Photos and reporting by Stacie JoyBarryville General, which opened last December on Avenue A between Fourth Street and Fifth Street, is expanding into the storefront next door at 70 Avenue A. Co-owner Sean Naughton, an East Village resident for 32 years, said food and coffee have … | Continue reading
Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy A colorful new mural is nearing completion on the side of Freedom Village, Barrier Free Living's new supportive housing building at 270 E. Second St. between Avenue C and Avenue D. East Village artist Scooter LaForge said the project took about … | Continue reading
Ladybird, the vegetarian restaurant at 111 E. Seventh St. between Avenue A and First Avenue, will close at the end of the year. The announcement came late last week via Instagram, when ownership said they have decided not to renew the lease after nearly a decade in the neighborho … | Continue reading
Photos and reporting by Stacie JoyDim Sum Bloom has opened at 228 First Ave., between 13th and 14th Streets. The fast-casual restaurant specializes in dumplings, noodles, fried rice and other Chinese comfort-food favorites. This is the brand's latest outpost, following its 2023 d … | Continue reading
Photos by Stacie Joy Around the neighborhood today, where plenty of bars, restaurants and other gathering spots were tuned to the World Cup final, won by Spain, 1-0, over Argentina... | Continue reading
From the last time we saw a longtime favorite, L7 — October 2022 at the Irving Plaza, 15th Street and Irving Place. Adding to the chorus of tributes to Jennifer Finch (upper right), the band's bassist, singer and songwriter, who died yesterday from an aggressive form of brain can … | Continue reading
A$AP Rocky at A1 Records on 6th Street Friday to celebrate SNEEZE Magazine's new issue (he's on the cover that was shot in the shop). Pic by @a1recordshop• The Aurea: Affordable housing planned for NYPD lot on 5th Street (July 14) • The most colorful building in the East Village … | Continue reading
A view of Buenos Aires, the Argentinian restaurant at 513 E. Sixth St. between Avenue A and Avenue B... and where you know who they will be rooting for in this afternoon's World Cup final... | Continue reading
As Sophie's, 507 E. 5th St., opened the other day Today's weather looks Grim. Per Accuweather: "A few t-storms, some severe; smoke will lead to poor air quality in the morning, storms can bring downpours, damaging winds and even a tornado in the afternoon." And there's this "dirt … | Continue reading
A summer scene on 10th Street between Avenue A and B... | Continue reading
The debut EP from Mouth Ulcers, a London-based four-piece, delivers a strong set of dark, gothic-tinged tracks. The video here is for "Silent Pictures."Listening to it, it's easy to imagine Dave Kendall introducing the band on "120 Minutes" back in the day before sending viewers … | Continue reading
After a sold-out premiere in June, the original play "Metal Soul Mercy" returns to the Slipper Room on the Lower East Side for an encore performance on Wednesday, July 22. Written by Maci Zakarin and co-directed by Zakarin and Hana Lauer, the hourlong production follows four show … | Continue reading
Multiple readers shared this video, shot by @michael_ohara00 and viewed more than 7 million times on X alone, from St. Mark's Place between Second Avenue and Third Avenue on Wednesday afternoon.Based on what we've been told and what appears in the clip, the current narrative is t … | Continue reading
Another reader-submitted photo from last evening... Houston at Norfolk... The air quality is again deemed "unhealthy". Per reports: Air quality is expected to improve gradually by the weekend as shifting winds help disperse wildfire smoke. However, periodic smoke episodes may co … | Continue reading
An EVG reader shared this Midtown view this evening... showing the wildfire smoke from Canada and Northern Minnesota covering the city... Per Gothamist: "The worst of the Canadian wildfire smoke should clear out of the city by Friday afternoon." BUT! The bad news is that some of … | Continue reading
Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy Some neighbors have expressed concern about the sudden disappearance of the familiar colors at the southeast corner of Avenue B and Fourth Street. Not to worry: The white exterior is only primer. Antonio Echeverri, who has owned the building at … | Continue reading
