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	<title>Tribeca Citizen &#187; Downtown Dance Factory</title>
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		<title>Photo Safari: Which Way Is North?</title>
		<link>http://tribecacitizen.com/2012/03/09/photo-safari-which-way-is-north/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:01:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erik Torkells</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Photo essay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[City Hall Park]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Downtown Dance Factory]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hot photographic action! Over and over and over!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_37715" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 430px"><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/polarbear1-by-Milo-Hess.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-37715" title="Polar bear by Milo Hess" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/polarbear1-by-Milo-Hess.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="315" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">If *you* think it&#39;s been a warm winter, imagine how this guy feels. (Spotted by Milo Hess in City Hall Park.)</p></div>
<div id="attachment_37713" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 430px"><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/otto-the-book-bear-at-mysterious-bookshop.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-37713" title="otto the book bear at mysterious bookshop" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/otto-the-book-bear-at-mysterious-bookshop.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="630" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Speaking of bears: Is this non-mystery in the window of the Mysterious Bookshop a reference to owner Otto Penzler?</p></div>
<div id="attachment_37718" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 430px"><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/fulton-street-transit-center.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-37718" title="fulton street transit center" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/fulton-street-transit-center.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="630" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">I&#39;m going to have to insist that we rename the Fulton Street Transit Center. How about The Nubbin?</p></div>
<div id="attachment_37716" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 430px"><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/shirtsa-by-Milo-Hess.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-37716" title="Shirts by Milo Hess" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/shirtsa-by-Milo-Hess.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="315" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Milo Hess saw this garbage can full of dress shirts at one corner of Greenwich and Jay...</p></div>
<div id="attachment_37714" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 430px"><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/pantsa-by-Milo-Hess.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-37714" title="Pants by Milo Hess" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/pantsa-by-Milo-Hess.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="315" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">...and this garbage can full of pants across the street. &quot;Somebody throwing out a boyfriend?&quot; he asked.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_37717" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 430px"><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/tribeca-tavern.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-37717" title="tribeca tavern" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/tribeca-tavern.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="420" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">My partner sent this from a trip to Raleigh to visit his family. It&#39;s like a parallel world.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_37741" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 430px"><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/downtown-dance-factory-wheelchair.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-37741" title="downtown dance factory wheelchair" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/downtown-dance-factory-wheelchair.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="630" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">I stopped by Downtown Dance Factory the other day to check out its new studios—it took over a big chunk of the fourth floor of 291 Broadway—and I couldn&#39;t help but admire how DDF gave the handicapped restroom&#39;s sign some pizzazz.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_37740" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 430px"><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/downtown-dance-factory-studio.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-37740" title="downtown dance factory studio" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/downtown-dance-factory-studio.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="280" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Here&#39;s one of the new dance studios, by the way. I want to curl up and take a nap there right now.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_37739" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 430px"><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/city-hall-park-daffodils.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-37739" title="city hall park daffodils" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/city-hall-park-daffodils.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="280" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Daffodils!</p></div>
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		<title>In the News: Best of New York</title>
		<link>http://tribecacitizen.com/2012/03/05/in-the-news-best-of-new-york/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:09:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erik Torkells</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[And the winners are.... Plus: Donald Antrim short story; ship returns to Seaport; Yankee Clipper [still] closed.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_37533" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/courtesy-7eventytwo.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-37533" title="courtesy 7eventytwo" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/courtesy-7eventytwo-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy 7eventytwo</p></div>
