••• OK, here’s something new and different. For a freelance project, I need to find people in the U.K., Canada, Mexico, Germany, and Japan to come to the USA on a four- or five-day trip in mid-January. The person would have to write blog entries (or at least tell me what they did each day), and take photos or maybe even video. So it would help if they were somewhat creative, but they shouldn’t be professional writers. They do need to be from the country in question (and not expats). It really should be easy and fun—they’d get to go somewhere of their own choosing (within limits), and on their own. If you know anyone who might be game, please have them email me at tribecacitizen@gmail.com.

••• Girello is now serving entrées (along with pizza and panini).

••• Luke’s Lobster in FiDi is now on Seamless.

••• Speaking of gyms: The word flying around is that 84 Franklin is going to become a personal-training gym. Working on finding out the name….

••• Ristorante Aglio, the replacement for the TriBeCafe space at 277 Church, is having its grand opening on Dec. 8.

••• P.S. 234′s Friends & Fashion sale is in the (mysterious) Viet Gallery spave on Greenwich, open 11 a.m. 7 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday.

••• The word on Twitter is that Matt Bernson (shoes) is having a holiday sample sale December 8–10 at 20 Harrison (formerly Capucine). I just sent him an email to confirm it. Update: I do love a fast response! It’s 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, with fall and spring styles, and it’s cash only.

Located at 277 Church, TriBeCafe was a half-sister to Greenwich Grill.

“Yes, it is a sudden change, given that we just launched a new menu,” emailed Yoko Izu, who handles PR, marketing and events for the restaurants. “But, we’re excited about the new restaurant that is in the works and think it will be a great addition to the little Restaurant Row that’s forming on Church Street.” Looking forward to it! Although Reboot Row might be a better name, seeing how White & Church (née Il Matto) and Stuzzicheria have both undergone recent reinventions and the Matsugen space is in a big question mark.

••• Kevin Bacon took a nice photo of some Argentinian tourists in front of the old Columbine space. (And then another one of someone else.) I’m guessing that when people ask if they can take his photo, he takes theirs (instead?).

••• As touted in an HRP Mamas email, the Tone Academy of Music, a Suzuki school, has set up shop in the Space on White. Says the website: “Private lessons are available in violin, viola, piano, guitar, cello, voice, saxophone, flute, and recorder. Group class students will have the opportunity to try out percussion instruments as well as specialized Orff instruments.”

••• If you haven’t signed up for the Tribeca Citizen newsletter (look for “subscribe” in the upper right corner), what’s stopping you?

••• A reader tells me that Battery Park Swim & Fitness is closing for remodeling at the end of September, and when it reopens it’ll be for Gateway Plaza residents only. Perhaps they figured they wouldn’t be able to compete with Asphalt Green?

••• Want to work at the BOFFO Building Design pop-up (me neither), which I had thought was only Nicola Formichetti’s endeavor but actually involves a string of designers and architects? Here’s the Craigslist help-wanted ad.

••• Or maybe you’re more into herbs? Atera, where Compose was, has a position for you: “Position will require detailed knowledge of all culinary herbs. Responsibilities include market shopping, managing and harvesting several herb gardens on site, picking and prepping herbs for service. The cuisine is very herb focused—the position will be of central importance for the dining experience.”

••• On Sept. 7, TriBeCafe will launch a new tapas-style menu (after being closed Sept. 4–6): Dishes will include “Prosciutto Croquettes (with a crisp breaded shell that breaks open to reveal a creamy potato filling studded with salty pieces of prosciutto) and Shisito Frito (fried shisito peppers served with a little mound of yuzu citrus salt).”

Monday
“Properties of Play,” Canal Park Playhouse’s improv-theater thingamajig—just watch the video—makes its fortnightly appearance.

Tuesday
The Tribeca Meet & Greet is at Tribeca Beauty Spa. Organized by the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, it’s for business owners to network and locals to just come say hi. Wine by Frankly Wines; nibblybits by MaxDelivery. ••• Sheryl Crow, who has a new cookbook (If It Makes You Healthy: More Than 100 Delicious Recipes…), is at Barnes & Noble Tribeca. Here’s one of Sheryl’s two best songs. Too bad about all the sexyface in the video, though.

Wednesday
TriBeCafe celebrates cherry-blossom time with a party—cheap drinks and proceeds benefiting Japan earthquake relief.

Thursday
Speaking of Japan: City Winery’s big “Bridge to Japan” benefit is tonight. Lots of great talent.

