WHITE STREET IS EFFECTIVELY CLOSED
Through the holidays, White Street restaurant is only open for private events. The question isn’t really whether White Street will be revived as its former self, but instead what form the space will take if/when it does reopen as a restaurant.

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NEW: THE KIDS BRUNCH BASH AT GOURMET GARAGE
Come to Gourmet Garage in Tribeca on Saturdays for kid-friendly entertainment and brunch/salad bar half-price for kids under 12.
Nov. 12: Lloyd H. Miller singer/guitarist (11 a.m.), Gary the Great magician (1 p.m.).
Nov. 19: Astrograss bluegrass duo (11 a.m.), Seth Dale magician (1 p.m.).
Dec. 3: Lily Virginia singer/guitarist (11 a.m.), The Great Charlini magician (1 p.m.).
Sponsored.

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LOFT PEEPING: MODERN RUSTIC FAMILY HOME
Drawing on the architecture of the building, formerly a lantern factory, Ashley Darryl designed this three-bedroom apartment to be “modern in the lines and rustic in the materials.” Take a look around. (Photo by Brett Beyer.)

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THE FIT FESTIVAL: A SMALL-BUSINESS HOLIDAY MARKET
Everyone’s favorite independent gym, the Live Well Company, is hosting the Fit Festival on Sunday, December 4, from noon to 3 p.m. It’s a holiday market showcasing fitness-inspired small businesses, including Barbell Apparel, Barbell Babes, THINX, Katasana Yoga Apparel, Tucketts Sock, Lion Latch Jewlery Totes, OHM K Yoga Apparel, Iron Strong Jewelry, and Juice Press. There will also be a 30-minute self-defense clinic and “Ask the Fitness Expert” consultations. Tickets are $5 before November 23 and $10 after; buy yours now at bit.ly/FitFest-tickets. The first 100 ticketed attendees receive a swag bag valued at $40. Sponsored.

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SEEN & HEARD
••• 11/7: Police Memorial renderings. Plus: Artists opening their studios this Saturday; mysterious painted column; La Colombe expands its offerings; are Whole Foods carts literally shocking?
••• 11/8: H&M opening date. Plus: Funky storefronts getting replaced (above; photo by Claudine Williams); BMCC’s 5 a.m. alarm; the weathered car that’s always at Harrison and Greenwich; the Whopperito.
••• 11/9: Wyeth closed its original store. Plus: A comforting message on a day of despair; local source for exotic herbs and microgreens; construction of St. Nicholas church’s dome has begun; McDonald’s is closed for renovations; Buenos Aires perfumer opening on Crosby.

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NOSY NEIGHBOR
“Is Distilled now a café during the day? There are signs in front promoting the coffee.” —C. The answer.

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IN THE NEWS
••• 11/8: Batman-themed penthouse. Plus: Discussion about possible changes to Wagner Park; a rare chance to see one side of Trinity Church.
••• 11/9: Famous pet turtles of Tribeca. Plus: Iggy Pop nudes now on view; New York Times reviews Paowalla; more thefts in the area; Fulton Street hotel to be Marriott’s Moxy brand; dreaming of Michelle Obama.

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