<p>••• Tribeca is well represented in New York Magazine&#8217;s <a href="http://nymag.com/bestofny/" target="_blank">Best of New York</a> issue: <a href="http://nymag.com/bestofny/food/2012/deli-plate/" target="_blank">&#8220;Best Deli Plate&#8221;</a> (<a title="Kutsher’s Tribeca" href="http://tribecacitizen.com/restaurant/kutshers-tribeca/">Kutsher&#8217;s Tribeca</a>), <a href="http://nymag.com/bestofny/fun/2012/cocktail-bar/" target="_blank">&#8220;Best Cocktail Bar&#8221;</a> (<a title="Silver Lining" href="http://tribecacitizen.com/restaurant/silver-lining/">Silver Lining</a>), <a href="http://nymag.com/bestofny/fun/2012/jazz-show/" target="_blank">&#8220;Best Jazz Show&#8221;</a> (&#8220;The Checkout&#8221; at 92YTribeca), <a href="http://nymag.com/bestofny/food/2012/chawanmushi/" target="_blank">&#8220;Best Chawanmushi&#8221;</a> (<a title="Brushstroke" href="http://tribecacitizen.com/restaurant/brushstroke/">Brushstroke</a>), <a href="http://nymag.com/bestofny/kids/2012/kiddie-gym/" target="_blank">&#8220;Best Kiddie Gym&#8221;</a> (eXerBlast), <a href="http://nymag.com/bestofny/kids/2012/teen-hangout/" target="_blank">&#8220;Best Teen Hangout&#8221;</a> (7eventytwo—or is it 72?—at the Church Street School for Music and Art), <a href="http://nymag.com/bestofny/kids/2012/teaching-centers/" target="_blank">&#8220;Teaching Centers&#8221;</a> (Downtown Dance Factory), &#8220;Dresses (Office)&#8221; (<a href="http://nymag.com/bestofny/shopping/2012/dresses/" target="_blank">Annelore</a>), and <a href="http://nymag.com/bestofny/kids/2012/used-furniture/" target="_blank">&#8220;Best Used Kids Furniture&#8221;</a> (Recrib, which was <a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/2011/05/23/tcqa-we-could-buy-the-whole-steven-alan-store/">founded by Tribecans</a>). But then there&#8217;s <a href="http://nymag.com/bestofny/services/2012/wallpaper/" target="_blank">this</a>: &#8220;Erase those clichés from your mind with a visit to Boerum Hill’s Flavor Paper, whose products line the <em>Tribeca Steve Madden boutique</em> and the upcoming Wythe Hotel in Williamsburg.&#8221; Italics mine: Broadway between Prince and Spring is pretty squarely Soho. Also, Il Matto was listed for <a href="http://nymag.com/bestofny/fun/2011/cocktails/" target="_blank">best martini</a>, even though the restaurant has been <a title="White &amp; Church" href="http://tribecacitizen.com/restaurant/white-and-church/" target="_blank">White &amp; Church</a> for a while now. When I read the print version I&#8217;ll probably find more—the online version is a bit of a jumble.</p>
<p>••• UPDATE: I missed a few—<a href="http://nymag.com/bestofny/beauty/2012/hybrid-workout/" target="_blank">Best Hybrid Workout</a> (Bari Studio), <a href="http://nymag.com/bestofny/beauty/2012/downscale-beauty-mecca/" target="_blank">Best Downscale Beauty Mecca</a> (Duane Reade Wall Street), <a href="http://nymag.com/bestofny/kids/2012/family-fun/" target="_blank">Best One-Stop Family Fun</a> (Pier 25).</p>
<p>••• The New Yorker has a <a href="http://www.newyorker.com/fiction/features/2012/03/12/120312fi_fiction_antrim" target="_blank">short story by Donald Antrim</a> that&#8217;s set at a book party in Tribeca. Or at least that&#8217;s what the magazine&#8217;s <a href="http://twitter.com/nyerfiction" target="_blank">fiction-related Twitter feed</a> said; I don&#8217;t have access to The New Yorker&#8217;s website. I probably could because I subscribe to the print version, but do I really need to not read The New Yorker twice a week? Anyway, you can read a <a href="http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/books/2012/03/fiction-donald-antrim.html" target="_blank">Q&amp;A with Antrim</a> about it.</p>
<p>••• The <em>Ambrose</em> ship returned to the Seaport Museum after getting repairs. —<a href="http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/03/05/ambrose-returns-to-south-street-seaport-after-repairs/" target="_blank">CBS New York</a></p>
<p>••• Related? &#8220;<a href="http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2012/03/yankee-clipper-closed.html" target="_blank">Grub Street</a> learns that South Street Seaport hang Yankee Clipper seems to have closed; according to <a href="http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=55jdg9fab&amp;v=001cHaZO6NvI5Vsba7UzfRdHLPZpguoFddjn1jCVE7uyLZDrNs1CR8tEiZKNxUY9VVicVCFarccH3I_gnU6uBX1dcEHb_RSYxV4ENAL_PVXqEY%3D">Amodeo Auctions</a>, the premises are to be demolished. A call to the restaurant-bar finds the number disconnected. So get down there and grab those flat-screen TVs if you&#8217;re in the market.&#8221; [Note: See comments for why the number is disconnected.]</p>
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		<title>Seen &amp; Heard: Blue Smoke</title>
		<link>http://tribecacitizen.com/2011/12/27/seen-heard-blue-smoke/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:19:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erik Torkells</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Opening this week? Plus: Ed Burns's latest film is out now; a familiar face at Downtown Dance Factory.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Ashley-Rich.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-34147" title="Ashley Rich" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Ashley-Rich.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="300" /></a>••• <a href="http://downtowndancefactory.com" target="_blank">Downtown Dance Factory</a> has a new teacher—Ashley Rich, whom you might recognize from TV: &#8220;Many people will know her as a finalist in the most recent season of the Fox TV hit, &#8216;So You Think You Can Dance.&#8217; Ashley&#8217;s moving from LA and her first NYC job is with Downtown Dance Factory, teaching some of our ballet &amp; jazz/hip hop classes.&#8221;</p>
<p>••• Blue Smoke is on track to open &#8220;in some capacity&#8221; this week, &#8220;but may not be serving food at that time.&#8221; (That means it&#8217;ll be serving drinks and bar snacks.) Actually, for all I know, it opened yesterday. If you walk by and see anything, let me know at <a href="mailto:tribecacitizen@gmail.com">tribecacitizen@gmail.com</a>. North End Grill, meanwhile, should follow in a week or two. UPDATE: Reader Hudson River popped by and reports that Blue Smoke isn&#8217;t open yet, but Beans and Greens is, next to the movie theater: &#8220;It&#8217;s one of those salad bars where they do it for you, with some muffins and pastries. Very nice, cheery interior.&#8221;</p>
<p>••• Ed &#8220;Burnsie&#8221; Burns&#8217;s latest film, <em>Newlyweds</em>, is now available on DVD and as a <a href="http://www.edwardburns.net/" target="_blank">download</a>. Judging from the trailer—I haven&#8217;t grown comfortable with paying $15 for a download yet—it&#8217;s possibly the Tribeckiest movie ever made.</p>
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		<title>Seen &amp; Heard: Sample Sale</title>
		<link>http://tribecacitizen.com/2011/11/08/seen-heard-sample-sale/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:15:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erik Torkells</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Children's fashion. Plus: Eddie's Pizza leaving for the winter; Downtown Dance Factory expands; Tribeca Greenmarket report; boot camp for new dads.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>••• &#8220;Downtown Dance Factory is thrilled to announce that we&#8217;ve just signed a lease on 3200 square feet of space—just downstairs on the 4th floor! Room enough for two spacious new studios to help us dance into the future!&#8221;</p>
<p>••• From <a href="http://www.eddiespizzany.com/" target="_blank">Eddie&#8217;s Pizza</a>: &#8220;This Friday we will be closing our Tribeca and Upper West Side Carts for the winter. They will re open this spring. Thank you for all the love. We will be bringing our truck to those locations throughout the winter to continue to serve the area. Hope to see you all there.&#8221;</p>
<p><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/childrens-sale.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-31626" title="childrens sale" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/childrens-sale-300x210.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="210" /></a>••• I came across<a href="http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Group-Sample-Sale-Wed--11-16-in-TriBeCa.html?soid=1103345541049&amp;aid=D3pzMmAyV5o" target="_blank"> this upcoming sample sale</a> of children&#8217;s fashion on Twitter. It&#8217;s Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Church Street School. Click to enlarge.</p>
<p>••• The NYC Dads Group&#8217;s New Dad Boot Camp is happening this weekend—Saturday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at <a href="http://www.tribecaparenting.com/" target="_blank">Tribeca Parenting</a>.</p>
