FIRST IMPRESSIONS: AUGUSTINE
Augustine looks like the very definition of a sophisticated, lively restaurant. As at Keith McNally’s other restaurants, however, you might find yourself wishing that the food could be as satisfying as the sense of place.

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TAMID’S HANUKKAH CELEBRATION AND DOWNTOWN DREIDLE COMPETITION—THIS FRIDAY AT 6PM!
All ages and everyone welcome to the 2016 Tamid Hanukkah Shabbat and Downtown Driedle Competition. Spin the dreidle, eat a latke, and sing the famous Hanukkah songs this Friday night, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. Tamid meets at the Iconic 9/11 Chapel in Tribeca and welcomes everyone to share in the light of Hanukkah. Bring a friend—we love visitors! No RSVP necessary, just bring your joy. www.tamidnyc.org. Sponsored.

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SIDEWALK SHED COLLAPSE
It’s a New York City nightmare, along with falling air conditioners and subways stuck mid-tunnel. Fortunately, no one was hurt.

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JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL GINGERBREAD-DECORATING WORKSHOPS AT CHURCH STREET SCHOOL FOR MUSIC & ART!
It’s that time again… Our elves at Church Street School are busy baking delicious gingerbread in preparation for the holiday season! Our Gingerbread House Workshops have been a downtown tradition for over 25 years.
••• 2016 WORKSHOP DATES: December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18; Saturdays at 2:15 and 4:00, Sundays at 11:00, 1:00, and 3:00.
••• Workshop Cost: $100 per house. Register before December 3rd to save $5 off the list price! Currently enrolled Church Street School students receive an additional $5 off.
To secure your spot now, e-mail gb@churchstreetschool.org or call 212.571.7290 with your preferred date and time! Sponsored.

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NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: YOGA VIDA
Yoga Vida strives to be accessible—and not just in price. “We don’t overwhelm you with oms and chants,” promises co-founder Mike Patton. “Eventually, it can get more spiritual if you want it to be.” Take a look around.

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SEEN & HEARD
••• 11/28: SLT says it’s opening soon (above). Plus: Park Place condos now for sale in Qatar; one of the i-Plaza salons changed its name; Pearl Paint conversion unveiled; sad little Walker Street building; the vacancy above Sushi Azabu.
••• 11/29: Kittens rescued from loading dock. Plus: Holiday record and CD sale; 70 Vestry is growing fast; what 1st Precinct drivers are afraid of; “Layers” art show.
••• 11/30: The timeline for Bouley’s move. Plus: Cocktail napkin art by a local lawyer; mourning the loss of Raccoon Lodge and chainification in general; mysterious lamppost appendage; peeking inside a phone-booth ad.

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IN THE NEWS
••• 11/28: Tribeca privilege (above). Plus: Efforts to save a fabulous FiDi sign; sweet story about a coffee-cart vendor; injured hawk rescued in Hanover Square; map showing language usage around here.
••• 11/30: Couple mistake guy for parking valet. Plus: The new cross in Liberty Park; Landmarc vs. Landmark; new signal at Chambers and West Street; the Brooklyn Bridge Beach is stalled; hotel rooftop pop-up.

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THE FALLEN
You can find astonishing beauty everywhere, even on a New York City sidewalk, if you’re looking.

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