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    Wish You Were Here?

    In an effort to make kids look at their surroundings a bit differently, Babesta is handing out 100 disposable cameras so they can take photos of anything below Canal that best represents the area.

    Taste of Tribeca Tip #8: One for Surf and One for Turf

    The Palm's executive chef, Luis Nieto, used to work at Blue Water Grill—and consequently, one of his two tips is for fish, while the other is for beef. / 1 comment

    Newsletter: Apr. 16

    Restaurants just open, in the works, and out the door • Chambers mess • This week's events • Furniture sale • Governors Island • Where in Tribeca...?

    Where in Tribeca…?

    You know the drill: If you think you know where I took this photo, share your answer in the comments. You'll win my everlasting affection—just for playing! UPDATED: The answer is posted. / 1 comment

    Coming Up: April 16 to May 9

    This weekend in Tribeca: craft fair, burlesque, kite-making, Douglas Sirk, bluegrass, sing-along "Hair," "The Velveteen Rabbit," the Tribeca Film Festival single tickets for locals, and more. Plus: the full calendar through May 9.

    Terroir Trial

    A first impression of the new "elitist for everyone" wine bar/restaurant on Harrison. / 4 comments

    In the News: Adeline on a Roll

    Plus: TriBeCafe gets three stars • Terroir Tribeca's menu • Terror trial • Building strike? • Crossing guards on West Street—someday, somwehere / 1 comment

    Pop-Up for a Cause

    Starting April 26, a pop-up used-kid's-clothing shop, Rondo, will take over the space at 74 Warren. All proceeds will go to Church Street School for Music and Art. You can help!

    CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes

    Update on Chambers Street construction • Liquor-license applications for a chocolate cafe, shop, and bar; a South American restaurant from a cool restaurateur; and a bar serving a 10-course tasting menu. • More

    Seen & Heard: Takahachi Bakery

    Plus: Groupon for Tribeca Beauty Spa • Frankly Wines pours the rosé • Roc turns 10 • An event for New Amsterdam Market • And Bouley Bakery's "goodbye"

    Goodbye, Paul Kohn

    Another home design store is leaving Tribeca: Paul Kohn Design, at the corner of Hudson and Thomas, will be gone by May 31 at the latest. The silver lining? Big sale. / 1 comment

    In the News: Hotels Delayed

    Governors Island renderings • Celebrities on Franklin Street • White Street real-estate deal • Tribeca Film invests in Chicago • A strange death / 1 comment