<p>••• Tribeca Greenmarket report: &#8220;Produce at Wednesday market: Apples—ambrosia, pippin, honey crisp, stayman, mcintosh, cortland, macoun, golden delicious, red delicious; bosc pears, quince, winter squash, pumpkins, broccoli, kale, collard greens, bok choy, escarole, radishes, fennel, beets, carrots, lettuces, brussel sprouts, heirloom tomatoes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, shallots, cabbage and more. Produce at Saturday market: Apples—honey crisp, stayman, mcintosh, cortland, macoun, golden delicious, braeburn; bosc pears, bartlett pears, winter squash, pumpkins kale, collard greens, lettuce, brussel sprouts, heirloom tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, romanesco, eggplant, potatoes, bok choy, sweet potatoes, edamame, radishes, fennel, beets, carrots, kohlrabi, cabbage and more.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>TCQ&amp;A: Peter Hannert</title>
		<link>http://tribecacitizen.com/2011/10/11/tcqa-peter-hannert/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:38:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erik Torkells</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA["Tribeca could really use a great Mexican place. I won't name the one or two we have but let's just say, they're not up to par."]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Peter-Hannert-by-Adam-Sternin.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-29931" title="Peter Hannert by Adam Sternin" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Peter-Hannert-by-Adam-Sternin.jpg" alt="" width="294" height="441" /></a>Peter Hannert is a photographer who turned to retouching, and whose company, <a href="http://stelladigital.com/" target="_blank">Stella Digital</a>, is based on W. Broadway. Take a look at the portfolio on Stella&#8217;s site, and you&#8217;ll see that Hannert has had a hand in many well-known fashion and advertising images. (Also: The reader who suggested I contact him sent over <a href="http://www.imagesource.com/blog/art-of-retouching-1-peter-hannert/" target="_blank">this interesting interview</a>.) The portrait is by Adam Sternin—and Hannert <em>swears</em> he didn&#8217;t do any work on it.</p>
<p><em>The rules: Participants can choose which of 40-odd questions they’d like to answer, but they have to answer numbers one through four (and at least 12 total).</em></p>
<p><strong>1. How long have you lived in the area? Where did you move from? Where are you originally from?</strong> Originally from Michigan. Moved to New York 24 Years ago. Stella Digital&#8217;s office has been in Tribeca for the last 9 years. I moved down to Tribeca from NoHo two years ago so I could walk to work.</p>
<p><strong>2. Married? Partnered? If so, what’s his/her name and occupation?</strong> Not married.</p>
<p><strong>3. Kids? Pets?</strong> Two girls, 8 and 4 years old.</p>
<p><strong>4. Where do you live?</strong> BPC—great for kids!</p>
<p><strong>5. The best deal around:</strong> Not really Tribeca but close—Staten Island ferry! Great to get out on the water—get someone you like to be with, good sushi and some beer and take a sunset cruise past the the Statue of Liberty, etc. then come back to NYC. Nice ride and it&#8217;s free. (I haven&#8217;t done this since college but I remember it being fun.)</p>
<p><strong>6. My most-frequented restaurants:</strong> Nobody takes better care of me than the <a title="The Odeon" href="http://tribecacitizen.com/restaurant/the-odeon/" target="_blank">Odeon</a>. I also like <a title="Marc Forgione" href="http://tribecacitizen.com/restaurant/marc-forgione/" target="_blank">Marc Forgione</a>, <a title="Greenwich Grill" href="http://tribecacitizen.com/restaurant/greenwich-grill/" target="_blank">Greenwich Grill</a>, <a title="Blaue Gans" href="http://tribecacitizen.com/restaurant/blaue-gans/" target="_blank">Blaue Gans</a>, <a title="The Harrison" href="http://tribecacitizen.com/restaurant/the-harrison/" target="_blank">the Harrison</a>&#8230;.</p>
<p><strong>7. For special occasions, I go to:</strong> Marc Forgione is good—but then so is that Palm at <a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/restaurant/walkers/">Walker&#8217;s</a> [see #10]&#8230;.</p>
<p><strong>8. Best sandwich:</strong> Columbine [now <a title="Café Clementine (f.k.a. Columbine)" href="http://tribecacitizen.com/restaurant/columbine/" target="_blank">Café Clementine</a>], <a title="Grandaisy Bakery" href="http://tribecacitizen.com/restaurant/grandaisy-bakery/" target="_blank">Grandaisy Bakery</a>, and <a title="Mangez Avec Moi" href="http://tribecacitizen.com/restaurant/mangez-avec-moi/" target="_blank">Mangez Avec Moi</a> all make good sandwiches—but one of the best sandwiches on the earth is the BLT at the Odeon.</p>
<p><strong>10. Most delicious cocktail:</strong> The Russian Caravan at <a title="Brandy Library" href="http://tribecacitizen.com/restaurant/brandy-library/" target="_blank">Brandy Library</a> is really good but that place is a bit stuffy—there are also good cocktails at <a title="Smith &amp; Mills" href="http://tribecacitizen.com/restaurant/smith-mills/" target="_blank">Smith &amp; Mills</a>. The best might be a cold Palm beer poured by my friend John at Walker&#8217;s.</p>
<p><strong>16. How I stay fit:</strong> I used to go to <a href="http://www.peteranthonyfitness.com/" target="_blank">Peter Anthony</a>. It&#8217;s really a great place to get in shape! I just got too busy to make it there. If I find some more time I&#8217;ll definitely go back.</p>
<p><strong>17. Where I get beautiful:</strong> Well, I do own a retouching company&#8230;.</p>
<p><strong>18. What’s the area’s best-kept secret?</strong> Wouldn&#8217;t be a secret if we told&#8230;.</p>
<p><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/tribeca-wine-merchants-10811.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-30031 alignleft" title="tribeca wine merchants 10811" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/tribeca-wine-merchants-10811.jpg" alt="" width="294" height="441" /></a></p>
<p><strong>20. A worthy splurge:</strong> Wine! <a href="http://chambersstwines.com/" target="_blank">Chambers Street Wines</a> and <a href="http://www.tribecawine.com/" target="_blank">Tribeca Wine Merchants</a> [left] are great.</p>
<p><strong>21. A recent case of sticker shock: [Please avoid real estate.]</strong> The frickin&#8217; parking garage. It&#8217;s a little annoying to pay a small rent to park one&#8217;s car.</p>
<p><strong>23. Rainy-day activity:</strong> Swimming with the kids at the <a href="http://www.manhattanyouth.org/" target="_blank">Downtown Community Center</a>!</p>
<p><strong>25. Kids’ classes you’d recommend:</strong> <a href="http://downtowndancefactory.com" target="_blank">Downtown Dance Factory</a> is great!</p>
<p><strong>33. If money were no object, I’d&#8230;.</strong> I have a friend (and Tribecan) involved with an amazing charity called <a href="http://esyny.org" target="_blank">Edible School Yard</a>. I would like to see all the schools here put gardens in like they&#8217;ve done at P.S. 216. If money were no object, I&#8217;d make it happen.</p>
<p><strong>39. If I could change one thing about the neighborhood:</strong> Tribeca could really use a great Mexican place. I won&#8217;t name the one or two we have but let&#8217;s just say, they&#8217;re not up to par.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>45. If I couldn’t live here, I’d live in….</strong> Argentina.</p>
<p><em>If you’d like to do the TCQ&amp;A—or you want to recommend someone—email <a href="mailto:tribecacitizen@gmail.com">tribecacitizen@gmail.com</a>.</em></p>
<p><strong>Recent TCQ&amp;As:</strong><br />
• <a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/2011/07/18/tcqa-dan-kohn/">Dan Kohn</a></p>
