Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy Mini Gourmet Deli recently debuted at 230 E. 14th St. between Second Avenue and Third Avenue. The sidewalk-facing food-and-coffee stand reminds us of the classic Mike's Coffee & Deli on 32nd Street between Park and Madison. Here, you can grab a … | Continue reading
Signage for Rice Thief arrived last week at 95 Second Ave. between Fifth Street and Sixth Street. We first mentioned this pending arrival in April when the business received administrative approval from CB3 for a beer-wine license for the space. This will be the first Manhattan o … | Continue reading
Signage for Wash & Fold recently arrived at 325 E. Fifth St. between First Avenue and Second Avenue. (Thanks for the tip, Eden!) The business directly next door to the 9th Precinct will offer dry cleaning and tailoring... always nice to see a helpful service arrive... though it i … | Continue reading
Photo by Stacie Joy The "No Longer in Business" sign went up today at Ludlow Garage, 151 Attorney St. between Houston and Stanton. As we reported last week, co-owner Jerome Vasconcellos and his brother-in-law, Mario Marques, decided to sell their auto repair mechanic shop that ha … | Continue reading
Workers have reached the top at 644 14th St., the 24-story residential building on the SW corner of Avenue C. A newly arrived American flag now sits near the very top of the structure... The 234-foot-tall building, going as 14+C, will include 197 residential units, "a state-of-th … | Continue reading
Photos by Stacie Joy Vintage Store is now open at 250 E. Houston St. between Avenue A and Avenue B. (The storefront is on the western end of the residential complex FKA as Red Square.) This is a sibling to the Upper East Side Thrift Shop, which has locations on First Avenue and S … | Continue reading
Photos by Stacie Joy CC Cyclery closed up shop late last week at 530 E. 13th St. between Avenue A and Avenue B... In an Instagram post, Jeff Underwood, the founder and chief mechanic, announced that while the shop is now closed: "There will be a mobile version SOON!" In a way, it … | Continue reading
Kernel, a fast-casual lunch concept via Chipotle founder Steve Ells, has opened an outpost at 15 E. Fourth St. between Lafayette and Broadway. The brand got some buzz because robots make your order. (Background here... here... and here.) The address interests us because, until Ju … | Continue reading
Steven took this photo early last evening from Tompkins Square Park. Jupiter is to the right of the moon. OK, because someone will ask... Tonight will bring "one of the final celestial alignments of 2024 as the moon shines directly between Jupiter and Mars in the eastern sky — an … | Continue reading
Photos and story by Stacie Joy When I heard that neighborhood fave baker Ali Sahin of C&B Café was testing holiday pie recipes, I immediately ran over to the space on Seventh Street between Avenue A and Avenue B to get a sneak peek. I love pie! Ali is working with baker Daniel V … | Continue reading
Top photo by Stacie Joy The retail space at 197 Avenue A on the NW corner of 12th Street is now on the rental market. This has been the home for the past six-plus years to Boris & Horton, the city's first dog cafe. Early last week, ownership (daughter-father Logan Mikhly and Copp … | Continue reading
Photo and reporting by Stacie Joy House of Pasta is set to debut at 511 E. 12th St. between Avenue A and Avenue B. Owner Andres Dominguez is also active at several establishments, including Sofia's on Mulberry Street in Little Italy, Sofia's Bagels & Kitchen and Sofia's Gelateria … | Continue reading
Here are a few items on tonight's CB3-SLA committee meeting (there are more applicants for places below Houston). New Liquor License Applications • Corp to be formed by Drew Popkin, 29 2nd Ave (op) For starters, this makes the Bad Hombre closure official (photo above). The owners … | Continue reading
The first signs of the next tenant have arrived at 92 Second Ave. between Fifth Street and Sixth Street. Bar Snack, a cocktail lounge with the slogan "Dressed-up classics for dressed-down people," is coming in the space that last housed Local 92. Hospitality vets Ollie Cleary and … | Continue reading
Photo by Derek Berg As seen along Seventh Street near Second Avenue... | Continue reading
