FIRST IMPRESSIONS: TRADER JOE’S
My first thought was that the new Trader Joe’s store on Spring Street is big, but I think it’s airy more than anything else; the aisles are generally wide (but of course they’ll seem tighter when the customers pour in). Take a look around.

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WHAT’S REALLY HAPPENING TO CANAL STREET
Somewhat ludicrously, the New York Times claims that Canal Street “is in the midst of a high fashion makeover.” But the street is poised for change. Here’s how.

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CRAB NIGHTS AT THE HIDEAWAY
For 12 years now, Maryland Blue Crab Nights at The Hideaway have been serving up summer tradition. The authentic Chesapeake-style crabs are served every Sunday and Monday, all summer long, at both the original Hideaway Tribeca (185 Duane) and The Hideaway Seaport (22 Peck Slip). Paired with a great selection of beers, wines, and cocktails, this experience is a must for first-timers and pros alike! Sponsored.

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SEEN & HEARD
••• 5/17: The latest forecast for 56 Leonard’s sculpture. Plus: The entrance to 70 Vestry is unveiled; local businesses have founded the Tribeca Wellness Group; Amanda Freitag to cook at Landmarc pop-up dinner; Shelby Lynne at City Winery.
••• 5/18: Work has started at Gitano (above). Plus: The Fourth Estate salon that was on Hudson; Dine Around Downtown food festival is next week; absurd elevator at the World Trade Center Transportation Hub; the back of 111 Murray.
••• 5/19: Taco Belle. Plus: The sloped sidewalk around the former Haus space; boxed meals for Ramadan meals; what Rosanjin has been up to lately; new udon restaurant on Macdougal.
••• 5/20: The Pier 17 concert lineup. Plus: French fry restaurant has opened; fundraising drive for owners of a forthcoming café; Lilac to open for the season; activity at a small Church Street storefront.

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REAL PILATES IS MOVING
After 20 years at 177 Duane Street Real Pilates needed to find a new space. If only there was a location in the area ideally suited to a Pilates studio….

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NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: TWENTY FIRST GALLERY
Now that Renaud Vuaillat’s Twenty First Gallery is on Franklin Street, instead of in his Chelsea townhouse, he’ll be able to mount many more shows.

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IN THE NEWS
••• 5/17: Mickey Drexler’s loft finally sells (but at $16 million less than the initial ask). Plus: Century 21 guard involved in assault wasn’t appropriately licensed; construction contractor said to have stolen from laborers; Tribeca designers collaborate on inexpensive furniture.
••• 5/18: Mother and son jump to their deaths. Plus: Frenchette review (above); history of a White Street building; new kids’ activity center at the Museum of the American Indian; Chinese medicine exhibit.

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WHERE IN TRIBECA…?
Congratulations to Sonia Stock for correctly identifying last week’s “Where in Tribeca…?” Discover the answer for yourself.

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