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		<title>Special Newsletter: Sales, Events, and Offers</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erik Torkells</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cristina Dos Santos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Downtown Dance Factory]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Freshocracy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Friends of Duane Park]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Inside Tribeca Loft Tour]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Save on home decor, food, holiday parties, fitness, kids’ educational activities, pet care, and local events.]]></description>
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<div class="email-only"><a href="http://www.tribecacitizen.com"><img class="alignnone" title="Tribeca Citizen" src="http://www.tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/themes/tribeca/images/TC_logo_email.gif" alt="" width="450" height="54" border="0" /></a></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://justscandinavian.com"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-29283" style="margin: 5px auto 10px auto; float: clear; display: block; border: 1px solid #959595; background: #ffffff; padding: 10px;" title="Just Scandinavian" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/just-scandinavian.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="315" /></a><a href="http://www.justscandinavian.com" target="_blank">A RARE SALE AT JUST SCANDINAVIAN: 30%–50% OFF</a></strong><br />
Stock up on holiday gifts (or pick up something for yourself) at <a href="http://www.justscandinavian.com" target="_blank">Just Scandinavian</a>&#8216;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, <a href="http://www.justscandinavian.com" target="_blank">justscandinavian.com</a>.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://brownpapertickets.com/event/202441"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-29009" style="margin: 5px auto 10px auto; float: clear; display: block; border: 1px solid #959595; background: #ffffff; padding: 10px;" title="Taste of The Seaport" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/taste-of-the-seaport.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="280" /></a><strong><a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/202441" target="_blank">THE 2ND ANNUAL “TASTE OF THE SEAPORT” FESTIVAL</a></strong><br />
South Street Seaport is pleased to present the <a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/202441" target="_blank">“Taste of The Seaport,”</a> 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 <a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/202441" target="_blank">brownpapertickets.com/<wbr>event/202441</wbr></a>. Day-of tickets are $30 for five tastings.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thepalm.com/myparty"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-29463" style="margin: 5px auto 10px auto; float: clear; display: block; border: 1px solid #959595; background: #ffffff; padding: 10px;" title="Palm Tribeca" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Palm-Tribeca-West-Room.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="279" /></a><a href="http://www.thepalm.com/Tribeca" target="_blank"><strong>PLAN A PARTY AT PALM TRIBECA AND EVERYBODY WINS</strong></a><br />
<a href="http://www.thepalm.com/Tribeca" target="_blank">The Palm Tribeca</a> has an offer that&#8217;ll get you in the holiday mood: Book a party before Oct. 31 and you&#8217;ll receive a $300 gift card (if it&#8217;s a dinner) or $150 gift card (luncheon). What&#8217;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: <a href="http://www.thepalm.com/myparty" target="_blank">thepalm.com/myparty</a>.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://scottsdogwalkingandcatcare.com"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-29003" style="margin: 5px auto 10px auto; float: clear; display: block; border: 1px solid #959595; background: #ffffff; padding: 10px;" title="Scotts Dog Walking &amp; Cat Care" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Scotts-Dog-Walking-and-Cat-Care.png" alt="" width="342" height="154" /></a><a href="http://scottsdogwalkingandcatcare.com" target="_blank"><strong>INTRODUCING A NEW DOG WALKING AND CAT CARE SERVICE</strong></a><br />
<a href="http://scottsdogwalkingandcatcare.com" target="_blank">Scott’s Dog Walking and Cat Care</a> 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 <a href="http://www.scottsdogwalkingandcatcare.com/">scottsdogwalkingandcatcare.com</a>, and then give us a call for a meet and greet. As an introductory offer, we’ll take 20% off one week’s walking.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.downtowndancefactory.com/adult-class-types.php"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-29254" style="margin: 5px auto 10px auto; float: clear; display: block; border: 1px solid #959595; background: #ffffff; padding: 10px;" title="Downtown Dance Factory" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Downtown-Dance-Factory.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="314" /></a><a href="http://www.downtowndancefactory.com/adult-classes-types.php" target="_blank"><strong>WHY SHOULD KIDS HAVE ALL THE FUN?</strong></a><br />
<a href="http://downtowndancefactory.com/" target="_blank">Downtown Dance Factory</a> 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&#8217;re held in the morning, at lunchtime, and at night. They&#8217;re $20 each or $175 for a 10-class card (pick and choose from the adult classes). Either way, it&#8217;s a steal. The full schedule is on <a href="http://www.downtowndancefactory.com/adult-class-types.php" target="_blank">our website</a>. And no need to commit to a full semester—drop in whenever!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://downtownenrichment.com"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-29218" style="margin: 5px auto 10px auto; float: clear; display: block; border: 1px solid #959595; background: #ffffff; padding: 10px;" title="Yak Academy" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Yak-Academy.png" alt="" width="420" height="282" /></a><a href="http://downtownenrichment.com" target="_blank"><strong>&#8220;BEING BILINGUAL BUILDS BRAINPOWER&#8221; —<em>PARENTS</em></strong></a><br />
Held at <a href="http://downtownenrichment.com" target="_blank">Tribeca FasTracKids</a>, Yak Academy&#8217;s Spanish and Mandarin classes are play-based, with native speakers providing a window into world cultures. There&#8217;s a half-day immersion preschool for ages 3–5—it&#8217;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; <a href="http://downtownenrichment.com" target="_blank">downtownenrichment.com</a>.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.asphaltgreen.org/batteryparkcity"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-29260" style="margin: 5px auto 10px auto; float: clear; display: block; border: 1px solid #959595; background: #ffffff; padding: 10px;" title="Asphalt Green Battery Park City" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/asphalt-green3.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="81" /></a><a href="http://www.asphaltgreen.org/batteryparkcity" target="_blank">BE A CHARTER MEMBER OF ASPHALT GREEN BPC</a></strong><br />
<a href="http://www.asphaltgreen.org/batteryparkcity" target="_blank">Asphalt Green Battery Park City</a> 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. <a href="http://www.asphaltgreen.org/batteryparkcity">www.asphaltgreen.org/batteryparkcity</a>.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.worthstreetvet.com/" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-29339" style="margin: 5px auto 10px auto; float: clear; display: block; border: 1px solid #959595; background: #ffffff; padding: 10px;" title="Worth Street Veterinary Center" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Taxi-Pug-crop2.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="283" /><strong>$50 OFF FIRST EXAM AT WORTH STREET VETERINARY CENTER</strong></a><br />
