Curb your enthusiasm: A look at more East Village businesses with their doors back open

[Trash & Vaudeville, 7th Street]

Back on Monday, EVG contributor Stacie Joy shared a sampling of the East Village businesses that were back open for curbside sales as part of the blessed Phase 1.

In this sequel post, Stacie shares a few more of the retail operations up and running again (and yes — several businesses here had been open previously, including Sunny & Annie's and Book Club)...


[Sunny's Florist, 6th Street]


[Downtown Yarns, Avenue A]


[Limited to One, 10th Street]


[Bali Kitchen, 4th Street]


[The Juicy Lucy kiosk, 1st Street]


[East Village Acupuncture, 2nd Street]


[Sunny & Annie's, Avenue B]


[Book Club Bar, 3rd Street]


[VorteXity Books, Avenue A]


[Red Gate Bakery, 1st Street]


[Kolkata Chai Co., 3rd Street]

Previously on EV Grieve:
East Village businesses reopen their doors for curbside pickup

East Village businesses reopen their doors for curbside pickup

[Gizmo, 1st Avenue]

As part of NYC's entry into Phase 1 last Monday, retail outlets are OK'd for limited operations — mainly curbside pickup of purchases.

EVG contributor Stacie Joy walked around the neighborhood and shared a sampling of the East Village businesses open (with social distancing and other safety protocols in place)...


[Casey Rubber Stamps, 11th Street]


[Azaleas, 2nd Avenue]


[Meg, 9th Street]


[Love Thy Beast, 5th Street]


[Exit9, Avenue A]


[Lancelotti, Avenue A]


[Jane's Exchange, 3rd Street]


[SneakEZ, 9th Street]


[White Trash, 5th Street]


[an.mé, 9th Street]


[Alphabets, Avenue A]

Some reasons to shop on 9th Street Thursday

A handful of business owners on Ninth Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue have joined forces to host a "shopping crawl" on the block from 4-7 p.m. this Thursday to help inspire locals to shop local. The participating stores are offering a discount on selected items... the map below has the details...


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A holiday celebration at these East Village businesses on Sunday

[Photo via @evimanyc]

On Sunday, the East Village Independent Merchants Association is hosting a holiday celebration with specials at a handful of local businesses.

Some of the deals kick in after the tree lighting ceremony in Tompkins Square Park from 4-5 p.m. ... others are day-long specials ... here's a list of participating businesses via the EVG inbox (I did not receive specifics about what each business was offering as a special) ...

• Eleven B
• Ace Bar
• Anthony Aiden Opticians — offering 15 percent off all in stock eyewear plus a free eye exam.
• Barnyard Cheese
• Bonnie Slotnick Cookbooks — 10 percent off all purchases, all day.
• Brix Wines
• Butter Lane Cupcakes
• Club Cumming
• Dream Baby — All day & all night $4 beer and $4 well liquors
• East Village Vintage Collective — 20 percent off everything store wide
• Exit 9 — 20 percent off everything storewide
• Jane's Exchange — will offer cookies and juice for kids visiting the store.
• La Sirena — will offer 20 percent off with the mention of EVIMA before check out, and gift of Mexican chili candy with every purchase
• Lucky — Free drink with any receipt of $50 spent at (one or a combination of) participating merchants
• Maiden Lane
• Ninth Street Espresso
• Pageant
• Random Accessories — 20 percent off ALL accessories
• Red Baron Ink
• Rue St. Denis Clothier
• Spotted Owl
• Swing Organic Salon — Swing into the holiday season with a glass of organic wine, a complimentary consultation, and 20 percent off gift certificates Dec. 10 to Dec. 17.
• Veselka

Here's a map with the businesses taking part on Sunday...


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Take part in Tiki on 12th tomorrow (Saturday)

The East Village Independent Merchants Association (EVIMA) is presenting Tiki on 12th tomorrow (Saturday!) from noon to 5 p.m.

Participating business along (or near!) 12th Street from First Avenue to the east will be taking part... including Au Za'atar, Ciao for Now, Harry & Ida's and the East Village Vintage Collective, where there's a tiki party from 4 to 5 p.m.


[East Village Vintage Collective co-owner Maegan Hayward yesterday prepping for Tiki time]

Find the rest of the participating merchants at the EVIMA site here. There's a post-tiki party at Lucky, 168 Avenue B between 10th Street and 11th Street.

About the 3rd Annual Holiday Shopping Event tomorrow (Saturday!)

Via the EVG inbox...

The East Village Independent Merchants Association (EVIMA) is hosting its third annual holiday shopping event ALL DAY Saturday, Dec. 10. East Villagers are encouraged to shop local and support small business owners, in exchange for special discounts, promotions and in-store treats.

EVIMA will also host a holiday party at Jimmy’s No. 43 from 4-6 PM, where shoppers can enter a special Grab Bag raffle with treats from EVIMA members. Shoppers will receive one raffle ticket for every store they shop using a special passport card they can pick up at participating stores.

Residents can also pick up their FREE copy of the recently launched EVill Card, the first east village discount card designed by merchants for residents. The card, launched in late October, is a free resource for all residents of the East Village. Card owners access special discounts and deals throughout the year from an ever-growing list of participating merchants. For more info on the EVill card, click here.

Participating merchant list:

• Anthony Aiden Opticians — Free eye exam with purchase and 15% off complete set of eye glasses all weekend
• B&H Dairy — 10% off breakfast, lunch and dinner all day
• Bonnie Slotnick Cookbooks — 10% all day and have in-store carolers
• Chinese Hawaiian Kenpo Academy — $150 for 100 days of unlimited classes or $80 per month for 1 weekend class per week (6 month contract)
• East Village Vintage Collective — 15% off store-wide and some mulled cider
• Exit 9 Gift Emporium — 15% off in store to anyone who mentions the shopping event
• La Sirena Mexican Gifts — 10% off day of event
• Lucky on B — Free "holiday shot" with purchase
• New York Copy & Print — Spend $100 get 20% off
• Pageant Print Shop — 10% off in store to those who mention the promotion
• Parlor — 15% off all Aveda products & complimentary Holiday make-up tips with Christopher from 3-6pm
• Random Accessories — 15% off plus some sweet treats
• Three Seat Espresso & Barber — buy 1 coffee get one free through Dec. 11