Glizzy's bringing hot dogs to this block of St. Mark's Place

Signage for Glizzy's is up now at 34 St. Mark's Place between Second Avenue and Third Avenue.

This will be the second outpost for the brand that got its start last year in Williamsburg, and boasting "Brooklyn's Best Hot Dogs." (Current signage is missing the 's on Brooklyn for now.)

Johnny Huynh, the founder and co-owner of Glizzy's grew up in Bushwick and operates Lucy's Vietnamese restaurants in Brooklyn.

Some background via Greenpointers:

Glizzy's menu kicks off with the "N.Y. Classic" that includes onions in red sauce, sauerkraut, and spicy brown mustard. Next, there's a dog called "Houston, We Have A Problem" with smoked brisket chili, chopped and fried onions, and a cheddar cheese sauce. 

The "OG Lucy's" is a nod to Huynh's Vietnamese restaurant and has cucumber, cilantro, basil, mayo, pickled carrots, hoisin, and sriracha. Next up is the "Mr. Lee" with kimchi, scallions, furikake, fried garlic, Korean BBQ sauce, and sesame oil. 

"The Ocky" is halal and includes chopped onions, tomatoes, harissa, and yogurt sauce, while the "Phil Me Up" contains potato salad, scallions, furikake, and curry ranch dressing. 

No word on an opening date for Glizzy's, which is nestled among other quick-serve options on the block. The storefront was previously the ice cream shop Lucky Star.  

Storefront can't decide if it wants to be Deli Convenience or Dispensary

Earlier this spring, signage for Deli Convenience arrived at 231 First Ave. between 13th Street and 14th Street.

Several weeks later... the sign became Dispensary (with marijuana leaves) 

THEN, the Deli Convenience signage returned...

So what will this week bring? A return to Dispensary? Something completely different?

This spot was previously Tony's Famous Pizza ... and for nearly 20 years, Vinny Vincenz. 

Thanks, Pinch ... and the other commenters who pointed this out!

Monday's parting shot

Manhattanhenge counter programming...

La Plaza Cultural's new solar pavilion is enjoying its moment in the sun

Photo by Stacie Joy

After a years-long crowdfunding campaign (read more background here), the panels and battery were installed this past Wednesday on the solar pavilion at La Plaza Cultural, the community garden on the SW corner of Avenue C and Ninth Street.

Aside from providing a grid-independent power source, the pavilion will also serve as a four-season classroom offering workshops to the community.

While some volunteer gardeners held an impromptu celebration this past week, some work is left to do, including more fundraising to help defray costs. 

But, as La Plaza's most recent newsletter points out, "the garden now has a source of sustainable power. Thanks to all who helped us realize this vision... We hope it can be a model for other gardens and any entity interested in sustainable energy."

A few scenes from the annual Loisaida Festival

Photos by Stacie Joy

The 36th edition of the Loisaida Festival took place yesterday under sunny blue skies ... as attendees took part in this annual Memorial Day weekend celebration of the rich heritage of the Lower East Side. 

EVG contributor Stacie Joy shared a few photos from along Avenue C where attendees enjoyed live music, theater, food, pony rides, bouncy houses ... and a lot more...

Entertainment away from the main stage included the Casa Adela Rumble with Hip Hop Jibarito...

You can visit the Loisiada Center here for information about year-round programming.

Sunday's parting shot

Outside Sophie's today on Fifth Street between A and B...

Rebelmatic in Tompkins Square Park

Photos by Stacie Joy 

The New York Hardcore Chronicles presented a slate of bands in Tompkins Square Park yesterday afternoon ... featuring Scott Helland (Guitarmy of One), Winterwolf, Butterbrain, Rebelmatic and Leeway.

EVG contributor Stacie Joy was there and caught the set by crowd-favorites Rebelmatic ...

... who were joined onstage by Winterwolf's Tony $ixx...

Near-miss in Tompkins Square Park as branch falls

On a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Tompkins Square Park, a large branch from a majestic American Elm came crashing down to the ground inside the Avenue A-St. Mark's Place entrance...

Witnesses said it came very close to hitting a man in a wheelchair (thanks to Janie Heath for the clip)...

   

This is the second branch to fall in the Park in recent weeks... on May 16, a young parkgoer escaped injuries after being hit by a limb that fell in the dog run — also on a calm, sunny day.

Updated:

CS on B shared this panoramic shot...

Week in Grieview

Posts this past week included (with a photo outside Webster Hall on 11th Street by Sean Piccoli... RIP Tina Turner)... 

• Report of a fatal stabbing on 10th Street between Avenue B and Avenue C (Sunday) 

• Inside the new home of The Joyce, which aims to be a hub for the performing arts in the East Village (Tuesday) 

• The Wild Son will not be reopening (Monday) 

• A grassroots movement to access the main lawn in Tompkins Square Park (Tuesday) 

• On 10th Street, infused bake shop Sweetooth closed for now after raid (Monday) 

• I saw Andy Warhol at the Brant Foundation (Thursday) 

• Waga is closing on St. Mark's Place (Wednesday) 

• Sadly, Mister M — aka papier-mâché man — meets the end (Saturday) 

• Soft openings: Spicy Moon on the Bowery (Thursday) 

• A Make-A-Wish moment on Avenue A (Friday) 

• Power aid: Transformer work wraps up at the Con Ed substation (Monday)

• Is this the skinniest smoke shop in NYC? (Wednesday) 

• Report of a fire in an abandoned curbside dining structure on St. Mark's Place (Monday)

• "An Empire in Decline" at Village Works (Thursday) 

• On 10th and A, Deer Gallery debuts with some "Crispy Critters" (Thursday)

• Just another *******Pizza place (Wednesday) 

• To Eat Sushi on 10th Street (Thursday) 

• This East Village outpost of Blank Street coffee will be a barista training lab (Tuesday)

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[Updated] Bee careful around 7th Street and 1st Avenue!

