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

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CAFÉ CLOSED
Sad news for coffee lovers. Perhaps the $18,000 espresso machine will be put to use at its sister restaurant….

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

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

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

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