NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: FRANÇOIS PAYARD BAKERY
I stopped by the new François Payard Bakery—it’s located across from Shake Shack, in the Goldman Sachs arcade—right after working out. It’s a miracle I didn’t hoover up everything in sight.

RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN TRIBECA
Five sales were reported in the past week.

NOSY NEIGHBOR
“Hey, I love your site—it’s a must-read for Tribeca residents. I was wondering if you have any idea what’s coming to the ground floor of 151 Hudson.” —Annabel

IN THE NEWS
••• 10/27: Protesters trash Franklin Street (video). Plus: Rethinking the school rezoning; PayPal’s pop-up; the Palm’s brand refresh; holiday pop-up in the Seaport.
••• 10/28: Generator crackdown. (Occupy Wall Street was playing with fire.) Plus: Jungsik tests a lower price; restaurant in landmarked former church; Tesla owner; artist buys on Walker.

COOKING LIKE ANDREW CARMELLINI
Test-driving the Locanda Verde chef’s new cookbook, American Flavor, by preparing three dishes for one meal.

SEEN & HEARD
••• 10/27: Zombie lit. Plus: Opening set for François Payard Bakery; Halloween refresher; app for history buffs; can anyone recommend a cleaning service or a quick way to donate furniture?; Greenmarket report.
••• Have I stumped you on Where in Tribeca…? You have until 4 p.m. (and never fear, the next one—on Friday—will be easier).

COMING UP
God’s memoir, Pickle Day, and the golden rule—not to mention Joseph Cotten, Troop Beverly Hills, Deborah Needleman, and a lot of art.

12 TWEETS OF TRIBECA
Welcome to TweeBeCa, where it’s all very late empire-ish.