Waiting for Martha Stewart at Eataly

Eataly is, of course, the biggest thing to happen at 23rd Street and Fifth Avenue since the Flatiron Building went up.... Yesterday, EV Grieve contributor Blue Glass happened by right when the Eatalys were waiting for the arrival of Martha Stewart.




Anyway! Speaking of quality food... check out the prices at the Chock full o' Nuts opening right next door to Eataly....

Cooper Square Hotel finds room for more outdoor seating

You may want to keep an eye on your luggage, though.

[Updated] A bike-car collision on 14th and B?

A reliable source passes along word that there was another bike-car collision ... earlier this afternoon at 14th Street and Avenue B.... Anyone have any details?

Per a tipster:

I came by there about 5 minutes after the accident happened. It occurred on the Stuyvesant Town service road between bicycle and an Audi A6. The bicycle rider was a male in his early 20's, and the Audi driver appeared to be in his late 20's with a cast on his arm. The Audi's windshield was demolished from the bike rider going over the hood and hitting it, and the bike was damaged too. The biker didn't appear too hurt, as he had some gauze on his right arm, I believe was put on by a ST security guard.

Easy as: 3 units in 123 Third Ave. now in contract

Well, we barely even had time to look over the available units at 123 Third Avenue, that new tower of condo going up in East Union Square at 14th Street. (It's the one up there on the left — I get them mixed up too...).

Curbed just brought the news that the units were on the market back on Aug. 30 .... And now! A quick look at StreetEasy finds that three of the available homes are already in contract. Hmmm.....



Fear not if you were slow to act... 10 units remain for purchase, including the big honkin' penthouse for $3.7 million that provides unobstructed views of ConEd... and, presumably, our friends down at Robin Raj...



Previously on EV Grieve:
Living local: Here comes the 123 Third Ave. sales center!

[Top photo by Blue Glass]

Avenue A transformed into fraternity-sorority party for Diablo Royale Este's 'Boats 'N Hoes' bash

On Sunday night, Diablo Royale Este — home of the Hopsicle! — at 169 Avenue A was host to a party that attracted what one resident described as "swarms" of young adults.



By Monday morning, the EV Grieve inbox was filled with e-mails about the bash. Such as this one from a reader:

You may be hearing from other people about this already, but there are swarms of what appear to be college students trolling East 12th Street between A and B. From what I can hear, it sounds like they are all trying to find some party. They're ranging in age from late teens to early 20s, and they are loud and obnoxious. ... it is so depressing. Just heard a big, "WHOOOOO!" I never thought the East Village would become one big frat/sorority party. I moved here to get away from those people!

And!

Am I the only one in town and experiencing over 500 18-20 year olds who have literally taken over the sidewalks and three-block radius, as I write?? I came home at 11 and Diablo Royal is having some event that has packed the sidewalks and streets with young people screaming and breaking bottles. There is one cop car parked outside and no cops to be seen. It's INSANE HERE.



I called 911 to complain and the operator said "It's Labor Day." Then I went and found one cop who said "it's nearly over," but I have no idea what it is. Jason Bieber??? I've NEVER seen this many people in one place since attending Obama's inauguration in DC.

Several Royalegoers told a resident that Diablo Royale was hosting a Boats 'N Hoes party.

And you can see what the readers were talking about in the photos in this post....the line for Diablo Royale stretched south on Avenue A and wrapped around the corner on East 10th Street...







One tipster said that officers from the Ninth Precinct eventually broke up the party. Lt. Patrick Ferguson at the Ninth Precinct told me that "summonses were issued to the club — they over promoted an event."



Meanwhile, some neighbors who were were already upset with Diablo Royale Este since their Cinco de Mayo opening, are now fuming. Said one longtime resident:

"Our worst fears are being realized as Diablo is catering to and becoming a destination for young party folk."

Previously on EV Grieve:
[Updated] Last night at Diablo Royale Este

Diablo Royale Este opens today: features two bars, one screening room and spit-roast pigs in the backyard

The first review of Diablo Royale Este is in!

Bean cab crash makes for a good photo opp

I saw this photo from the aftermath of Saturday night's crash in front of Bean at James Del, LTD (via Neighborhoodr).

One thing really stood out in this angle... what is that couple on the right doing?



Is this a good time for photos? Maybe they're tourists? Oh honey — look, here's one of you near where that cab drove into that coffee shop...

Public nuisance... or art?

EV Grieve contributor Blue Glass wonders if the eternal ConEd smokestack/roadblock on First Avenue and 10th Street will ever go away....



Meanwhile, another reader helpfully notes that this is actually an art installation by Paul Richard!

The Beekman... and the Beekman on Beekman

Old and new on Beekman Street downtown.

Meanwhile, was just to see if I could make the new Beekman Tower look old with a little filter trickery....hmmm

Osment!

Avenue A near 14th Street.

Previously.

[Updated] 'Major car accident' reported on Third Avenue at Astor Place

We're getting reports of a "major car accident" on Third Avenue at Astor Place. According to a tweet from @twatan, "Cab hit someone, cab's windshield is cracked."

Photo via.

More details as they become available.

Updated 8:37 p.m. From @twatan: "One major injury. Pretty sure it was a male. He wasn't moving much. Not sure who is to blame."