FIRST IMPRESSIONS: BÂTARD
The new restaurant is in a storied space, run by a pedigreed trio. But what will the novelty-obsessed food world will make of the place? (Above: The best dessert I’ve had in years.)

COME FOR THE KNOWLEDGE, STAY FOR THE ART
On Wednesday, June 4, the Tribeca Team at BOND New York is hosting a seminar on buying and selling real estate in the neighborhood—including ways to increase your home’s value and prepare it for sale—followed by the debut of a new art show, “Stolen Sleep.” Curated by Hash Halper, the exhibit spotlights the work of 18 artists (Clockwork Cros’s “Audrey Hepburn ClockWork” is pictured at right). The seminar is 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and the art opening is from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.; there’s more info here. BOND New York is at 25 Hudson (between Duane and Reade), 212-792-9240. Sponsored.

IN THE NEWS
••• 5/27: Another Seaport tower. Plus: Getting the city to be transparent about film shoots; barber pop-up; 1 World Trade Center cutting rents (but may finally have a new tenant); zoning could hamper Howard Hughes Corp.’s plans.
••• 5/28: Brookfield Place tapas restaurant. Plus: July 4 fireworks on the Hudson; Pier 25 raw bar likely opening June 15; Chambers condo conversion update; thefts in the area.

THREE POSSIBLE DESIGNS FOR A UNIFIED BOGARDUS PARK
Should it have a stage that doubles as a bench? Egg-shaped seating that reflects the neighborhood’s history? A path cutting through the existing garden? Check out the trio of concepts presented the other night and weigh in.

SEEN & HEARD
••• 5/27: The new Starbucks is open. Plus: Checking in on the Battery Park seashell carousel; World Trade Center armadillo sports more quills; good deal on Pilates; Cutie and the Boxer.
••• 5/28: Agatha Ruiz de la Prada in person. Plus: Joyful art at Cheryl Hazan; lunch at Union Bar + Kitchen; Arcade Bakery’s new sandwich; fine art sale; Poets House’s Brooklyn Bridge walk; New Amsterdam Market reminder; Dar Williams; 30 Park Place.

NOW ACCEPTING PATIENTS: TRIBECA NORTH DENTISTRY
At Tribeca North Dentistry, we provide pediatric, orthodontic, and general cosmetic dentistry. Introducing our pediatric dentist, Dr. Hajira Husain (left), and our cosmetic dentist, Dr. Dorsay Nia. Please call us for the Zoom special. 78 Laight (at Washington), 212-966-6680. Sponsored.

FIELD TRIP: GOVERNORS ISLAND
The park, which is now 30 acres larger, has opened for the season. So what’s it like? And can anything be done about the helicopters?