NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: BARI STUDIO
Alexandra Perez (right) couldn’t find the “magical workout” with everything she wanted, so she invented it. Then she couldn’t find a place to do it, so she founded Bari Studio. It’s opening this weekend on Leonard Street.

IN THE NEWS
••• 4/4 roundup: 9/11 trials—we dodged a bullet. Plus: chicken teriyaki; life on a tugboat; trying to save Bowne & Co.
••• 4/5 roundup: Tyra Banks is ticking off the neighbors. Plus: Claremont Prep sold; DJ caught getting a—oh, never mind; Q&A re: Pier A and dog bar; Water Taxi Beach redo; hot little neighborhoods.
••• 4/6 roundup: Where’s the Greenwich Street stop sign? Plus: Media company coming to southern Tribeca; Damon Dash’s shop; 111 Washington; lobster and barbecue kiosks at WFC.

BEHOLD THE BATLIMO
Until yesterday, I had only heard about the “Batmobile” (left) that’s occasionally seen in these parts.

FROM TOKYO TO TRIBECA
Bit’z Kids owner Masako Chiba talks about how life here is different than it is in Japan, where she grew up. (“I notice the smallness of everything in Japan: the elevators, buses, food portions at restaurants. Sometimes I feel like I need to eat more when I’m there.”) It’s the third Q&A in Anojja Shah’s “I → NY” series.

APARTMENT OF THE WEEK
Strike or spare—there aren’t many homes that can compare! This is a rare opportunity to rent a spacious triplex loft with a private entrance—and a private bowling lane! The legal live/work space boasts high ceilings, a luxurious master suite with extra-large bathroom, and incredible closets and storage space throughout. With an open kitchen, oversized windows, washer/dryer, and private terrace, you may never want to leave. See more photos—or simply contact Warburg Realty brokers Jacqueline Kurtz (jkurtz@warburgrealty.com, 917-689-5193) or Sumi Vatsa (svatsa@warburgrealty.com, 646-284-0907). Sponsored by Warburg Realty.

12 TWEETS OF TRIBECA
Welcome to Tweebeca, where a Kit Kat and Champagne are required at once. It’s an emergency, people!

ARRIVING AT THE BALL
The best part of most parties is arriving, when the night is ripe with anticipation and possibility. Yesterday’s Tribeca Ball, an annual event at the New York Academy of Art on Franklin, was undoubtedly no exception—just take a look at the fabulous shots by photographer Krystl Hall. Part 1 is here, part 2 is here, and part 3 (devoted to shoes) is here. Right: Anne Koch.

SEEN & HEARD
••• 4/4 roundup: Farinella has closed. (I’m still upset about this!) Plus: Stop sign background; congrats to Worth Street Veterinary Center; meet Holocaust survivors; know a good tailor?; “doughnut-bagel”; part of Murray to be closed for cobblestoning; major Riesling tasting; cake trend; O.J. prosecutor Marcia Clark; mini-cupcakes; Emergency Medical Care.
••• 4/5 roundup: Michael Stipe, curator. Plus: Brick closed by Department of Health; Marla Mase in concert; know any kosher caterers?