Posts this past week included (with a message on Second Avenue) ... • After over 50 years, Ludlow Garage on the Lower East Side to close its doors (Thursday) • Lower East Side indie mainstay Rockwood Music Hall abruptly closes, musicians say (Monday) • When is the 2024 Cookie Wal … | Continue reading
As we first reported, Rockwood Music Hall abruptly closed its doors last Sunday, sending messages to scheduled bands stating that the venue on Allen Street had permanently closed. Since then, Rockwood has not made any public statements about the closure, whether on social media o … | Continue reading
Photos by Stacie Joy Yesterday, we stopped by and checked out the curated selection of used, vintage, and designer items for sale inside the gallery space at 629 E. Sixth St. between Avenue B and Avenue C. As mentioned on Friday, a few local artists and curators came together for … | Continue reading
Photo by Oleksandr Glyadelov Courtesy of the Ukrainian Museum On Monday, the Ukrainian Museum will be open to the public with free admission to mark the 1,000th day since the Russian invasion. Here's more: In honor of 1,000 days since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine on … | Continue reading
As expected, the 7-Eleven at 351 Bowery between Third Street and Fourth Street has closed. Workers started dismantling the 13-year-old outpost yesterday, removing and/or covering the signage. This was the second 7-Eleven to close in the East Village this week. The owner of the Av … | Continue reading
The Christmas trees arrived this week at Whole Foods Market® Bowery... which might be a good reminder to go ahead and toss your tree from last year. | Continue reading
The last of the 2024 supermoons as seen through the trees from Second Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue. Read more about November's Full Beaver Moon (no snickering!) here. | Continue reading
The Vermont-based Thus Love is back with album No. 2, titled All Pleasure, a euphoric post-punk collection of tracks such as the self-titled single in the video above. (And we'd put "Birthday Song" as one of the best of 2024.) We really enjoyed seeing them live this past summer i … | Continue reading
This just in to the EVG inbox! "A good old-fashioned stoop sale (but in an art gallery). Local artists and curators selling their wares." Taking place today through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 629 E. Sixth St. between Avenue B and Avenue C. | Continue reading
Photos by Stacie Joy As noted (here and here), Mary O's proprietor, Mary O'Halloran, is opening a new cafe at 93 1/2 E. Seventh St. between Avenue A and First Avenue. The grand debut (after Sunday's sneak preview, seen above) for Mary O's Irish Soda Bread Shop is tomorrow, Saturd … | Continue reading
An evening stroll on 2nd Street between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue • City Council passes bill that shifts broker fees to landlords (ABC 7 ... The Associated Press) • Congestion pricing plan returns with new reduced tolls for Manhattan (ABC News ... Politico) • RIP Cowboy Ray Kelly … | Continue reading
This is a quick post to say that the Budget Mart opened Wednesday at 33 Avenue A between Second Street and Third Street. The windows feature a variety of throw pillows and Christmas decorations... a quick scan inside showed ample amounts of kitchen appliances and gadgets, storage … | Continue reading
The skate park at Coleman Playgroud under the Manhattan Bridge tonight... | Continue reading
Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy Ludlow Garage is closing its doors on Saturday after more than 50 years in business. Co-owner Jerome Vasconcellos (below left) and his brother-in-law, Mario Marques, decided to sell their auto repair mechanic shop at 151 Attorney St. between Hou … | Continue reading
Photos by Steven The owners of Tipsy Shanghai are planning on opening a restaurant at 104 Second Ave. at the NE corner of Sixth Street. Reps are on this month's CB3-SLA committee docket for a beer-wine license, though they have received conditional approval and won't be appearing … | Continue reading
Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy Temp signage went up this week at Ben's Deli, the closed-for-renovations market at 32 Avenue B between Second Street and Third Street. Owner Sammy Ksem (pictured above left with Sam) said a new permanent sign is coming. However, they want to mak … | Continue reading
