workday like? “Lucy greets and Oscar sleeps.”
Anything else we should know? “I’m the luckiest with such well behaved and beautiful pets, although I’m not quite sure how they ended up so well behaved.”

ELAN FLOWERS
Names: Otis (top), Porter (above left), and Neo.
Breeds: Husky (Otis); Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (Porter); and Australian Shepherd (Neo).
Owner/parent/boss: Otis’s owner is Jim Peterson; Porter’s is Rob Crespi. “Jim and Rob are neighbors and friends,” says Elan owner Mike Davis. “Both Otis and Porter come out to our kennel, Kinnaman Kennel, in western Jersey. Their dads, who wanted a place for them to hang out and be around people during the day, asked if they could stay with us here in the shop. They’re great dogs so we said yes.” Neo’s owner is Neno Pessoa, Mike’s partner in the kennel.
What’s their workday like? “These guys hang out in the flower shop while their dads go to work. They’re a great draw as the local kids love to pull their moms and dads in to visit the dogs.”
Anything else we should know? “Neo has always been a flower-shop dog, from his puppy years at Hudson River Flowers (on Hudson Street), which Neno and I sold five years ago and bought the house where we started the kennel. We board a lot of Tribeca pets there.”

GILL & LAGODICH FINE PERIOD FRAME GALLERY
Name: Scout.
Breed: Black Lab mix (she’s a one-year-old rescue dog).
Owner/parent/boss: Lucie-Valentine Gill Lagodich, 10-year old daughter of co-owners Tracy Gill and Simeon Lagodich.
What’s her workday like? “Scout goes to work when I go to school,” says Lucie-Valentine. “Her day is like any other shopdog’s. She sleeps, eats, and fools around (and sometimes snores). Fortunately she has learned not to chew on the antique frames, though sometimes she’ll explore the gilding studio and emerge with stray bits of gold leaf attached to her whiskers”
Anything else we should know? “She has that famous Lab hospitality and is kind to everyone she meets, four-legged or two. We’re right next door to Canis Minor and she likes to sit by the glass doors and watch the other dogs go in and out. But she never barks. We call it doggy television.”

OLIGHTING
Name: Clyde.
Breed: Yorkie.
Owner/parent/boss: Claudine Christodoulides, wife of OLighting owner Andrew Chris.
What’s his workday like? “Clyde is a lazy worker but since he’s in the family, we haven’t fired him,” says OLighting general manager Chris Christo (who is Andrew’s brother and therefore Clyde’s uncle). “He tends to pop into work whenever it’s nice and warm out. Once here, he sleeps on my keyboard while I try and work. He’s a big fan of treats and is willing to do tricks—sit, lie down, roll over, etc.—for them. He loves to sit in the front of the store when the sun can hit him.”
Anything else we should know? “When customers are here, he follows me around as I help them. Customers love to play with him—if they can get his attention. He likes to play hard to get.”

PAMPER UR PETS
Name: Spike
Breed: Tabby
Owner/parent/boss: Mike.
What’s his workday like? “He eats his breakfast in the morning—and starts looking for treats right afterward,” says Mike. “Then he plays around with his favorite toy, a mouse. All day long you can see him playing inside or sitting outside.”
Anything else we should know? “He’s a very friendly cat—he loves people and kids.”

trans.LUXE
Name: Giri (pronounced “Gidrrdri”).
Breed: Striped Gray.
Owner/parent/boss: trans.LUXE owner Sandra Santos.
What’s his workday like? “Giri wakes up around 6 a.m. and jumps around the lighting and sculptures,” says Sandra. “These are his early-morning chores. Then he tucks into a light breakfast of crunchy snacks. He tours the store and lamp shade–making area, then descends into the metal studio where he completes his morning ‘rituals.’ He’s now ready for work: He displays himself all over the main table in the shop, where he awaits the fresh flower delivery which he tends to tuck into (hence the nibbled roses). He’s now ready for a nap in the center of office manager Rocio’s desk—yes, right where Rocio wants to work. At 1 p.m. he is ready for his real work, which is to sit in the front window and pose for photographs. This routine is repeated until 6 p.m. After that, who knows?”
Anything else we should know? “He is widely photographed, loves people, and never sets a paw beyond the front step of trans.LUXE.”