Looking for a <em>better</em> veterinary hospital? Come visit the <a href="http://www.worthstreetvet.com/" target="_blank">Worth Street Veterinary Center</a>, 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.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.kumon.com/battery-park-city"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-29488" style="margin: 5px auto 10px auto; float: clear; display: block; border: 1px solid #959595; background: #ffffff; padding: 10px;" title="Kumon of Battery Park City" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Kumon.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="320" /></a><a href="http://www.kumon.com/battery-park-city" target="_blank"><strong>OPEN HOUSE &amp; SWEEPSTAKES AT KUMON OF BATTERY PARK CITY</strong></a><br />
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.)</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cristinadossantos.com"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-29519" style="margin: 5px auto 10px auto; float: clear; display: block; border: 1px solid #959595; background: #ffffff; padding: 10px;" title="Cristina Dos Santos" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Cristina-Dos-Santos.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="583" /></a><a href="http://cristinadossantos.com" target="_blank"><strong>10% OFF AT CRISTINA DOS SANTOS&#8217;S HOME DESIGN BOUTIQUE</strong></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://freshocracy.com/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-29161" style="margin: 5px auto 10px auto; float: clear; display: block; border: 1px solid #959595; background: #ffffff; padding: 10px;" title="Freshocracy" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Freshocracy.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="280" /></a><a href="http://freshocracy.com/" target="_blank">$50 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER FROM FRESHOCRACY</a></strong><br />
<a href="http://freshocracy.com/" target="_blank">Freshocracy</a> is a subscription service that provides locally farmed ingredients for three meals that can be prepared in around 30 minutes. They&#8217;re quick, healthy, and interesting dishes that are easy to make and let you avoid the supermarket madness. To celebrate its expansion downtown, <a href="http://freshocracy.com/" target="_blank">Freshocracy</a> is offering new customers $50 off their first order. Redemption code: TRIBECAFRESH. Expires Oct. 31, 2011.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://duanepark.org"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-29145" style="margin: 5px auto 10px auto; float: clear; display: block; border: 1px solid #959595; background: #ffffff; padding: 10px;" title="Inside Tribeca Loft Tour" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Inside-Tribeca-Loft-Tour.png" alt="" width="420" height="278" /></a><a href="http://duanepark.org" target="_blank"><strong>BUY TIX NOW FOR THE INSIDE TRIBECA LOFT TOUR AND SAVE</strong></a><br />
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 <a href="http://duanepark.org/">duanepark.org</a>. 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.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Thank you to all the sponsors! If you&#8217;re interested in advertising in the newsletter, email <a href="mailto:tribecacitizen@gmail.com">tribecacitizen@gmail.com</a>.</em></p>
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		<title>The Happiest Feet in Town</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:50:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erik Torkells</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At Tribeca's first comprehensive dance center, Downtown Dance Factory, your child can choose from a variety of dance styles, ballet to tap to hip hop. But don't drag your feet! The semester begins next Friday and classes are filling up.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DDF-LOGO.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-28206" title="DDF-LOGO" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DDF-LOGO.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="125" /></a>The first step to enjoying dance is determining which style is right for you. The second step is finding someone to teach you. Tribeca&#8217;s first comprehensive dance center, <a href="http://www.downtowndancefactory.com/" target="_blank">Downtown Dance Factory</a> has a full-floor studio complex at 291 Broadway (at Reade) where your child can choose from a wide variety of dance styles, ballet to tap to hip hop. The full menu is below. But don&#8217;t drag your feet! The semester begins next Friday, September 16, and classes are filling up. <a href="http://www.downtowndancefactory.com/registration.php" target="_blank">Register here</a> or by calling 212-962-1800.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">••••••••••••••••••••</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>BALLET</strong><br />
Headed up by former New York City Ballet ballerina Jessica Flynn, the ballet program starts with KindiBallet classes for 3-and-4-year-olds and progresses through to 4th graders. Strong technique is encouraged—this <em>is</em> ballet, after all—but within a creative and encouraging environment.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0584.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28191" title="DSC_0584" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0584.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="280" /></a></strong>••••••••••••••••••••</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>JAZZ / HIP HOP FUSION<br />
</strong>If your child dreams of dancing her way onto MTV, this is the class. Combining technical aspects of jazz dance with modern hip hop elements, it explores the style of dance used in present-day video clips, movies, and on dance floors everywhere—within the bounds of what&#8217;s age-appropriate! There&#8217;s also KindiHop! for preschoolers and the edgier street hip hop for pre-teens and teens.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_3322.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28195" title="DSC_3322" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_3322.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="630" /></a></strong>•••••••••••••••••••</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>LYRICAL</strong><strong><br />
</strong>DDF added this modern/interpretive dance style to its program just last year, but after the class&#8217;s beautiful recital performance, demand has soared: The program has quadrupled, giving students from 2nd through 6th grade the opportunity to express themselves.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_9776.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28197" title="IMG_9776" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_9776.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="671" /></a></strong>••••••••••••••••••</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>TADA! MUSICAL THEATER<br />
</strong>DDF is thrilled to offer musical theater classes again this year, run by the award-winning Tada! Youth Theater group. Expect lots of fun singing, dancing, and acting, culminating with a semester-end presentation.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_1799_2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28196" title="IMG_1799_2" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_1799_2.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="280" /></a></strong>••••••••••••••••••</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>BOYS PROGRAM</strong><strong><br />
</strong>With five sons between them, DDF&#8217;s co-founders were adamant that a boys program be an integral part of the offerings. The all-boy classes see close to 100 boys come through the doors of DDF each week. Hip hop, breakdancing, funk—these boys rock.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_1206.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28192" title="DSC_1206" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_1206.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="353" /></a></strong>•••••••••••••••••••</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>TAP</strong><strong><br />
