FIRST IMPRESSION: STUZZICHERIA
I went to dinner Sunday night at Stuzzicheria (right), the new Bar Stuzzichini spin-off at Church and Walker. I had already been inside for last week’s pre-opening party, but I was looking forward to having an actual meal there….

CALENDAR: AUG. 24–SEPT. 30
This week in and around Tribeca: “The Invention of Dr. NakaMats,” a doc about a Japanese inventor, at Tribeca Cinemas; Drunken Dragon Night—with burlesque, led by Calamity Chang—at Macao Trading Co.; Korean Cultural Service screening of “My Little Erotic Lover” at Tribeca Cinemas; Church Street School end-of-summer bla…st at the Bubble Lounge; “The End of Poverty?” at Mercy Corps Action Center; Rhett Miller and Zee Avi at City Winery; much more.

TRIBECAUSE: I’M TOO YOUNG FOR THIS!
Based at 40 Worth, the I’m Too Young for This! Cancer Foundation (left) offers no-BS peer support and much more for young adults with cancer. (The first in a series about Tribeca non-profits.)

IN THE NEWS
••• 8/20 roundup: The BruniBerry. Plus: James Franco reviewed; pairing wine with fast food; “The Switch”; an essay on loft living; a $7.3 million loft purchase; new fashion brand Highland; and the Economist on Park51.
••• 8/22 roundup: Hudson Square. Plus: What Landmarc’s Marc Murphy eats; an actress’s loft; the life of imam Feisal Abdul Rauf; Dick Cavett preaches to the choir.
••• 8/23 roundup: Pros and cons of Park51. Plus: Rick Lazio beats the anti-mosque drum; actor Josh Brolin; a Tribeca penthouse.

SEEN & HEARD
••• 8/20 roundup: The kindest cut—a cool gift idea (right) at Babesta Cribz. Plus: Brooklyn Bridge closure begins; winemaker dinners; a local entrepreneur’s upcoming book; writing workshop opportunity; Moomah to serve beer and wine.
••• 8/22 roundup: MarkJoseph Steakhouse deal. Plus: Half off at Taj Tribeca; Chambers to go one-way this week; and a local theater company is moving.
••• 8/23 roundup: Beer and croissants—but not together. Plus: Death of a diner.
••• Where in Tribeca: Smithers wins again! Is anyone else even playing at this point?
••• Foto Friday: Photos taken on Beekman, Spruce, Warren, Staple (below), and Pearl.