CUBAN FOOD ON FRANKLIN STREET
Consulting chef Alex García has a hand in establishments all over the city.

NOW ACCEPTING PATIENTS: TRIBECA NORTH DENTISTRY
At Tribeca North Dentistry we provide pediatric, orthodontic and general dental services in a warm and friendly environment based on individual needs. After all, healthy teeth lead to happy smiles. Now accepting patients. 78 Laight (at Washington), 212-966-6680. Sponsored.

REAL ESTATE SALES REPORT
Who bought where, from whom—and for how much.

NO MORE MEXICAN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Instead the Churrascaria Tribeca space will become an “American bistro” with farm-to-table ingredients.

IN THE NEWS
••• 2/13: The NYPD stable isn’t coming back anytime soon. Plus: The WTC performing arts center has a temporary artistic director; Bridge Café update.
••• 2/14: Denny’s tries to go upscale. Plus: Attack of the under-40 multimillionaires; Fitwalker class at Superstar Gym.

SPRING STUDIOS IS IN HOT WATER
A Super Bowl party at the photo studio/event space violated many of the stipulations that Community Board 1 had insisted on in order for Spring to get its liquor license.

WHERE IN TRIBECA…?
Congratulations to JD, who correctly identified last week’s Where in Tribeca…? (Click the link to learn the answer.) We’ll play again Friday morning….

SEEN & HEARD
••• 2/13: Pret a Manger spruces up a landmark. Plus: Urban Outfitters opened today on Broadway; Community Board 1 Landmarks Committee rescheduled; pop-up gallery on Laight.
••• 2/14: West Street construction timetable. Plus: JCP Downtown’s Purim carnival; Ann Hood and Rick Moody at Pen Parentis; sloppy crosswalks.

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: DAVID WEEKS STUDIO
Besides David Weeks Studio’s furniture, rugs, lighting and objets, you’ll find art, crockery, leather goods and even jewelry from like-minded designers.