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    Seen & Heard: Pet Costume Contest

    Plus: New monthly get-together; interactive iPod art; whisky book; Moomah Halloween specials; Jerry's Café deal; David Strathairn; BETTY; wellness retreat discount; nutrition seminars.

    Foto Friday

    My favorite random neighborhood pix from the last few years—taken at Hudson River Park and City Hall Park, along the East River, and on Greenwich Street and Broadway.

    In the News: Theater Bar

    Plus: James Franco reads; Tracy Anderson's fitness studio; the bathrooms at Washington Market Park.

    First Impression: Birdbath Bakery

    Now that the lunch offerings have been added, it's time to weigh in.... / 5 comments

    Where in Tribeca…?

    If you know where this photo was taken, write it in the comments. Do it for your country. [Updated with the answer.] / 2 comments

    Newsletter: Oct. 22

    Bubby's turns 20 • TCQ&A: Loretta Thomas • Kiva Café closing • Canal Park Playhouse • 12 "instant classic" Tribeca tweets • DeLury Square • More

    Seen & Heard: Canal Park Playhouse

    Its first show will open Nov. 3. Plus: Military flyovers tomorrow; book by local wine-store owner.

    In the News: Dash Flip

    Plus: Broadway building crumbling; Pier 26 estuarium; Senate candidate fundraiser; 9/11 workers' bill.

    Bubby’s at 20

    Owner and chef Ron Silver talks about how the restaurant got started ("I cooked Thanksgiving dinner for friends, got drunk, and decided to open the next day, too"), and what's next (an outpost in L.A.).

    In the News: Pelea Menu

    Plus: Fairchild A/C drama; arrests in case of last month's Gold Street murder; when Rachel Roy squats, she swings.

    Twelve Tweets of Tribeca

    I was tempted to call this roundup of random Tribeca-related tweets "TweeBeCa," but even I have limits. (Nonetheless, I hereby coin that phrase.)

    Seen & Heard: Kiva Café Closing

    Plus: Kristin Hersh; burlesque for early risers (ahem); free craft for kids; Spanish wine seminar.