COULD BALTHAZAR BE MOVING DOWNTOWN?
At the risk of being labeled the boy who cried “McNally,” I’m passing along a rumor that makes an intriguing amount of sense: Balthazar might be moving into the Ace Hotel under construction at marvelous old 5 Beekman.

AN UPDATE ON ALL GOOD THINGS
After the news that Dickson’s Farmstand Meats is leaving All Good Things, the market’s owner, Kyle Wittels, invited me over to talk about where it’s headed. You can expect more prepared foods, more seating, and other changes.

TRIBECA CANVAS IS CLOSING
Masaharu Morimoto’s restaurant will be reborn as Canvas, with help from neighbors down the block.

VALENTINE NO. 34
Sidewalk sheds.

IN THE NEWS
••• 8/19: Pier A funding blocked. Plus: Cherrywood Kitchen closed; Battery Park City esplanade trees; Open Kitchen in FiDi; an old Tribeca photo.
••• 8/20: Calatrava to design St. Nicholas Church. Plus: Battery Park City Authority ex-president not even mentioned at board meeting; 463 Greenwich analysis; FiDi juice bar; Matt Bernson.
••• 8/21: A big new Tribeca gym. Plus: Shinola reviewed; Battery Park City Authority rumors denied; sneezing man’s phone swiped.

ABOUT THAT NEW GREENWICH STREET BOUTIQUE
“My partner lives in Tribeca and I live in Battery Park,” said one of the owners. “Local ladies who wanted a local place to shop.” It’s opening next month.

SEEN & HEARD
••• 8/19: Black Spring. Plus: A bright yellow paint job; Dylan Prime demo; 3-Legged Dog schedule; history of the Harrison restaurant space; artist Naima Rauam; West Street closures.
••• 8/20: Franklin Street is blue. Plus: Hand Held Films has left the neighborhood; Washington Market Park events; Fika delivery; Balloon Saloon sale; El Vez progress, of sorts.
••• 8/21: Aquaspinning for men. Plus: Free table tennis; another Ricky’s store; new date for Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee; cronuts at the Food Emporium.

THE WORLD TRADE CENTER SECURITY PLAN
Looking for a depressing beach read? The NYPD has released its 834-page World Trade Center Campus Security Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement.