A random now and then: 11th Street and Avenue B

1975!

Today!

[Top photo via Getty]

I had to blow up the 1975 photo a bit... it looks grainy... here's the original...

The renovated Caffe Cotto will include a late-night to-go window

We've written a few posts about Caffe Cotto, currently undergoing a gut renovation on Avenue C at Eighth Street...

EV Grieve reader @bobbyjohnspeaks heard from a worker that the new cafe will include a late-night to-go window on the Eighth Street side of the building ... which is one reason why workers have been knocking out the bricked-up windows...

[Top two photos by Bobby Williams]

In line at the Tribeca Film Festival

Third Avenue near 11th Street.

Today in photos of Vincent D'Onofrio

Former Christodora House resident Vincent D'Onofrio was back in the neighborhood today filming a scene for "Law & Order: Criminal Intent." (Melanie has more shots here.)

D'Onofrio photo by EV Grieve paparazzi paparazzo Bobby Williams.

Eating pizza today for a good cause

A reminder in the EV Grieve inbox

[Photo of Steve Cannon via Guest of a Guest]

Today, Two Boots Pizza is holding Save the Tribes Day, in which it will donate all proceeds of the day’s pizza sales — from all 7 of its Manhattan stores — to A Gathering of the Tribes. The Lower East Side arts institution founded 20 years ago by poet, playwright and novelist Steve Cannon is on the brink of losing its longtime home at 285 East 3rd St., as
the building is up for sale.

Culminating Save the Tribes Day, in connection with National Poetry Month, Tribes will host an open mic musical performance and poetry reading with special guests at 6:00 P.M. Admission is $5 and can be purchased at the door.

Steve Cannon bought the building housing A Gathering of the Tribes in 1970 and sold it in 2004 to help finance the organization’s programming. He has since paid rent to continue occupying the space, but recently found out that the building is being sold. So many of the artists, poets and musicians whose careers have been nurtured by Tribes — along with neighbors such as Two Boots — are rallying to help the organization keep its home. You can read more about the situation here.

EV Grieve Etc: Mourning Edition

Ugly defense in the NYPD rape trial (Runnin' Scared)

About those "we love your dog, BUT..." signs (The Grumbler)

Sunday afternoon at the Mars bar (Marty After Dark)

Bob Arihood has more Mars Bar photos here.

Incoming LES bar drawing complaints from community (BoweryBoogie)

Goren and Eames are back, and filming in Tompkins Square Park (East Village Corner)

Momofuku Milk Bar relocates today (Eater)

The birth of the Beastie Boys — an oral history on the 25th anniversary of "Licensed to Ill" (New York)

The rental that encourages you to party and find solace

Here we are at 60 Avenue C between Fifth Street and Sixth Street, where this three-bedroom apartment just hit that market for $3,700...

Check out the listing:

Sunday night roof deck get togethers and great parties await you. The apartment, which has exposed brick, is uncommonly spacious in a city known for shoebox apartments. The living room alone is like a cavern, while the adjoining outdoor space is enough for you and your friends to chill in the after-hours. The nightly quiet provides for an excellent atmosphere for concentration and solace.

Ranked #1 in New York City for Nightlife (by Nabewise), the East Village is one of the most sought-after places to live. atmosphere for concentration and solace. The kitchen comes equipped with standard appliances + dishwasher and plenty of counterspace. The rooftop comes with plank flooring and a picnic table! It's a nice walk to NYU!

According to the listing: "Guarantors Accepted."

Noted

Yesterday, we pointed out the "safe to drinks" sign on the Temperance Fountain in Tompkins Square Park...

And yesterday, a new sign appeared ...

Photo by Bobby Williams.

Wai? Cafe relocating to Avenue B

Last week, we noted that Wai? Cafe on First Avenue had closed. However, EV Grieve reader Melissa reports that Wai? is relocating to 182 Avenue B near 11th Street. (An outgoing message at Wai? confirms the move to Avenue B.) The new location is expected to open in late May or early June.

The Little Bird, the vegan cafe that was in the space before, closed in January.

Workers have been renovating the 182 space in recents weeks.

Next stop of the 'Gossip Girl' tour — Veselka

Back in February, Veselka was closed for part of a day while crews filmed a scene for the television program "Gossip Girl" there...

And the Very Special Veselka episode aired last night...

To the Twittersphere for some reaction!

Previously.