NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: SMYTH TAVERN
The tavern from the Soho restauranteur behind Lure Fishbar has created a lively, comfortable tavern — and will do the same for the bar next door soon.

HAPPY HANUKKAH FROM TAMID!
Tamid: The Downtown Synagogue, wishes everyone a joyful festival of lights! Mazel tov to our recent dreidel champ, Andi Knepper, crowned this year’s Jr. Student Rabbi (pictured above with Chesney Polis and Rabbi Darren Levine). We hope you and loved ones have a healthy and happy 2023 and we hope to see you in the new year! tamidnyc.org / Sponsored
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NO RES NEEDED FOR WMP TENNIS COURTS
There is a continual saga over the tennis court sign-ups. This may or may not help.

SEEN & HEARD
Some news from Soho: A new Parajumper and Athleta store, a new restaurant from the Carbone team, a shell game on Greene and a look back on Soho 1970.

A LOCAL FLORIST, DELIVERING BEAUTY SAME DAY
Julia Testa‘s flower arrangements — designed and arranged in Soho — are some of the most beautiful you’ll find in New York City, perfect for showing someone how much you care. Same-day delivery in NYC when ordered before 2:30 p.m. / Sponsored

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RIDE THE REDBIRD!
The vintage trains leave from Chambers Street 1 station. Plus World Cup finals at Church Street School; the pickleball invasion; local doctor indicted for selling opioids.

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: SAKSWORKS
Saks converted its department stores in Brookfield to event and co-working facilities; this one is a former WeWork.

SEEN & HEARD
Caliza is open for cocktails and snacks. Plus a new vet for Hudson Square; The Lotus Method is open; elves will descend on Hudson Square crosswalks next week.

WHO AND WHERE IN TRIBECA?
This is cracking me up, it’s such a crafty idea. Who? Why? Where?