</strong>Tap is also a relatively new dance style at DDF, and they can hardly keep up with demand. With KindiCombo (ballet/tap combination) classes for preschoolers and tap for big kids too, it&#8217;s a great way to discover your inner rhythm—and make a great big noise!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_1954.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28193" title="DSC_1954" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_1954.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="632" /></a></strong>•••••••••••••••••••</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>TUTU TOTS</strong><strong><br />
</strong>DDF&#8217;s youngest dancers are the two-year-old TutuTotters. Students and their caregivers are exposed to a &#8220;tasting menu&#8221; of dance styles—ballet, jazz/hip hop, creative movement, fun dance-based games, and most importantly, a large dose of imagination!</p>
<p><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_2490_2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28194" title="DSC_2490_2" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_2490_2.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="288" /></a><em>Photographs by <a href="http://www.angelaweir.com/" target="_blank">Angela Weir</a>. This post was sponsored by Downtown Dance Factory.</em></p>
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		<title>So You Think You Can&#8217;t Dance?</title>
		<link>http://tribecacitizen.com/2011/06/28/so-you-think-you-cant-dance/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:21:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erik Torkells</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Not only is dancing out-and-out fun, it's a great way for kids to be active. With its four-studio complex, Downtown Dance Factory has classes in all sorts of styles, for ages two through teen. It even offers classes for adults—when was the last time you shook your groove thing?]]></description>
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<p>On May 22, nearly 2,000 people came to watch—and applaud—as more than 500 <a href="http://downtowndancefactory.com" target="_blank">Downtown Dance Factory</a> performers danced their hearts out. It was a spectacular afternoon, as you can see from Anna Palma’s photos!</p>
<p><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/4.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-23820 alignright" title="-4" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/4-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>Not only is dancing out-and-out fun, it’s a <em>great</em> way for kids to be active. With a four-studio complex at Broadway and Reade, Downtown Dance Factory has dance classes for ages two through teen, in ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, all-boys, and lyrical. DDF also offers musical-theater classes (in partnership with TADA! Youth Theater) and awesome birthday parties. There are even <a href="http://downtowndancefactory.com/class-types.php" target="_blank">dance classes for adults</a>—when was the last time <em>you</em> shook your groove thing?</p>
<p><a href="http://downtowndancefactory.com/registration.php" target="_blank">Registration is open now for fall</a> and for <a href="http://downtowndancefactory.com/summer-program.php#register" target="_blank">week-long programs in July</a>.</p>
<p>••• “You try your best as a parent to expose your kiddies to people,<br />
places, and activities that will enrich and shape them into<br />
well-rounded big people&#8230;. DDF does that on so many levels!” —Amy</p>
<p>••• “I really applaud you for getting boys into your dance program. I love<br />
having a boy who is equally devoted to baseball and dancing!” —Nelle</p>
<p>••• “Hats off for the hundreds of children whose lives you&#8217;ve made better,<br />
who you&#8217;ve gotten in better touch with their bodies and music, who are<br />
so proud of themselves after their performance.” —Jamie</p>
<p><em>Downtown Dance Factory is at 291 Broadway, 5th floor; 212-962-1800;</em><br />
<em> <a href="http://downtowndancefactory.com/">downtowndancefactory.com</a>.</em></p>
<p><em><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/31.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23819" title="-3" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/31.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="280" /></a><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/7.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23823" title="-7" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/7.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="280" /></a><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23818" title="-2" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/2.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="280" /></a><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/5.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23821" title="-5" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/5.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="280" /></a><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/6.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23822" title="-6" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/6.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="280" /></a>This post was sponsored by Downtown Dance Factory.</em></p>
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		<title>TCQ&amp;A: &#8220;We Could Buy the Whole Steven Alan Store&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 11:42:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erik Torkells</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Michelle and Daniel Lehmann, founders of the new online marketplace reCrib, share their Tribeca favorites—from coffee-snob-worthy cafés to who makes the best Bloody Marys.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/lehmanns-51911-by-tribeca-citizen.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21863" title="lehmanns 51911 by tribeca citizen" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/lehmanns-51911-by-tribeca-citizen.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="420" /></a>After closing Clio, their much-loved Soho housewares shop, Michelle and Daniel Lehmann picked up and moved to Tribeca—and promptly launched a new business, <a href="http://reCrib.com" target="_blank">reCrib.com</a>. It&#8217;s a national online marketplace for used (but high-end) kids&#8217; and babies&#8217; gear and clothing. &#8220;As our kids outgrew their strollers and cribs, we looked for the go-to site to buy and sell stuff like that, and we were surprised to learn it didn&#8217;t exist,&#8221; says Daniel. &#8220;So we created reCrib.&#8221; Listings are currently free—making this weekend an ideal time to do some spring cleaning (and perhaps recoup some of your costs)&#8230;.</p>
<p><strong>How long have you lived in the area?</strong><br />
We moved to Tribeca from Soho three months ago, and now can&#8217;t imagine living anywhere else. Ah, the peace and quiet and neighborhood feel—we love it!</p>
<div id="attachment_21865" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/nero-cookie-42111-by-tribeca-citizen.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-21865" title="nero cookie 42111 by tribeca citizen" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/nero-cookie-42111-by-tribeca-citizen-300x242.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="242" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Locanda Verde&#39;s Nero cookie</p></div>
<p><strong>Which restaurants do you frequent most often?</strong><br />
