••• I was Citi Biking home last night from Giorgione—on two glasses of wine, which was brave, I think—and I noticed that the new Hudson River Park dog run (near Pier 26) sure looked ready. (The photo above is old.) Turns out they’re awaiting some fencing material, and the new hope-for date is July 8.

••• Matt Bernson is having a summer sample sale: Thursday, June 27, to Sunday, June 30, 138 W. Broadway (that’s where the 25Park pop-up is), 11 a.m.-7 p.m. What to expect: “Sandals, flats, wedges, heels,” starting at $50. (Waiting to hear if any men’s product will be there.) Cash only. Which reminds me: If your shop is having a sale anytime before Labor Day, send me the info!

••• Readers have occasionally written in wishing there was a West Village–focused blog not unlike this one. Now there is: livingthevillage.com.

••• Booking at Le Restaurant (in/under All Good Things) just got easier: You can do it on City Eats.

••• Seen in the window of Reade Street Animal Hospital: