It was first posted on Reddit. Gawker linked to it. Time also linked to it. So far, the photos has been viewed more than 500,000 times.
Monday, March 14, 2011
The 'hipster trap' spotted in the East Village going viral, for some reason
By now you may have seen this photo of a cardboard trap by @WillHimself taken on Avenue A and Sixth Street during the weekend... "Just met this guy setting up 'hipster traps' in NYC, baited with PBR and American Spirits."
It was first posted on Reddit. Gawker linked to it. Time also linked to it. So far, the photos has been viewed more than 500,000 times.
It was first posted on Reddit. Gawker linked to it. Time also linked to it. So far, the photos has been viewed more than 500,000 times.
Ricardo León Peña Villa, 1960-2011
Ricardo León Peña Villa — the Colombian-born poet known affectionately as El Poe — passed away on Friday at Beth Israel Hospital where he had been in the intensive care unit the last few weeks. He was 50.
There's a small memorial set up in his honor outside the Umbrella House on Avenue C where he had lived and helped manage the building.
In a tribute written by Manuel Bermúdez Tiberio:
You can find out more about this life here.
There's a small memorial set up in his honor outside the Umbrella House on Avenue C where he had lived and helped manage the building.
In a tribute written by Manuel Bermúdez Tiberio:
Ricardo, for those who knew him, was a special human being, lived a million lives. His day was 24 hours spent, used, designed, written, worked ... because his favorite phrase was "do something now because when we die will be a long rest."
You can find out more about this life here.
Marfa bids farewell; Bento Burger coming soon
Marfa, the Texas-themed eatery on East Second Street adjacent to Lucky Cheng's, held its closing-night party on Saturday...
As Zagat reported, the restaurant stopped serving food in November ... though it was still open as an art-performance space. (Slum Goddess was there for a balloon art show back in October.) I asked owner Hayne Suthon for an update on the space ...
Via e-mail, Suthon said the space will now be a restaurant called Bento Burger ... with "lots of options on the burgers, probably at least 3 to 4 vegetarian, including a hemp burger, seafood, a Japanese, a Korean. A place where die hard meateaters and strict vegetarians can both call home. Cheap and fun."
Here's more from her message:
"We are making our own buns, regular, sesame, gluten free, and an asian rice bun. All square and served in bento boxes. Asian and American sides, great sauces. Drink menu is going to be based on our housemade lemonade with house infused plum, lemongrass and ginger vodkas."
She said the there will be a "Bladerunner"-inspired design by Miguel Calvo. She'll also be working with some artists and muralists on the decor.
She expects Bento Burger to be open in four to five weeks.
As Zagat reported, the restaurant stopped serving food in November ... though it was still open as an art-performance space. (Slum Goddess was there for a balloon art show back in October.) I asked owner Hayne Suthon for an update on the space ...
Via e-mail, Suthon said the space will now be a restaurant called Bento Burger ... with "lots of options on the burgers, probably at least 3 to 4 vegetarian, including a hemp burger, seafood, a Japanese, a Korean. A place where die hard meateaters and strict vegetarians can both call home. Cheap and fun."
Here's more from her message:
"We are making our own buns, regular, sesame, gluten free, and an asian rice bun. All square and served in bento boxes. Asian and American sides, great sauces. Drink menu is going to be based on our housemade lemonade with house infused plum, lemongrass and ginger vodkas."
She said the there will be a "Bladerunner"-inspired design by Miguel Calvo. She'll also be working with some artists and muralists on the decor.
She expects Bento Burger to be open in four to five weeks.
Yummy House merges with Plump Dumpling, sort of
Last month, we noted that Yummy House next to Nevada Smith's on Third Avenue between 11th Street and 12th Street had closed...
Several readers pointed us to the sign that now appears in the Yummy House window...
Sure enough, a pass by Plump Dumpling on Second Avenue and 11th Street reveals the dual menus...
However, several EV Grieve readers have left comments about this merger.
And!
And!
Several readers pointed us to the sign that now appears in the Yummy House window...
Sure enough, a pass by Plump Dumpling on Second Avenue and 11th Street reveals the dual menus...
However, several EV Grieve readers have left comments about this merger.
AdamsAthas said...
Yummy House Fans BEWARE!!!!!
Plump Dumpling on 11th St. & 2nd ave is now answering the delivery number for Yummy House and they said they are now sharing space and that YH has the same chef as they always did.
Lies I tell you ... All Lies!!!
The food is terrible and it definitely is NOT the same as Yummy House. I'm so disappointed as we would have never ordered from Plump Dumpling. When I called back to confront them they said well we do have one chef that had worked at YH.
And!
Anonymous said...
A sign on the building said it moved to 11th and 2nd. That location is Plump Dumpling and the guy inside insisted that Yummy House merged with them and that the cook was the same. However, the Hot and Spicy tofu -- so good at Yummy House -- was greasy and overfried ... I think maybe they somehow bought out Yummy House but there is no evidence of YH quality there. I wouldn't go again.
And!
Anonymous said...
Went with a friend to the new location. The food is nowhere near the same quality. Everything seemed old and tasteless. I was sure i was going to get sick but didn't. Still that's my last time here. RIP Yummy House.
Proposals for Kurve and Tonda spaces off tonight's CB3 docket
There are several scratches for tonight's CB3/SLA meeting...
Including two high-profile spaces that we were curious about:
Alterations/Transfers/Upgrades
4AB LLC (Tonda), 235 E 4th St (tran/op)
New Liquor License Applications
Corp to be formed, (Kurve) 87 2nd Ave (op)
The meeting is at 6:30 pm — JASA/Green Residence - 200 East 5th Street at the Bowery.
Including two high-profile spaces that we were curious about:
Alterations/Transfers/Upgrades
4AB LLC (Tonda), 235 E 4th St (tran/op)
New Liquor License Applications
Corp to be formed, (Kurve) 87 2nd Ave (op)
The meeting is at 6:30 pm — JASA/Green Residence - 200 East 5th Street at the Bowery.
Speculating about Veselka Bowery's sidewalk cafe
We recently pointed out the Veselka Bowery signage on East First Street... Fork in the Road reported that the Bowery location will open in late May/early June... Fork in the Road also noted that this location will sport a sidewalk cafe for 30 to 40 diners. But where will this outdoor cafe live? Perhaps on First Street... thought that seems a little cramped...
More likely though... at the entryway into Avalon Bowery Place...
...across from the Bowery Wine Company outdoor space.
More likely though... at the entryway into Avalon Bowery Place...
...across from the Bowery Wine Company outdoor space.
Never trust a TV that claims it will work for free
Spotted by EV Grieve correspondent Bobby Williams this past weekend on Avenue A at 13th Street.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Out of season
EV Grieve correspondent Bobby Williams spotted this rolling ad on Avenue A this weekend...
And now, for some reason, a photo of John Legend's bulldog
The singer, who lives off the Bowery, tweeted this: "My bulldog Puddy just met his long lost twin on the streets of the East Village."
Week in Grieview
The "Crazy Landlord" is back! (Monday)
More details emerge about the future of 34 Avenue A (Tuesday)
A discussion on whether 35 Cooper Square is worth saving (Friday)
A cab ends up on Second Avenue sidewalk (Thursday)
189 Avenue C introduces some rentals (Thursday)
290 Mulberry is for sale (Wednesday)
Looking at the photography of Steven Hirsch (Wednesday)
Work continues at St. Brigid's (Tuesday)
Closing time at Tompkins Square Park (Thursday)
[Photo taken on East 10th Street between Avenue A and Avenue B]
Sidewalk shed returns to 147 First Ave.
Workers arrived this morning at First Avenue and Ninth Street to erect a new sidewalk shed for the mystery building...
Workers removed the other sidewalk shed here last Wednesday... The upper levels will soon be home to luxury apartments.
Previously.
Workers removed the other sidewalk shed here last Wednesday... The upper levels will soon be home to luxury apartments.
Previously.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
East Village winners in the 'Best of New York'
East Village Man has compiled the East Village-related items from New York Magazine's "Best of New York" issue. There weren't actually many mentions ... here are a few...
Check out the rest at EVM.
RESTAURANTS
Best Bacon and Eggs - Peels (325 Bowery at 2nd St.)
“Plants Matter” section for best veggies:
Carrots - Dirt Candy (430 E. 9th st. at Ave A)
Escarole - Porsena (21 E. 7th st. near Cooper Square)
Check out the rest at EVM.
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