The owner-founder of JuiceGo on 9th Street dies

[Photo by Steven]

JuiceGo opened in late February at 333 E. Ninth St. between First Avenue and Second Avenue.

Several readers had noticed that the storefront, which sells a variety of made-to-order cold-pressed juices, smoothies, salads and sandwiches, hasn't been open lately. There hasn't been any sign on the storefront noting a temporary closure.

Sadly, it turns out that founder-owner Satish Patel died on April 9.

Sorry for the long closure everyone. The founder of JuiceGo and our dad passed away Sunday morning. Please keep us in your thoughts as we continue to mourn the loss of our Father Satish Patel. Thanks everyone.

A post shared by JuiceGo (@juicegonyc) on Apr 12, 2017 at 9:28am PDT

There's no word at the moment when/if JuiceGo might reopen.

In announcing the signing of the 10-year lease here last August, Eastern Consolidated noted:

“JuiceGo is a groundbreaking concept because its owner/founder Satish Patel has developed a unique cold press juicing device that produces 100 percent fresh and nutrient-filled cold pressed juices that are made-to-order on site. Mr. Patel has extensive experience in the health food industry, having owned one of the largest produce markets in New Zealand. He’s also spent 15 years managing and owning a number of hospitality businesses in the United States, and decided to open his first JuiceGo shop in New York City.”

On 3rd and 13th, Bluemercury arriving; dinosaur mural not yet extinct

Bluemercury, the luxury beauty retailer, is the incoming tenant for the southwest corner of Third Avenue and 13th Street, as these photos via EVG reader Laura K. show...



They are currently looking to hire "beauty junkies." (A nod to the area's "Taxi Driver"-era past?)

Gothic Cabinet Craft shop closed in January 2016 after 47 years in business on this corner. A listing showed that the asking rent here was nearly $30,000 a month. The owners of Brazen Fox across the street were interested in opening a bar-restaurant here, but those plans never took hold.

Early last fall, workers wrapped up the building with a sidewalk bridge and construction netting for "emergency" façade repairs... an EVG reader at the time wondered if this might be the end for the dinosaur mural ...


[Photos from last fall]





But! The workers came and went after a few months ... and the mural has survived for now...



Anyone know the back story of this particular mural?

Looking for signs of Artichoke on 14th Street

Last November, we noted that Artichoke was apparently moving to a new space directly across 14th Street from their current compound.

Several people have asked if this was still a go. Well, DOB permits show that Artichoke signage is in the works for No. 321 between First Avenue and Second Avenue...


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There haven't been any formal announcements just yet.

We did recently detect a piece of discarded Artichoke crust outside the new locale...





One EVG reader who lives near Artichoke says that the move can't come fast enough... calling Artichoke, who opened here in 2008, a bad neighbor, with crowds, bright lints and the "constant humming of the old exhaust vents" ...



There are currently nine Artichoke locations, eight in NYC and one in Berkeley, Calif.

Disc-O-Rama closing on 8th Street

A little news outside the neighborhood in case you haven't heard ... the Disc-O-Rama on Eighth Street between MacDougal and Sixth Avenue is closing on April 28.

Sales are up to 40 percent off now.

Disco-O-Rama first opened in NYC in 1976, per their website. I recall the location on Union Square and West Fourth Street closed some years ago. Not sure about the Moscow location that was always present on their signage.

Easter Sunday's parting shot

Photo on St. Mark's Place today by Raquel Shapira

Week in Grieview

[Photo on Astor Place by Derek Berg]

Stories posted on EVG this past week included...

Kelly Hurley, who was struck by a box truck while biking on First Avenue at Ninth Street on April 5, died from her injuries. (Friday) Reactions to Hurley's death (Friday)

Joe and Pat’s mark their arrival on First Avenue (Wednesday)

Slashing reported outside Karma on First Avenue; bad night gets worse for victim (Wednesday)

RIP Guilherme Barreto (Wednesday)

Out and About With Elizabeth Atnafu (Wednesday)

The Irish Times Pub and Eatery NYC has plans for 10th Street and Avenue C (Wednesday)

Annual Charlie Parker Jazz Festival set for Aug. 27 in Tompkins Square Park (Monday)

Owners of Mable's Smokehouse in Williamsburg looking to bring Tex-Mex to Second Avenue (Tuesday)


[Photo in Tompkins Square Park by Grant Shaffer]

D.L. Cerney is now open on Ninth Street (Saturday)

Porchetta returns (for six weeks) to Seventh Street (Monday)

Former men's boutique space yields to a threading and waxing salon on Ninth Street (Wednesday)

Report: David Schwimmer looking at new East Village homes (Thursday)

Sister Midnight debuts on Avenue A (Tuesday)

History of La Plaza Cultural now on display (Thursday)

The Post reports on the "East Village crime wave" (Monday)

Cherin moving to a larger space next door on Sixth Street (Thursday)

Danny Meyer's incoming pizzeria looking for CB3 approval for a 4-table sidewalk cafe (Thursday)

Report: Alan Cumming to help revamp Eastern Bloc on Sixth Street (Tuesday)

Baron's Dim Sum slated for Sixth Street (Thursday)

Ravi DeRossi's Coup opens; profits go to organizations threatened by Trump White House (Friday)

... and new art on the gate at East Village Social on St. Mark's Place... photo by Steven... and the art is by @KwueMolly, @StarFarther and @Himbad...



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Remembering David Peel

Friends of David Peel turned out yesterday afternoon to honor the musician during a memorial wake at the Peter Jarema Funeral Home on Seventh Street...



Later, there was a singing tribute of his music in Tompkins Square Park...







The longtime East Village resident — known for his 1960s anthem "I Like Marijuana" and later for collaborations with John Lennon and Yoko Ono — died on April 6. He was 73. (The Times has a feature obituary here.)

His burial is tomorrow morning at 11 at Calverton National Cemetery in Riverhead, N.Y.

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Top two photos by Chris F.

Bottom three photos by Steven

D.L. Cerney is now open on 9th Street

As we noted a few weeks ago, the D.L. Cerney boutique was opening a new storefront for its hand-made, vintage-style clothes at 324 E. Ninth St. between First Avenue and Second Avenue.

EVG correspondent Steven caught up with co-owner Linda St. John yesterday outside the now-open shop.

St. John closed her previous location on Seventh Street at the end of 2012 after 28 years in business ... to leave the city for awhile and focus on her art and writing.

Her hours are noon to 8 p.m.

Sign up time for the 14th Street Y CSA

Via the EVG inbox...

It's time to sign up for your local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). Mountain View Farm supplies farm fresh food to the 14th Street Y CSA. Sign up now to join — and every week you will pick up a massive box of glorious, fresh vegetables at the 14th Street Y, 344 E. 14th St. between First Avenue and Second Avenue.

The farm has been busy in the greenhouse since mid-March and is currently prepping the fields for planting. They have already seeded onions, beets, fennel, leeks, cabbage, broccoli, kale, lettuce, celery, celeriac, swiss chard and so much more! Everything is looking really good in the greenhouse and the first share will be here before you know it!

Visit their website for more information and follow the link to purchase a share.

And feel free to come meet the farmers at the 14th Street Y — in the lobby — on Tuesday (April 18) from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Come taste some samples of the veggies they will be supplying.

Memorial and singing tribute for David Peel tomorrow

There's a Memorial Wake for David Peel at the Peter Jarema Funeral Home, 129 E. Seventh St. between Avenue A and First Avenue, tomorrow from 3-7. (The flyer via Facebook incorrectly states 4-7.) Afterwards, there will be a singing tribute of his music in Tompkins Square Park.

The longtime East Village resident died on April 6. He was 73.