NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: STEVEN ALAN HOME SHOP
Steven Alan described the wares as “organic modern” and a bit “crunchy,” and I’d say there’s more Berkeley here than modern-day Tribeca. (Tribeca in the 1970s, maybe.) That’s not a bad thing! Take a look around.

LOTS OF BRIGHT IDEAS AT TRIBECA PAINT AND HARDWARE
“Lighting is my specialty,” says Andy Scheman of Tribeca Paint and Hardware. “Send me your lighting question and I’ll respond!” Email him at tribecapaint@gmail.com for a free analysis of how to convert your lamps to LED to save energy. “Whether it’s new construction or retrofitting existing—we know all the options, so we can help determine what’s best for you.” Also, ask how your building can save a bundle on electricity by installing state-of-the-art LED lights and motion sensors in common areas such as the basement. Andy isn’t just talking the talk—his Tribeca residence is all-LED and he has helped many buildings “go green” affordably with their lighting. 217 W. Broadway (between White and Franklin), 925-7200, tribecapaint.com. Sponsored.

NOSY NEIGHBOR
“I was wondering if you have any updates on Pier 25. When will it be fully restored/repaired for the public?” —B. The answer is here.

TREAT OF THE WEEK: CLASSIC NY COOKIES
Visit Orwashers at All Good Things for some Classic New York Style Cookies. Some things are too good to change. Cakey black and whites and smooth rainbow cookies are still our favorite afternoon snack. Orwashers’ cookies are made in small batches and will satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth. Orwashers is New York’s oldest artisan bakery, hand making breads since 1916. 102 Franklin Street, 212-226-6000. Sponsored.

SEEN & HEARD
••• 3/18: New FiDi vegetarian restaurant. Plus: Battery Park carousel topping off soon; Pan Latin to go; Jem Fabric Warehouse update; David Z space on Broadway papered up; Nikon Building work.
••• 3/19: More Woolworth Building lobby tours. Plus: Hudson River Park in progress; “Bring It On” at 92YTribeca; Lower Manhattan Cultural Council gets more temporary space; My Little Sunshine.

EVER TRIED AQUASPINNING?
At the new Aqua fitness studio on Franklin, which soft-opened for two days this week, you can ride an underwater stationary bike.

IN THE NEWS
••• 3/18: FiDi building burns twice. Plus: Free type exhibit; Barry’s Bootcamp to sell food; Historic Front Street delay; Shigure ramen; Seaport restaurant sues; the Butterfly’s old-fashioned recipe; 99 John sale; Complete Body gym.
••• 3/19: Tribeca man makes big mistake. (Several mistakes, actually.) Plus: The Fulton Center; 23 Wall tenantless after seven years; Woolworth Building apartments; Community Board 1 faces budget cut; Beekman traffic light; WTC transit hub.
••• 3/20: The restaurant at All Good Things. Plus: City makes deal for Seaport markets (but not New Amsterdam Market); 1WTC observation deck; new Thai in FiDi; Verizon building starts its new life; praising 92YTribeca; Brookfield Place’s ambitions; Gwyneth’s new book.

TORLY KID’S BOOK CLUB IS BACK!
Every month, members of Torly Kid‘s book club will discuss the book in question (April’s is The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate) and participate in a related activity; they might also write letters to—or even meet!—the author. Books can be purchased at Torly Kid or elsewhere. Details are below, or for more information, visit torlykid.com/tk-book-club. Torly Kid is a hip Tribeca boutique specializing in custom gift baskets, party favors, clothing, and accessories for tot to tween. Sponsored.