EV Grieve

Monday, March 18, 2013

Something Sweet looking for help to revive its East Village bakery

[EVG file photo by Dave on 7th]

Something Sweet, the family-owned bakery on First Avenue and East 11th Street, has been closed since July. There have been a variety of issues, including some health-related matters...

Now, though, the family is ready to get going again... and, as this ad shows, they are looking for some help...

Resident asks, What can I do about those 2 dogs left outside all day on 7th Street?

A note from a reader:

"I live next door to Cafe 81 on 7th Street and lately there have been two dogs left outside all day inside the fenced in area. They bark all day long. They're small dogs, but they're very loud and annoying. Sometimes a woman comes out of the building and gives them food and water, but mostly they're just out there alone. I've called 311 a few times, but nothing has changed. It's bad for the neighbors trying to get some peace and it's bad for these poor dogs. E.V. Grieve, can you and your readers please do something!!!"

The reader followed up later yesterday.

"An angry woman screamed out the window to Shut those dogs up! And someone came out and took the dogs in. Hopefully for good!"

Given the location, I'm surprised that no one has thrown a shamwow at the dogs.

Also, Cafe 81 has been closed now for months, as noted previously...

Previously on EV Grieve:
At Cafe 81, you'd better be quiet or someone will throw a shamwow at you

The big dig begins for 6-story, 2-unit condo on East 9th Street

[Jeff Day ©2013]

In Early February, we spotted a few workers in the soon-to-be-former parking lot at 327 E. Ninth St. pushing some dirt around here between First Avenue and Second Avenue ...

Late least week, the work really began on the six-story, two-unit residential building.

[Jeff Day ©2013]

Also, EVG regular William Klayer notes that the dig has turned up some underground brick from the previous structure here...

Anyway, it looks like this now ... and as a reminder of what will eventually materialize ...

[Via Curbed]

And how was your St. Patrick's Day weekend?

[Bobby Williams]

As you may have noticed, it was St. Patrick's Day/Weekend this past, uh, weekend. Most people we talked with talked didn't think the weekend got out of hand as perhaps anticipated. At least by SantaCon standards.

It wasn't incident free, as this photo by the post office on East 11th Street and Fourth Avenue shows...

[Photo by @gradydunning]

And we have no idea what happened here on St. Mark's Place. Likely had nothing to do with St. Patrick's Day. But there is a guy with a green shirt standing there!

[Photo by @Knickerbock4Lif]

And a few photos via Scoboco's Flickr account, where you can find more East Village shots here.

Some readers have already left their observations here. Please leave any additional St. Patrick's Day thoughts in the comments below.

Reader report: 8th Street Winecellar looking to open a 4th Street location

Last evening, members of the East 4th Street A & B Block Association and other concerned residents met to discuss several new bars-cafes-restaurants in the works for this part of the East Village.

Reps from some of the bars were apparently on-hand to discuss their ventures. One tidbit. We didn't know who was angling for the space at 211 E. Fourth St. vacated late last year by JujoMukti Tea Lounge. A tipster tells us that the folks behind the 8th Street Winecellar are hoping to take that space. They are expected to be on the April CB3/SLA committee agenda.

Here's a description of the place via New York:

Located below street level on a busy Greenwich Village block, this warm, unpretentious wine bar keeps oenophiles lingering with a helpful staff and shareable small plates of charcuterie and pigs in blankets. Owners Jonny Cohen and Michael Lagnese are veteran Union Square Café barkeeps—the T-shirt-clad duo are often caught behind the wood-accented bar, dropping an informed suggestion from their lengthy selection of affordable wines (no bottle over $100).

No word if they will change their name here to 4th Street Winecellar.

[Image via the 8th Street Winecellar website]

This East Village residence has its own screening room

There are new listings for 310 E. Ninth St. near Second Avenue, where the Google Street View car immortalized these people enjoying some Mud Coffee on the front stoop...

Per the Corcoran listing:

Brand New Exclusive ... 3500SF (approx) Exquisite Residence featuring 3 Floors of Living with 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, Parlor Level with Master Suite, Garden Level with Private Backyard/Patio ...

The Formal Parlor Room with Wood-Burning Fireplace and 11’ Ceilings defines elegance and is the perfect way to welcome guests into your home. The Spacious Master Suite has an Elevated Bedroom, Dressing Area, extra-large Soaking Tub and Separate Shower Enclosure. Descend the Staircase to the Garden Level with its 20' Ceilings, Wall of Windows exposing the Tranquil Backyard/Patio and allowing Bright, Southern Light to dramatically illuminate the residence. Chefs will revel in the restaurant-worthy Kitchen with Granite Countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wolf Stove and Hood, SubZero Fridge, Miele Dishwasher, Exposed Wood-Beam Ceilings and great cabinetry.

Another Wood-Burning Fireplace, Wall of Exposed Brick and Recessed Lighting provide a cozy feel to the enormous Living Room. The Recreation/Screening Room Level is outfitted with a Projector and Movie Screen.

Sadly, no photos of the screening room.

Oh. Price: $17,500.

Some unknown LLC bought the building in May 2010 for $3.2 million. Anyway, if this rental is too much, then there's another unit at 310 for just $12,500.