The city's heat emergency plan has been extended through today as another day of 90-degree temperatures coincides with smoke from Canadian wildfires drifting into the region.The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is forecasting an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 2 … | Continue reading
Photo and reporting by Stacie JoyRabbit Books and Bar, the incoming independent bookstore and café at 170 Avenue A at 11th Street, has set its grand opening weekend for July 24-26. Owners Marianna Vaidman Stone (above right) and her daughter Emily Samara Stone announced the dates … | Continue reading
A three-day celebration of Hunter S. Thompson's life and legacy is coming to the East Village this weekend.GonzoFest NYC takes over Howl! Happening Friday through Sunday with a lineup of talks, live music, art, panel discussions and spoken-word performances exploring the influent … | Continue reading
Photo and reporting by Stacie Joy If you stop by C&B café this week, chances are owner Ali Sahin will be cooking your breakfast or lunch.Sahin is back on grill duty while members of the kitchen staff enjoy some vacation time.C&B is at 178 E. Seventh St., just west of Avenue B. | Continue reading
Photos by Stacie JoyIf you like your Sunday afternoon concerts fun and unpredictable, first president of japan delivered.The Brooklyn punk band headlined Sunday's free Show Brain concert in Tompkins Square Park, capping the afternoon with a joyous, high-energy set that blurred th … | Continue reading
The Heat Advisory remains in effect until 9 this evening, per the National Weather Service. The heat index will hover near 105 today. Find a list of beat-the-heat resources here. In addition, there's an Air Quality Advisory due to the smoke from the wildfires burning in Canada. T … | Continue reading
Outside the Mars Bar from 2009 Is it "the East Village" or just "East Village"? That's the question posed in a New York Times piece examining a small but increasingly noticeable shift in how New Yorkers talk about neighborhood names. The article centers on the growing tendency … | Continue reading
A new coffee and matcha shop is in the works at 84 Second Ave., between Fourth and Fifth Streets.Archives Of Us, which got its start in downtown Los Angeles last year, is taking over the storefront. According to the business, the café will serve "ceremonial-grade" matcha sourced … | Continue reading
We fielded a few reader queries about the Swiss Institute in the past 10 days.As previously reported, the gallery space and the contemporary art nonprofit have closed on the SE corner of Second Avenue and St. Mark's Place... ... ahead of a move to its first permanent home — 25 … | Continue reading
EVG reader Elliot noted that the Parks Department trashed the newly double-wide Hell Ride in the multipurpose courts/TF in Tompkins early this morning. We thank you for your service... (photos from Saturday by Stacie Joy)... | Continue reading
Photos by Stacie JoyWe arrived at Sunday's free Show Brain show in Tompkins Square Park just as Tea Eater had audience members ducking under an oversized inflatable stick of butter during a limbo contest inspired by "Butter," a track from the art-punk band's LP, I Don't Believe i … | Continue reading
Photo by Stacie Joy With another heatwave expected over the next few days, the city is ramping up the beat-the-heat messaging. Find a list of resources here. | Continue reading
Photos and reporting by Stacie JoyCity officials yesterday announced that the 9th Precinct's parking lot on Fifth Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue will be developed into a mixed-use building with approximately 131 affordable apartments, a senior center, community spa … | Continue reading
"Irregular" — an independent feature filmed largely inside Sophie's on Fifth Street — is set to make its world premiere on Sunday, Aug. 9, at the Chain Film Festival. Directed and co-written by Sophie's bartender (and photographer and filmmaker) Kyle de Vre, the 80-minute film un … | Continue reading
Photos by StevenThe incoming condoplex is beginning to emerge above the plywood on the NE corner of Ninth Street and Fourth Avenue.As we first reported, a 10-story residential building with 15 units is in the works for 57 Fourth Ave., aka 101 E. Ninth St.According to Crain's, Ily … | Continue reading
Photos by Derek Berg AKA... today in photo shoots in Tompkins Square Park... | Continue reading
