NEW FLAGSHIP FASHION BOUTIQUE
Chic online shop La Garçonne is opening a flagship boutique in northwest Tribeca. It’ll focus on womenswear, but also with some menswear, objects, and books. Pictured above: Comme de Garçon.

“SPRING INTO SPAIN” AT ESTANCIA 460
Estancia 460 is toasting the new season with its “Spring into Spain” celebration. Come enjoy wines from all over Spain, with flights to compare Tempranillos from Rioja, Ribera del Duero, la Mancha and Toro. It’s also a chance to taste varietals like Mencia, Monastrell, Bobal, and Granache, as well as Priorats, Cavas, and rosés. And in April, cocktail magician Tom Richter—from the Beagle and John Dory—will make surprise appearances and mix special Sherry cocktails. Come say hola! 460 Greenwich (between Watts and Desbrosses), 212-431-5093. Sponsored.

GREENWICH GRILL HAS CLOSED
The space is being turned into a soba izakaya called Daruma-Ya.

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: BROOKLYN ROBOT FOUNDRY
“I grew up making stuff in the garage with my dad,” says Jenny Young. “How can city kids make anything when there’s no space?” That question led to her creating the Brooklyn Robot Foundry, which has a new Tribeca outpost. Take a look around.

IN THE NEWS
••• 3/17: Vigilante street signage. Plus: Inside jeweler Gillian Steinhardt’s studio; City Winery opening in other cities; should 3 World Trade Center get another $1.2 billion in subsidies?; Battery Park City Authority’s charitable spending.
••• 3/18: Leonardo DiCaprio doubles down. Plus: Developer charged with apartment building not being ADA-compliant; Battery Park City Authority sues banks; repairing pilings.
••• 3/19: World Trade Center transportation hub taking shape. Plus: A video report on Ninja; South Street Seaport’s summer plans; Ghostbusters III.

GET IN SHAPE FOR SUMMER WITH HELP FROM THE LIVE WELL COMPANY
Today is the first day of spring—which means there are just 12 short weeks until we’re baring skin on summer streets. Join the Live Well Company for our 12-week “Spring Training” program, which includes three months’ membership to our newly expanded gym, one-on-one training sessions (once or twice per week), workout plans for you to do on your own, nutrition counseling, and people to hold you accountable. Not only will you be able to get the body you want, but you’ll also come away with a health and fitness education to last you a lifetime. To learn more, call 212-431-5752 or email thelivewellcompany@yahoo.com; information on program pricing and structure is also at thelivewellcompany.com. Sponsored.

MORE INFO ON A BIG NEW DEVELOPMENT
The western half of a riverfront block will be turned into a new building by Related.

NEW VETERINARIAN’S OFFICE
Coming to northwest Tribeca: a new veterinarian’s office. (By the way, could this newsletter be any more about northwest Tribeca?)

SEEN & HEARD
••• 3/17: Petition for 67 Vestry. Plus: Bridal designer closes up shop; “awful” noise from Hotel Hugo on Greenwich; progress at Racines NY; new street signage; Sterling Mason update.
••• 3/18: Aamanns-Copenhagen has changed its name. Plus: No construction at Chambers and W. Broadway; Hotel Hugo’s façade and the name of its Italian restaurant; two TV shows (including a Batman-ish one) shooting here; Art in General installation.
••• 3/19: Affordable photography fair. Plus: Shirt store closing; Grimanesa Amorós light installation; art-critic couple interviewed.

NOSY NEIGHBOR
“Do you know who’s painting those faces all over? I’ve been seeing them everywhere.” —N. An educated guess.