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    In the News: Tribeca Grill

    Plus: Downtown school drama; Angler's Club of New York; Andy Warhol battle; solving Canal Street; 75 Wall sales report; Fraunces Tavern; Robert Moses, the Musical.

    Nosy Neighbor: 55 Warren

    "I heard that 55 Warren is being turned into full-block (that means going to the other side, to 55 Murray!) condos with a windowed atrium at the center of each of the units. If so, that would be pretty cool. Do you know anything about it?" —Nichole W.

    Newsletter: Jan. 6

    Progress Report: Opening Soonish • How a nutritionist eats at Walker's • Serene scenes of winter • Salon closing • New tea shop • Whole Foods second-floor plans • Much more

    Seen & Heard: Salon Closing

    Plus: Hudson River Park Trust departure; Cowboy Junkies; Whole Foods wellness center; Imagination Playground; deals for TRX fitness, Mexican food, and spa treatments; Gymboree party; 57 Reade façade.

    What’s Up This Weekend

    Willie Nelson, cars-to-bikes, electronics recycling, and a man no longer at work are just a few of the highlights on this weekend's agenda.

    How a Nutritionist Eats at… Walker’s

    Yes, you can have the burger: Nutritionist Amy Shapiro explains how she orders—and why—when she dines at Walker's. / 1 comment

    In the News: Mehtaphor Reviewed

    Plus: Ward III takes on a Midtown classic; Clay Oven in FiDi; "Bodies" temporarily closed; Tenoverten; Soho Photo's new show about heroic Muslims; the Flea's Jomama Jones show reviewed; Capri Caffé; New York Academy of Sciences; Richard Varick, the man behind the avenue.

    Progress Report: Opening Soonish

    What's in the works for Tribeca in the coming months (knock wood). I encourage everyone to read this if only so you'll know what I'm quacking about! UPDATED 1/9 with info on Crewcuts, Color Me Mine, Agatha Ruiz de la Parada, Yorganic, and Dans le Noir? UPDATED 1/10 with Boji opening info. UPDATED 1/11 with jazz bar name, opening estimate. UPDATED 1/12 with a forecast for Sarabeth's. UPDATED 1/19 with info about Prime Essentials drugstore. / 6 comments

    Seen & Heard: Rumors

    Re: Chanterelle, Whole Foods' upstairs, and a shop closing. Plus: Discounts on art and kids' clothing; "Newsies" sing-along. / 2 comments

    In the News: Balloon Commute

    Plus: Beekman Tower video; Carmellini in food spat; more 5 Beekman photos; New York State pulling out of 1WTC?; the new Pace dorm; 9/11 documentary; Stuzzicheria.

    Seen & Heard: New Tea Shop

    Plus: Gym deal; Babesta discount; swell cookie; Hudson River Park opportunity; Printing House gym; score one for the Patriot.

    In the News: Danny Meyer Rumor

    Plus: 9/11 health bill signed; Bouley tasting menu; Trinity Real Estate Q&A; East River Waterfront Park opening delayed; Highlights in Jazz; courtroom artist interviewed; artist Jonathan Waite; Project Rebirth.