Friday
Creepy movie Crash—not the Oscar winner, the David Cronenberg one about people who fetishize car accidents—is at 92YTribeca. “Great movie, huh?” I can hear someone asking you afterward. “Want a lift?”

Sunday
The Museum of Chinese in America’s Qing Ming Festival will include “kite making workshops, a family tree workshop, arts and crafts drop in stations as well as teaching artists’ demonstrations.” ••• Princess Katie and Racer Steve play for the kids at 92YTribeca. ••• South African star Johnny Clegg is at City Winery. I saw him open for Tracy Chapman once—dating myself here—and he put on a heck of a show.

As for ongoing events, you might consider…
”Goldilocks and the Three Bears”—with live music—at Manhattan Children’s Theatre. More video!

••• Duane Park restaurant’s Saturday-night burlesque show, The Sweets’ Shop, has a guest host Apr. 9–June 11: the legendary (in certain circles) Murray Hill.

••• From TriBeCafe: “To help out those affected by the disaster in Japan, we’ll be donating net proceeds from our 3/30 [cherry blossom festival] event to the Japanese Red Cross Society.”

••• On Sunday, Real Pilates is holding a special class taught by Alycea Ungaro, to benefit disaster relief in Japan; minimum donation: $125. There will be other classes (with other teachers) on Mar. 23 and Mar. 26.

••• Mrs. Cupcake‘s “express window” at Eamonn’s on Murray Street opens tomorrow—with a sneak preview this afternoon.

••• Downtown Magazine tweeted that the cover subject of its spring issue would be Drew Nieporent, photographed at Tribeca Grill.

••• From Donna Marotta at the Perfect Closet: “If you purchase two hours of wardrobe editing you’ll get one free hour of personal shopping (a $205 value for $150). If someone mentions Tribeca Citizen I’ll give them a second hour of personal shopping for just $25.00 (regular price $55).”

••• From Tribeca Beauty Spa: “Starting on Earth Day, April 22, and running until May 6, Tribeca Beauty Spa will be offering ‘Green Treatments’ with 15% of purchase price going to ‘Moon Current.’ […] Bring your ConEd bill, switch to Wind Power and get $10 gift certificate towards your next treatment!”

••• About that Borders “liquidation” sale: As commenter Philip Maher pointed out, “They’re offering 20% to 40% off the merchandise, and that means 20% off anything worth looking at.” I stopped by today, hoping there was something interesting happening, and from what I could tell the sale is 20% off everything except magazines, which are 40% off. If anyone notices that the store is taking the sale up a few notches, let me know.

••• TriBeCafe announced a “late night happy hour” from 10 p.m. to midnight, to go with its normal happy hour from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

••• I got excited when I saw this email from Albert Trummer: “I am pleased to announce that Theater Bar, my new experiment in mixology and entertainment, is opening to the public. [...] A new Twitter page (@TheaterBarNYC) has been created so you can follow our hourly countdown until the curtain goes up at Theater Bar, I will be posting sneak previews of the new cocktails as well.” Then I went to the Twitter page: It’s opening in “733 hours,” a.k.a. one month.

••• From Crewcuts: “Citibabes & crewcuts will be launching a special monthly reading hour for children in the neighborhood at crewcuts. The first Wednesday of each month, there will be a story time at the new crewcuts store in Tribeca from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. It starts March 9 with a St. Patrick’s Day theme.” Free green beer!

••• James at the Downtown Alliance posted this on the group’s blog: “In a tribute to famed British street artist Banky, yarn artist Agata Oleksiak has installed five versions of a Banksy design—a girl being carried away by balloons. Oleksiak, also known as Olek, has placed the tributes around the city in surprise locations. Yesterday, my colleague Nick found one just blocks from our office.” Olek was the one who knit a sweater for the Wall Street bull.

••• Half-portions are for losers: TriBeCafe is now offering pastas one-and-a-half times the normal size. (I don’t recall them being all that big to begin with.)

••• The Project No. 8 pop-up shop on Duane is supposed to close at the end of the month. I emailed co-owner Brian Janusiak to confirm it, and here’s what he said: “We always planned on ending sometime in the middle of February, but thought we would just end more naturally at the end of the month. This was predicated on our thinking we had the space until March 1. As crazy as it sounds, and maybe a little too telling about how many directions our attention is focused in, we found out that our lease is up at the end of March instead. So… we thought it would be great to keep our plan in place and then use the ‘extra-surprise-month’ to do a special project in the space, perhaps around Armory.” [The Armory is a modern/contemporary art show being held Mar. 3–6 this year.] He also said a lot of nice things about being in Tribeca; I think no one ever told him that fashion/design people are supposed to be unpleasant.

••• New at Babesta: This cute shirt by Infinitee. (“Just the one?” was my reply.)

••• Spotted this on Twitter: “Today, DineTonite adds Il Matto of Tribeca. Book a reservation through us and receive 25% off your ENTIRE check. No coupons necessary!” Not sure what DineTonightTonite is—like OpenTable? If anyone looks it up, feel free to explain in the comments.

••• Taste of Tribeca tickets go on sale online as of March 1; early-bird tickets are $35. The event is May 21.

Because everybody loves a bargain: This is a special newsletter devoted to sales, deals, and discounts in greater Tribeca, with descriptions written by the sponsors. As always, click on the blue text for more information. Remember to tell them where you saw the deal!

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CASS LILIEN
Personalized, engraved sterling silver or 14k gold stacking rings with diamonds are the perfect gift for all the proud moms in your life. The combinations are endless: The one pictured was for my favorite stylish grandma, but I can even make them with the names of your pets. This is the ultimate gift for dog lovers. Treat yourself or buy one for someone you love (and Tribeca Citizens get 10% off). Great for Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. Come into the shop at 24 Harrison and see what’s new or order online at casslilien.com.

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STUZZICHERIA
Chef Mike Franzetti fuses seasonal and imported ingredients from southern Italy to compose a menu of small plates, entrées, and desserts. This charming, windowed gem is known for items like “arancini” (rice balls), “cauliflower fritti” (fried cauliflower), and “pane panelle sliders” (fried chickpea with ricotta and caciocavallo cheese—voted the #2 sandwich by New York magazine). The wine list features Southern Italian vintages by the bottle or quartino. Stop in for a three-course prix-fixe lunch Monday–Friday or weekend brunch for $19.95. And don’t miss Tribeca’s most adored hot chocolate—made with Nutella and topped with homemade amaro marshmallows and cream.

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MANHATTAN CHILDREN’S THEATRE
Specializing in literary adaptations and original works by New York playwrights, Manhattan Children’s Theatre has entertained hundreds of thousands of kids and their families since 2002 with performances that are smart, funny, and exciting for audiences of any age. And now, for our Looney Tunes–inspired adaptation of “Little Red Riding Hood,” Tribeca Citizen readers take 20% off when using the code “CITIZEN” (good through Feb. 13). To order, visit mctny.org.

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TRIBECA PAINT HARDWARE & HOME
My name is Andy and I have been a Tribeca resident for over 25 years. My family has been in the hardware and paint business for four generations, and it was always my dream to establish a store in my neighborhood. Welcome to Tribeca Paint Hardware & Home, where you’ll find us friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to help. During February, my dog, Durham, and I are offering a 10% merchandise discount to our neighbors. Our lines include Benjamin Moore Paint, Caldrea, Casabella, Umbra, Miele, Dyson, Electrolux, and Sodastream, along with all kinds of light bulbs, hardware, and sustainable home goods.

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REAL PILATES
“The Real Pilates Spring Circuit combines the benefits of your hardest weight lifting session at the gym, your most intense cardio practice, along with the elongating power of Pilates.” —HauteLiving.com, January 2011

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TRIBECAFE
TriBeCafe’s 1st Anniversary Party! On Wednesday, Feb. 9, from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., TriBeCafe will be offering a $10 open bar (beer/wines/soft drinks) for its anniversary. Sign up on the guest list for the $10 price; otherwise $15 at the door. Cash only. Please RSVP for the guest list with full contact info to inquiries@tribecafe.net. And 20 attendees will win a VIP discount card at the restaurant! This event is open to the public.

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PAS DE DEUX SALON
Grand opening! Come and meet us! Relax into a natural atmosphere and discover your look. Introductory special through March: haircut, color, makeup, face waxing, and hair care are 20–25% off for new clients (call or visit website for details). Now available: kids’ haircut ($40) and kids’ makeup ($25). Pas de Deux Salon, 79 Worth St. (bet. Church and Broadway), 212-274-0079, pasdedeuxsalon.com; Tues.–Sat. 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

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KHUSHI SPA PRODUCTS
Khushi is about pure and simple. What goes on your body goes into your body. Khushi is mixed by hand in small batches right here in Tribeca! Enjoy 25% off your entire order using coupon code “tribeca” at check out. Valid until 2/18/11. Visit khushispa.com.

