NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: KHE-YO
Marc Forgione’s executive chef, Soulayphet Schwader, is cooking “Laotian-inspired” in a room that looks more like Marc Forgione than a stereotypical Asian restaurant. Take a look around and read the menu. Plus: In coming weeks, Khe-Yo will open a kiosk (to be called Khe-Yosk) selling Vietnamese sandwiches.

DANCE WITH MISS RACHEL COMES TO TRIBECA: FALL CLASSES NOW ENROLLING!
Dance with Miss Rachel is coming to Tribeca in September at our new home at Reade Street Prep (104 Reade St.)! Led by professional performer “Miss Rachel” Cantor, kids ages 7 months to 7 years can let their creativity blossom in Ballet, Musical Theatre, Boys-Only Dance, Mommy & Me Music, and more, taught by professional instructors who sing along with a live pianist. See for yourself what makes us different. Enroll by Aug 30 with code “Citizen” and receive 5% off enrollment. First-time clients only. Visit www.dancewithmissrachel.com or call 646-434-8150. Sponsored.

IN THE NEWS
••• 7/29: Lawsuit over Desbrosses building damaged by Sandy. (Gee, could Ponte Equities want rent-stabilized tenants out so it can develop that block?) Plus: Gang of thieves robs mother and son in Battery Park City park; Aloha Rag’s plans; investigating Staple Street.
••• 7/31: New bike lanes nixed. Plus: Calvin Klein to show in Tribeca; “Seaport City” request for proposals; middle-aged-man fight; 51 Walker analysis; Downtown Connection funded.

NOW THROUGH AUGUST 18: THE SUMMER OF SLEEP AT DUXIANA®
Independent studies have shown that overall, those who slept on the DUX® Bed received about 10% more deep sleep each night. That’s approximately one hour more every night. Buy a DUX Bed through August 18 and we’ll include additional accessories, including headboards, custom bed skirts, fine linen and luxury down, valued at up to 10% of your bed purchase. Visit the Duxiana store at 161 Hudson or call 212-777-0771 for details; cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. Sponsored.

PAUL LIEBRANDT HAS LEFT CORTON
There are no plans yet for the restaurant.

NOSY NEIGHBOR
“Can you find out when FiOS is coming to Tribeca? And if it’s by some chance already in the neighborhood, when is it coming to North Tribeca?” —K. A semi-answer.

VALENTINE NO. 31
Windows into the past.

SEEN & HEARD
••• 7/29: A missing piece in the possible Ponte development. Plus: Carl’s Steaks returns; Brookfield Place corridor closed for construction; Franklin weekend closures; tipping.
••• 7/30: Dog run progress. Plus: Robert Janz gallery show; FiDi sub shop opened today; free kids’ tennis clinic; a new word.

THE MUSEUM OF MODERN GRAFFITI
Here’s the interesting street art that I’ve come across since February. There’s been quite a bit by DAIN lately—I do hope he ends up creating a book of his collages, ideally in an oversize format, like Interview magazine used to be.