We&#8217;re huge fans of <a title="Locanda Verde" href="http://tribecacitizen.com/restaurant/locanda-verde/">Locanda Verde</a>—love the pastas, sheep&#8217;s milk ricotta crostini, and lamb meatball sliders—plus Karen DeMasco&#8217;s desserts are ridiculously good. <a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/restaurant/landmarc/" target="_blank">Landmarc</a> is so great and easy for brunch—perfect with the kiddies and they serve the best Bloody Marys. <a title="Terroir Tribeca" href="http://tribecacitizen.com/restaurant/terroir-tribeca/" target="_blank">Terroir</a> always feels like a good night out and you can always find an exciting new wine that you haven&#8217;t tried before, not to mention their delish small plates of food.</p>
<p><strong>Where do you order in (or get take-out) from? Are there dishes you always order?</strong><br />
We tend to cook a lot but if we do order in: <a title="Bread Tribeca" href="http://tribecacitizen.com/restaurant/bread-tribeca/">Bread</a> (the chicken Milanese is <em>so</em> good and it&#8217;s one of the best values in town) and <a title="Dean’s" href="http://tribecacitizen.com/restaurant/deans/" target="_blank">Dean&#8217;s</a> (for pizza and we always order the salad with lentils and grilled chicken for a healthier alternative). And if we&#8217;re feeling indulgent, we&#8217;ll pick up sushi from <a title="Nobu" href="http://tribecacitizen.com/restaurant/nobu/" target="_blank">Nobu</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Which shops do you find it hard to resist popping into when you pass by?</strong><br />
<a href="http://stevenalan.com" target="_blank">Steven Alan</a>—we both feel like we could buy the whole store. Daniel&#8217;s entire closet is literally filled with the men&#8217;s shirts in every pattern you can imagine. Plus, the sample sale is a not-to-be-missed event. My kids can&#8217;t pass by <a title="Billy’s Bakery" href="http://tribecacitizen.com/restaurant/billys-bakery/" target="_blank">Billy&#8217;s Bakery </a>without buying a cupcake—and we always sneak in a banana pudding to our order.</p>
<p><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/metro-bikes-51211-by-tribeca-citizen.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-21864" title="metro bikes 51211 by tribeca citizen" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/metro-bikes-51211-by-tribeca-citizen.jpg" alt="" width="294" height="392" /></a><strong>What was the last non-essential item you bought in Tribeca?</strong><br />
A bright pink bike for our daughter at <a href="http://www.metrobicycles.com/" target="_blank">Metro Bicycles</a> (right).</p>
<p><strong>Are there any services (salon, fitness, etc.) that you’re particularly glad are in the neighborhood?</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.soul-cycle.com/" target="_blank">SoulCycle</a>, the best 45-minute workout available.</p>
<p><strong>What’s the area’s best-kept secret?</strong><br />
<a title="Smith &amp; Mills" href="http://tribecacitizen.com/restaurant/smith-mills/" target="_blank">Smith &amp; Mills</a>, a fab bar on N. Moore with no sign and killer cocktails. <a href="http://www.bitzkidsnyc.com/" target="_blank">Bit&#8217;z Kids</a> has the best skinny, stretchy jeans for little girls that are really well priced. And you may think of <a title="Moomah" href="http://tribecacitizen.com/restaurant/moomah/" target="_blank">Moomah</a> as a place to bring the kids, but it also serves Counter Culture coffee—we&#8217;re huge coffee snobs and that is some of the best in the city.</p>
<p><strong>Where do you always take out-of-towners?</strong><br />
On a bike ride along the river, with a pit stop at Pier 25, our kids&#8217; favorite playground.</p>
<p><strong>What’s your favorite part of the area (street, park, whatever)?</strong><br />
Coming from Soho, which was always so noisy and crowded, we love how quiet and residential Northern Tribeca feels. It still has so much of the neighborhood&#8217;s original character, with its old loft buildings, signage and cobblestone streets. We feel really fortunate to live in that part of the hood.</p>
<p><strong>Your most memorable celebrity sighting?</strong><br />
Beyoncé isn&#8217;t bad.</p>
<p><strong>If you could change one thing about the neighborhood, what would it be?</strong><br />
Less wind.</p>
<div id="attachment_21866" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 280px"><a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/ddf_18.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-21866" title="ddf_18" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/ddf_18.jpg" alt="" width="270" height="390" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Downtown Dance Factory by Angela Weir (angelaweirphotography.com)</p></div>
<p><strong>Any questions you wish you&#8217;d been asked?</strong><br />
Other favorite spots? <a href="http://downtowndancefactory.com" target="_blank">Downtown Dance Factory</a>—awesome ballet and hip-hop classes for kids, really nice people who run it, and a cool, mod space. Saturday mornings at <a href="http://www.manhattanyouth.org/" target="_blank">Downtown Community Center</a>—swimming, pottery, pinball machines, and basketball—need we say more?! <a title="Kaffe 1668" href="http://tribecacitizen.com/restaurant/kaffe-1668/" target="_blank">Kaffe 1668</a>—in addition to excellent coffee from Stumptown and Counter Culture, it&#8217;s a really good spot for working away from home or the office. Try the housemade sandwiches and chocolate-chip cookies.</p>
<p><strong>Recent TCQ&amp;As:</strong><br />
• <a href="http://tribecacitizen.com/2011/05/03/tcqa-tribeca-is-like-mr-rogers-neighborhood/" target="_blank">Carol Adams: &#8220;Tribeca Is Like Mr. Rogers&#8217; Neighborhood&#8221;</a><br />
• <a href="../2011/04/11/tcqa-the-chocolate-chip-cookies-at-goodie-girl-cafe-are-crazy-good/" target="_blank">Tory Weil: “The Cookies at Goodie Girl Café Are Crazy Good”</a><br />
• <a href="../2011/05/03/2011/02/28/tcqa-when-i-moved-to-tribeca-the-odeon-was-an-automat/" target="_blank">Deborah Lupard: “When I Moved to Tribeca, the Odeon Was an Automat”</a><br />
• <a href="../2011/05/03/2011/04/11/2011/01/18/tcqa-i-want-bouley-bakery-back/" target="_blank">Alycea Ungaro: “I Want Bouley Bakery Back”</a><br />
• <a href="../2011/05/03/2011/04/11/2010/12/16/tcqa-i-can-be-naughty-at-times-so-lets-skip-that-question/" target="_blank">Marla Mase: “I Can Be Naughty at Times So Let’s Skip That Question”</a></p>
<p><em>If you know someone who&#8217;d make for a great TCQ&amp;A, please email <a href="mailto:tribecacitizen@gmail.com" target="_blank">tribecacitizen@gmail.com</a>.</em></p>
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		<title>No More &#8220;I&#8217;m Bored!&#8221;: Keeping Kids Busy This Summer</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 09:01:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erik Torkells</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The longest days of the year can get really, really long if you have a bored child hanging around. Keep 'em occupied—and happy!—with these excellent neighborhood options.]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>The longest days of the year can get </em>really, really<em> long if you have a bored child hanging around. Keep &#8216;em occupied—and happy!—with these excellent neighborhood options. </em><em>As always,  click on the blue text for  more  information.</em></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://moomah.com" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21449" style="margin: 5px auto 10px auto; float: clear; display: block; border: 1px solid #959595; background: #ffffff; padding: 10px;" title="moomah" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/moomah.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="280" /><strong>MOOMAH</strong></a><br />