41 St. Mark's Place The July meeting of Community Board 3's SLA committee tonight includes applicants for a Southeast Asian restaurant and cocktail bar from the team behind Fish Cheeks, a new restaurant from the chef-owner of Michelin-starred Chez Ma Tante, and a paint-and-sip ti … | Continue reading
Photo Friday by Stacie JoyA happy update from Friday in case you missed it: Mee Noodle Shop & Grill on First Avenue will remain open after the building's landlord agreed to lower the monthly rent. Staff had previously said the longtime neighborhood favorite would close on July 15 … | Continue reading
Photo by Jose Garcia Sunday on the main lawn in Tompkins Square Park... | Continue reading
Photos by Stacie JoyWe stopped by yesterday's punk show in Tompkins Square Park and caught a blistering set by NYC hardcore band Abism. Did the crowd love them? You decide! | Continue reading
Posts this past week included (with an East River sunset shot via EVG reader Maria Muentes)...Never miss an EVG post with the weekly EVG newsletter. Free right here. • Mee Noodle Shop will stay open after all (July 10) • Inside Ninth Ward’s 10-year comeback on 2nd Avenue (July 6) … | Continue reading
Photos by Stacie JoySkateboarding and culture magazine Jenkem took over the Tompkins Square Park multipurpose courts yesterday afternoon with a pop-up skate jam/block party featuring new obstacles, music and plenty of spectators. The free event drew a steady crowd of skaters and … | Continue reading
Jazz returns to Albert's Garden this (Sunday) afternoon with a free performance by Just (JAZZ!) Friends.Singer Marie Teichman, a familiar presence at the East Village community garden, will be joined by guitarist Finn Summerell for a set of jazz standards and popular songs from e … | Continue reading
Taking in Norway-England early this evening outside an empty storefront on St. Mark's Place... | Continue reading
Photos by Stacie Joy WitchsFest USA returned to Astor Place today, marking its 15th anniversary with a day of rituals, workshops, vendors, music and community. Hosted by the NYC Wiccan Family Temple, the free festival celebrates contemporary Paganism and brings together practitio … | Continue reading
Here's the rundown for tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon's free Show Brain show in Tompkins Square Park (with approximate set times)... • Seraphine's Cleaver (1:50-2:25) • Tea Eater (2:45-3:15) • Diary (3:35-4:10) • Pons (4:30-5:10) • First President of Japan (5:25-6:05) It's a nice ch … | Continue reading
Photo from last year by Stacie Joy WitchsFest USA marks its 15th anniversary on Saturday with a daylong celebration of contemporary Paganism at Astor Place. The free event, hosted by the NYC Wiccan Family Temple, runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features 60 vendors, a dozen worksh … | Continue reading
Ahead of Sunday afternoon's free Show Brain concert in Tompkins Square Park, here's the new video from NYC's Diary. The band recently announced its debut album, Spiral Bound (out Sept. 4 via Kanine Records), and "Keep Comin' Up" offers an early taste of its mix of garage rock, ps … | Continue reading
Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy It was a much different mood at Mee Noodle Shop & Grill this afternoon. Just days after staff told us the longtime Chinese restaurant at 223 First Ave. between 13th and 14th Streets would close on July 15, there was reason to celebrate. Joyce … | Continue reading
We've been enjoying the rotating art and photo exhibits at Ninth Street Espresso on 10th Street, and the next one opens tomorrow. "Tompkins Trees," featuring gelatin-silver prints by East Village-based photographer Alicia Fowler, will be on view from July 11 through Aug. 7 at the … | Continue reading
Photo by Stacie Joy Another independent neighborhood gathering space is preparing to close. Francis Kite Club, the hybrid bar, social club and arts venue at 40 Avenue C between Third and Fourth Street, announced yesterday that it will close after service on Aug. 1. In a message p … | Continue reading
A rendering of Bleecker Bell For East Village residents who venture around town for live music... A new music venue called Bleecker Bell is expected to open in September at 163 Bleecker St. in Greenwich Village. The 200-capacity club comes from the team behind Café Wha?, Groove a … | Continue reading