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Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy And then there were none. After 13 years on the Bowery between Third Street and Fourth Street, the 7-Eleven is closing its doors. The posted signage states the store has permanently shuttered, though it was still open for business on Monday. The … | Continue reading
Signage went up over the weekend for the 2024 edition of The Cookie Walk, a favorite local holiday tradition featuring more than 60 varieties of homemade cookies and desserts. This year's event will be on Dec. 12-13 at St. Nicholas of Myra Orthodox Church on Avenue A and 10th Str … | Continue reading
Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy Knock Out Café is set to debut at 530 E. 13th St. between Avenue A and Avenue B. The owners are Julio Garcia and Felipe Sarmiento (from left below), who are partners in life and in the business. Aside from traditional café fare such as coffee an … | Continue reading
Workers have erected the stalls for the 2024 edition of the Union Square Holiday Market. (Thanks to Doug for the photos!) The market, featuring 150-plus vendors, opens tomorrow if you're ready... Hours: Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with a 10 a.m. start on Saturdays and Su … | Continue reading
A makeshift memorial for the now-closed (as of yesterday) 7-Eleven on Avenue A 11th Street...thanks to EVG reader James Chambers for the photo! From the EVG archives: • Someone already REALLY misses the Second Avenue Dunkin' Donuts | Continue reading
Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy Yesterday, workers began dismantling the 7-Eleven on the SE corner of Avenue A and 11th Street, including painting over the wraparound sign. As expected, the store officially closed after 11 years in business. I spoke with Mr. Singh, who bought … | Continue reading
Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy At Boris & Horton on the NW corner of Avenue A and 12th Street, management has posted notices that NYC's first dog cafe will be closing at the end of the month... they're also asking for any job leads for their staff... Nine months after a succe … | Continue reading
The Flowery NYC, a licensed cannabis dispensary, is opening an outpost on the northeast corner of 10th Street and Third Avenue. Coming soon signage marks the space (h/t Steven!). This will be the latest branch for the Florida-based medical and recreational cannabis provider... wh … | Continue reading
Signage for Joe's Wine Co. has arrived at 113 Third Ave. between 13th Street and 14th Street. We first spotted the coming-soon signage back in early May. According to its Instagram account, "From classics to surprises, our wines and spirits in the East Village have it all." As pr … | Continue reading
Walking east toward Avenue A this evening... on the sidewalk that previously housed the Boulton & Watt patio... | Continue reading
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Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy Last night, word spread that Rockwood Music Hall had abruptly closed on Allen Street, just south of Houston. Yesterday, musicians scheduled to play at the venue beyond Nov. 9 received emails from the venue stating that they had closed effectivel … | Continue reading
Photo from February by Stacie Joy Nine months after a successful crowdfunding campaign and newly enacted subscription plan, Boris & Horton's ownership announced that unless they find a buyer for the business, the city's first dog-friendly cafe will close this month on 12th Street … | Continue reading
Dark Matter's cafe on the Bowery at First Street will be called ¡Adios Amigos! Awnings arrived for the respected coffee roaster on the SE corner late last week. They had a sneak preview of the space on Saturday... with a livestream of the International Chocolate Awards World Fina … | Continue reading
Fomo Momo is bringing North Indian-style street food to 85 First Ave. between Fifth Street and Sixth Street. Owners Impreet Sodhi and Ankita Nagpal started selling momos (a type of steamed or fried dumpling) via bright pink food trucks in Jersey City in 2021... and later vended a … | Continue reading
On the SW corner of 13th Street and Avenue A, Essentials Marketplace seemingly came out of nowhere and is now up and running... offering the usual corner-market fare (beverages! snacks! candy!). Meanwhile, on the SE corner... you will have one less place to purchase bongs or exot … | Continue reading