 

Word coming in from Seventh Street at First Avenue: a nearby rooftop beehive apparently broke ... and there's a bit of a swarm here now on this NE corner... thanks to Drew for the clip!

Updated: Mackenna Caughron shared this clip...

 

Updated 5/29:

Thanks to Mariana Matarazzo for sharing the clip of the extraction ...

 

[Updated] Report of a fatal stabbing on 10th Street between Avenue B and Avenue C

Updated 5/29 

Police say the suspect, 28-year-old Quan Alford, is facing manslaughter and weapon possession charges, the Daily News reports. 

Victim Michael Gilligbauer worked at Bike Fix NYC on Sixth Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue and was on his way to his girlfriend's place when the fight on 10th Street broke out, per the News.

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A knife fight last night near 381 E. 10th St. between Avenue B and Avenue C left one man dead and another man in custody, according to published reports.

The two men reportedly didn't know each other, with the fight starting a little after 10 p.m. following "an accidental bump," per the Daily News. 

News outlets listed the victim as Michael Gillegbower, 31, who lived nearby in the Jacob Riis Houses. The unnamed 28-year-old suspect suffered a stab wound to his back. 

Charges are pending against the suspect, police officials said. 

• Sources: amNewYork ... The Village Sun ... The Daily News ... CBS 2 ... ABC 7 ... New York Post...

Screengrab via FreedomNews TV

Sunday's opening shots

As a reminder... the 36th edition of the Loisaida Festival takes place today from noon to 5 p.m. on Avenue C from Fifth Street to 14th Street... workers/volunteers are busy setting up right now.

Find the day's schedule here. 

There's also a parade that kicks off at 11:20 a.m. ...

We can also confirm the presence of turkey drumsticks this year...

Saturday's parting shot

Photo by Derek Berg 

A moment on 10th Street today during the 28th annual Lower East Side Festival of the Arts at Theater for the New City ... day 3 is tomorrow (Sunday!)...

Sadly, Mister M — aka papier-mâché man — meets the end

Mister M — ask papier-mâché man — had a good run in the neighborhood, departing his longtime residence on 11th Street under slightly mysterious circumstances for a short road trip this past week. 

Sadly, as the top photo shows, Mister M's time in papier-mâché form has apparently come to an end in the construction pits of First Avenue and Seventh Street. (Thank you Georgia McGovern for sharing the photo.)

He was a creation of the late East Village-based multimedia artist Hanne Lauridsen, aka Hanne H7L. 

About the annual Loisaida Festival, taking place tomorrow

The 36th edition of the Loisaida Festival takes place tomorrow (Sunday!) from noon to 5 p.m. on Avenue C, from Fifth Street to 14th Street. 

Per the invite: 

Enjoy the unity and resolve of the Lower East Side in featuring our diverse immigrant communities marking in its history, Latino culture, music, cuisine, and art of our ever-growing communities. 

Find the day's schedule of live bands and performances here. 

And check out the highlight reel from last year's festival...

 

Saturday's opening shot

A little premature but cue up the Alice Cooper. Fourth Street between A and B.

Friday's parting Fleet Week shot

Thanks to EVG reader Jason T. Sheehy for this Fleet Week moment from this evening at McSorley's on Seventh Street...

Ant music

 

Local quartet Earth Dad — featuring two lifelong East Village residents — is back with a new track (and video!). This is "Drillbit."

And you can catch the band live tomorrow (Saturday) night at Heaven Can Wait, 169 Avenue A between 10th Street and 11th Street. Ticket info here. 

Headline H/T

About the free show Saturday (tomorrow!) in Tompkins Square Park

The New York Hardcore Chronicles presents a slate of bands tomorrow (Saturday, May 27) in Tompkins Square Park. 

On the bill from 2-6: Scott Helland (Guitarmy of One), Winterwolf, Butterbrain, Rebelmatic and Leeway.

A Make-A-Wish moment on Avenue A

Rey Rosa (aka The Drif) created this mural this week outside 50 Avenue A between Third Street and Fourth Street.

It's a piece for Make-A-Wish Metro New York... Rosa is a Make-A-Wish alumnus. 

As ABC 7 reports, Rosa, a Bronx native, was born with HIV and spent years in foster care. He was recipient of a "life-changing" Make-A-Wish trip to Disney World at age 7. 

"What kid doesn't want to go to Disney World," he told the station. "It let me know there was more out in the world than the small space I was occupying." 

This space on Avenue A is curated by the Lisa Project, the 501c3 public art charity that Rosa founded with his husband Wayne. 

You can watch the ABC report here. 

EVG reader Newman shared this in-progress photo from earlier in the week...