THE WAGGING TAIL
Name: Mo.
Breed: Domestic Shorthair.
Owner/parent/boss: Jean-Marie Cooper-Durst, manager of Water 4 Dogs (see below). “But Mo hangs out in the Wagging Trail,” says Jean-Marie. “He basically prowls around wherever he fancies.”
What’s his workday like? “My father-in-law gets here about 6 a.m. and Mo is wailing because he feels like he’s been starving. After getting fed, he sits in the office or on the front desk, watching clients come in and out. He greets them and sometimes he bites them—soft, playful bites! He has a supervisor position. We do rescue work, and we use him as a tester with rescue dogs. He doesn’t run after dogs or away from them and a lot of dogs react to that.”
Anything else we should know? “I’m a vet tech, and Mo used to live in the animal hospital where I worked. When the hospital closed, I took him with me. He’s been a great addition. When people need downtime or animal time, he’s able to help them relax. He’s very social.”

WATER 4 DOGS
Name: Jinjer.
Breed: Pit Bull.
Owner/parent/boss: John Larson, a hydrophysical therapist at Water 4 Dogs.
What’s her workday like? “I call her the lifeguard,” says John. “She sits by the pool and watches everyone swim. And she has an orange collar, appropriately enough. She’s a little lazy in the morning. I have to wake her up and get her moving. She loves everybody, greets everybody like a hostess. She’s a good distraction for me when I’m focusing on my work.”
Anything else we should know? “She was raised as a fighter—she was a rescue. We were trying to get her to do some modeling for a while, but she wouldn’t sit and stay for five minutes so she didn’t pass that test. Also, we have a cat who comes in and swims. Jinjer wants to be friends with cats but they don’t always want to be friends with her.”

About the author: Freelance photographer Asha Agnish first picked up a camera in college, simply as a means to document her theatrical lighting designs. Over the years, photography became her main means of artistic expression; she’s primarily concerned with documenting social and natural landscapes at home and abroad. She’s also a teaching assistant at the International Center of Photography.

••• A New York Times photographer was recently at Marc Forgione, lending one to assume it’s finally getting reviewed (Grub Street). Meanwhile, Gothamist interviewed Forgione about his stint on “The Next Iron Chef.”

••• “Cristina Dos Santos is having a sale on selected bedding through Oct. 31 (CDS percale Italian queen-size bedding, regularly $155 to $395, is $77 to $197; Morocco Embroidery queen-size sheeting, regularly $150 to $295, is $75 to $147).” (New York Times)

••• Stylish women are riding bikes, says the New York Times. Paging Adeline Adeline….

••• Dick and Laura Parsons had a party at their place for the American Folk Art Museum’s fall benefit; Jessye Norman was there. (Wall Street Journal)

••• The city is changing the font on its street signs. This is depressing. (New York Post)

••• The September Tribeca Meet & Greet will be Tuesday, Sept. 28, 6:30–9 p.m. at FasTracKids (104 Reade), with wine from Frankly Wines. Organized by the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, it’s primarily a networking event for local business owners, but everyone is truly welcome—and the crowd is always friendly, myself excluded.

••• Today’s deal at InBundles.com: $15 for $30 worth of food/drink at Ivo & Lulu’s, at 558 Broome—never been, always meant to, not sure $15 off is going to be enough to make it happen.

••• On Sept. 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Cristina Dos Santos is hosting a reception for the artists now showing in her shop/gallery: Elena Lyakir, Christine Gilmore Barth, Jenna Lash, and Hjortur Hjartarson.

••• From Notify NYC: “Beginning September 19th there will be no access to the New Jersey bound Holland Tunnel from north bound Hudson Street in lower Manhattan due to construction. The following traffic pattern changes will be in effect through 2015.” This isn’t news, but I hadn’t thought about the end date as being 2015. Yeesh. Here’s what it looks like, if you haven’t been over there….