Drop in anytime for summer fun at <a href="http://moomah.com" target="_blank">Moomah</a>! We&#8217;ve created some exciting themed projects to accompany the warm weather: Join us for All About Bugs! (the week of June 13), Dinosaurs! (the week of July 11), and Fairies &amp; Fairy Tales! (the week of July 25). You never need a reservation and there&#8217;s always something beautiful to create, delicious food to eat, and coffee, wine, and beer to drink&#8230;. And now we&#8217;re thrilled to be serving 3 Twins Organic Ice Cream. See you this summer!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tribecalanguage.com/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21450" style="margin: 5px auto 10px auto; float: clear; display: block; border: 1px solid #959595; background: #ffffff; padding: 10px;" title="tribeca language logo with address280" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tribeca-language-logo-with-address280.jpg" alt="" width="283" height="280" /></a><strong><a href="http://www.tribecalanguage.com/" target="_blank">TRIBECA LANGUAGE</a></strong><br />
Our extended summer program teaches children a language (Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese, or German) through arts, movement, and music. Activities range from practicing traditional dances and songs to choosing a historical moment and performing a skit in the target language. Children will receive a hands-on education about artistic contributions made by their country of focus by creating similar works of their own! Our activities integrate traditions of the world as a means to encourage the student’s multicultural awareness.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://exerblast.com" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21451" style="margin: 5px auto 10px auto; float: clear; display: block; border: 1px solid #959595; background: #ffffff; padding: 10px;" title="exerblast" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/exerblast.jpg" alt="" width="372" height="283" /><strong>EXERBLAST</strong></a><br />
In late May, New York families in search of health, fun, and quality time together will be offered an exciting new choice when <a href="http://exerblast.com" target="_blank">eXerBlast</a>, an imaginative and playful fitness space, opens its doors to the public. eXerBlasters will experience a research-based, action-packed adventure that promotes their physical health as they and their families embark on a virtual journey from Tribeca to outer space and beyond.… Visit <a href="http://exerblast.com" target="_blank">exerblast.com</a> to learn more and sign up. Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.leggacyphotos.com/" target="_blank">leggacyphotos.com</a>.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thequadmanhattan.com/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21453" style="margin: 5px auto 10px auto; float: clear; display: block; border: 1px solid #959595; background: #ffffff; padding: 10px;" title="the quad manhattan3" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/the-quad-manhattan3.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="287" /></a><strong><a href="http://www.thequadmanhattan.com/" target="_blank">THE QUAD MANHATTAN</a></strong><br />
Spend a summer of wonder and fun in our inclusive community. Following a twice-exceptional model, <a href="http://www.thequadmanhattan.com/" target="_blank">The Quad</a> individualizes for both gifts and struggles. A structured, yet peaceful, schedule allows for exploration of New York City plus all the unique classes and sophisticated instruction <a href="http://www.thequadmanhattan.com/" target="_blank">The Quad</a> has to offer. Children learn problem-solving and friendship skills and rotate through choices in the arts, tech, and movement, based on interest and skill level. Tutoring and swimming (with Imagine Swimming) available. For ages 3–12.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.torlykid.com" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21448" style="margin: 5px auto 10px auto; float: clear; display: block; border: 1px solid #959595; background: #ffffff; padding: 10px;" title="Torly Kid covers" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Torly-Kid-covers.jpg" alt="" width="360" height="280" /><strong>TORLY KID&#8217;S SUMMER BOOK CLUB</strong></a><br />
<a href="http://torlykid.com" target="_blank">Torly Kid</a>’s latest in a string of activities for kids 7+ is a  summer book club series. For $25, your lit-loving child gets a novel to  read ahead of time and an hour of creative book-related activities and  discussions. Selections include <em>The Wish Giver: Tales of a Coven Tree</em> (June 28), <em>Sideways Stories from Wayside School</em> (July 26), and <em>The Phantom Tollbooth</em> (August 30). Tuesdays, 4:30–5:30 p.m.; reserve in advance at 212-406-7440. More info at <a href="http://www.torlykid.com/" target="_blank">torlykid.com</a>.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://downtowndancefactory.com" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21454" style="margin: 5px auto 10px auto; float: clear; display: block; border: 1px solid #959595; background: #ffffff; padding: 10px;" title="DDF DE April 2011 Summer jpg_2 2802" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DDF-DE-April-2011-Summer-jpg_2-2802.jpg" alt="" width="245" height="280" /><strong>DOWNTOWN DANCE FACTORY</strong></a><br />
Just in time for summer: the <a href="http://downtowndancefactory.com" target="_blank">Downtown Dance Factory Summer Program</a>! Each week-long program offers your preschool and/or elementary-aged child a wide range of dance and performing arts-related options, including sessions in jazz/hip-hop, lyrical/modern dance, tap, musical theater, breaking, craft and costume-making, choreography, and improvisation. No prior experience is necessary. Summer sessions are July 5–8, July 11–15, July 18–22, and July 25–29. Call 212-962-1800 or register at <a href="http://downtowndancefactory.com" target="_blank">downtowndancefactory.com</a>.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.claremontprep.org/after_summer.php" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21455" style="margin: 5px auto 10px auto; float: clear; display: block; border: 1px solid #959595; background: #ffffff; padding: 10px;" title="Camp Claremont" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Camp-Claremont.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="280" /><strong>CAMP CLAREMONT</strong></a><br />
<a href="http://www.claremontprep.org/after_summer.php" target="_blank">Camp Claremont</a> offers 3–8 year-olds an amazingly diverse experience including daily swimming, sports, and outdoor time, plus crafts, woodworking, cooking, karate, yoga, and more. Theme weeks and special events add to the excitement. June 20–July 29 (two weeks or more required). Older children (entering 4th–8th grades) join our specialty academies—one-week programs in fine arts, music, cooking, filmmaking, and vocal performance. In the heart of the Financial District; 212-232-0266, ext. 254.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houseofjem.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21490" style="margin: 5px auto 10px auto; float: clear; display: block; border: 1px solid #959595; background: #ffffff; padding: 10px;" title="JEM3" src="http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/JEM3.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="315" /><strong>JEM FABRIC WAREHOUSE DIY MASH-UP FOR KIDS</strong></a><br />
We&#8217;re a community of designers, artists, crafters, sewers, and dreamers nestled among the aisles of downtown&#8217;s biggest fabric store (355 Broadway). Starting June 9, kids will be able to collaborate with artists and designers on workshops, such as Wearable Sculpture, make your own tote bags and dye resists, crazy crafted creatures, and with our JAW program with Anonymous gallery, Superhero Costumes. For more info: <a href="mailto:jemonbroadway@aol.com">jemonbroadway@aol.com</a>.</p>
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