FIRST IMPRESSIONS: CHINA BLUE
Having done my best to erase my actual first impressions of China Blue, the new Shanghainese restaurant in the Capsouto Frères space, I headed back for dinner this past Saturday night.

THREE RESTAURANTS HAVE CLOSED
Churrascaria Tribeca (making way for a Mexican seafood restaurant), Portobello’s Pizzeria (future Juice Press site?), and Blueberry Fusion Café have all closed.

IN THE NEWS
••• 1/6: Fighting over nasal strips. Plus: Elevator robbery; Tribeca on “Departures” magazine cover; fashion shows at Spring Studios; Naked Lunch to be replaced by Miami bar; Skylofts apartment.
••• 1/7: World Center for the Performing Arts (as the WTC performing arts center wants to be known). Plus: Remembering the Wetlands; 100 Franklin developer pushes back the closing; old map of Lowest Manhattan.
••• 1/8: Tribecan joins “Real Housewives” cast. Plus: A hot dog vendor in 1936; small-loft analysis at 151 Hudson; corkscrew skyscraper in the works for Fulton Street.

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: KAREN LORD PILATES MOVEMENT
“I really believe in Pilates,” says Karen Lord, who has opened a 3,200-square-foot studio on Duane. “It saved my life.” Her commitment to bringing it to everyone includes pay-what-you-can community classes.

NEIGHBORS FIGHTING RECOVERY FACILITY IN FIDI
The Exponents organization, which “helps people struggling with substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and reentry to the community after incarceration,” is planning to move to 2 Washington Street. Residents have started a petition against it, and Community Board 1 gave it a harsh, ugly welcome.

SEEN & HEARD
••• 1/5: Scalini Fedeli got drenched in black slime. Plus: New storefronts in landmark building; Broadway store closing; the next Tribeca Meet & Greet.
••• 1/6: Sweetgreen delayed again. Plus: Has Sazón been staying open till 4am?; martial arts studio on Broadway; Tribeca Trust screening; cellphone store moved; 361 Broadway construction.
••• 1/7: New soccer magazine. Plus: Rendering of the Rescue Mission’s expansion; fitness classes; Pier A liquor license.
••• 1/8: Probation office lawsuit update. (It’s not great news.) Plus: Remix is getting a cabaret license; Racines NY opening date; employment office moving to William Street; eyebrow salon’s temporary location; “Where in Tribeca…?” answer.