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THE PALM TRIBECA
The Palm Tribeca has a new dinner special for just $49.95 per person. The dinner begins with lobster bisque or one of three salads, followed by your choice of entrée—a trio of filet mignon medallions, prime top sirloin steak, or a pair of broiled jumbo lump crab cakes—and one family-style side. Finish off with New York cheesecake or crème brûlée. Available through Mar. 31. Reserve by calling 646-395-6393 or visit thepalm.com/tribeca.

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COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL
The Cosmopolitan Hotel is a historic hotel in the heart of Tribeca. Opened in 1851, the hotel is New York City’s oldest continuously operating hotel—a timeless classic among Tribeca, Soho, and lower Manhattan hotels. While providing the modern-day hotel amenities that a guest might desire, rooms have been updated but keep their original warmth, privacy, comfort, and charm. Check out our February rates starting at $99, including breakfast.

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MIND OVER MATTER HEALTH & FITNESS
Mind Over Matter offers One-On-One Specialty Workouts for all downtown moms. Regardless how old your little one is, if you’re a mom you qualify! We provide fitness specialists in Personal Training, Yoga, and Pilates. Whether you’re training at home, office or outdoors, MOM turns any space into your own private gym! New clients receive 20% off individual packages.

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TRIBECA TREATS
Free delivery on orders over $30, south of Houston St., Monday–Thursday! Don’t forget to treat your Valentine! Order a decadent box of chocolates, cookies, cupcakes, or a small cake to be delivered to his or her downtown office or home on Monday, Feb. 14. There’s no better way to say “I love you,” “I like you,” or “I’m stalking you”! (We will deliver to other locations too, but charges may apply.)

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DUDLEY’S PAW
A special deal from Dudley’s Paw! New dog-walking and pet-sitting clients receive their first service free! Offer expires 3/1/11 and may be redeemed by new clients who have never booked a service with us before. Some restrictions apply, visit dudleyspaw.com for more information. Dudley’s Paw, Tribeca’s first pet-supply store, is a specialty pet boutique featuring private walks and pet sitting, premium foods, treats, supplies, and more. Come in with your dog for a free treat!

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GYMBOREE PLAY & MUSIC MANHATTAN
Save $50 when you enroll with this ad! Come see why Gymboree Play & Music is the global leader in classes for kids. Offer can be used toward any of our great classes, including: Play & Learn, Music, Art, Global Kids, and School Skills (Preschool)! Good through Feb. 28; minimum 13-week enrollment; re-enroll and save $30 off your next semester! For class schedules and enrollment options go to gymboreeclasses.com or visit the site nearest you.

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PELEA MEXICANA
Pelea Mexicana is pleased to invite guests on a festive ride through the bustling streets of Mexico, with a dynamic menu featuring unique takes on Mexico’s diverse cuisine crafted by Chef Richard Caruso, formerly of Rosa Mexicano. Our happy hour includes all-you-can-eat tacos ($15), wood-baked chorizo queso fundido ($3), Mexican draft cervezas ($4), and a mouth-watering spectrum of frozen margaritas ($8). 33 Ave. of the Americas (one block south of Canal), 212-925-1600.

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Euphoria Spa: $99 Get Red Carpet Ready! Beauty Boot Camp Facial, Spray Tan, Brazilian Wax. New clients only; before 3/1. Limited appointments.

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Billy’s Bakery (75 Franklin) offers Tribeca Citizen readers a free cupcake with purchase through 2/12/11. Simply mention “Tribeca Citizen” at checkout.

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Tribeca Parenting, the ultimate resource for expectant and new parents, is offering 10% off any single registration. Call us at 646-863-4500 to redeem this offer!

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Cameo Closets: Premiere closet organizing and wardrobe styling service offers new sign-ups with Tribeca zips. $50/hour. Expires: 5/9/2011. Code: TRIBCIT. 646-797-6262, ty@cameoclosets.com.

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The Quad Manhattan is offering 10% discount for summer camp through Feb. 15.

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TriBeCa Therapy—TriBeCa’s resource for creative, non-diagnostic psychotherapy—is offering a free initial consultation for the month of February.

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PARTYpoopers, partySWANK: Take 10% off all party planning services. Contact: info@partySWANK.com, 212-274-9955. Promo expires 03/30/11.

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Jazzercise: One-hour dance fitness. Fun and welcoming. Burn 500+ calories. 65 Leonard at Church St. Half-price joining fee in February.

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