Well, the weekend must mean today: It's now open for business... Just look for the palm trees...
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Wild palms and pizza
Earlier today, we noted that Pomodoro Pizza will be opening this weekend in part of the former Dunkin' Donuts space on Second Avenue...
Well, the weekend must mean today: It's now open for business... Just look for the palm trees...
Well, the weekend must mean today: It's now open for business... Just look for the palm trees...
Mysteries! Subway Highest Ranked Restaurant for the Seventh Straight Year
We get news releases!
No mention of their badass mascots, though.
Leading global market research firm Harris Interactive continues to examine the results of its 2010 EquiTrend® study, today focusing on the Top US Restaurant brands. The annual brand equity study measures over 1,000 brands across 42 categories, including a battery of US restaurant brands.
For the seventh straight year, Subway Restaurants ranks highest in brand equity in the quick service area, followed this year by Wendy's Restaurants. For the first time, the 2010 EquiTrend® study included casual dining establishments. Although Subway is not officially in the casual dining category, their brand equity ranking gives them the highest position among both quick service competitors and casual dining brands, which demonstrates the strength of their brand position in the restaurant industry.
"Subway ranking highest in almost every dimension we survey is very impressive," says Mary Bouchard, Vice President of Research for the Restaurant Industry. "Subway has maintained its brand equity by creating a strong consumer connection; they are very adept at reading and responding to shifts in consumer demand. When consumers wanted healthier choices, they promoted healthy options with the 6 grams of fat sandwich line; when we needed to save money, they set the standard for $5 meal promotions. It will be interesting to see how their new breakfast menu leverages their strengths."
No mention of their badass mascots, though.
More on the the Avenue A used bookstore
An EV Grieve reader left this comment about the used bookstore opening on Avenue A in the former Etherea Records space...
We nosed about a couple of nights ago as they were moving in the (!) books. Focus is on a "well-curated" collection of art and photography books. From the tone of it I'd guess more the real (or at least intellectualized) version rather than the Taschen version.
And from another reader...
I just dropped by and learned a few things: No name, yet (I think we should make a few suggestions), the stock includes some nice books, and the guys in the store seem to know what they are doing.
A few name suggestions:
Books on A
The Last Bookstore
Erinaceous
Booknik
End of the Line
Death Books for Cutie
And it opens this weekend...
Oh, and any suggestions for a name? Like, I Can't Believe It's Not a Yogurt Shop ...Or: Up Yours, Amazon Marketplace!
Previously on EV Grieve:
Look! Books! Real books!
CB3 forming task force to help curb youth violence
News from last week's CB3 meeting via Lesley Sussman at The Villager.
Given the rise in youth violence, CB3 "has called for the establishment of a task force comprised of elected officials, city agencies and community groups to help create a strategy to address the situation."
As Sussman reported, "The resolution said that quelling such violence was 'the highest priority for our community.'"
CB3 Chair Dominic Pisciotta said, "We need immediate action, especially with the summer months coming up when violence always increases."
Hmmmmm. Too bad the Board couldn't have come to this decision sooner...like, say, last summer. My experience with task forces, as well-intended as they usually are, is that nothing happens... at least not in any timely fashion....
Ratapooey! How many eateries in the East Village/LES had rodent problems?
Also from The Villager's CB3 meeting article... some numbers for you to chew on...
According to District Manager Susan Stetzer, there are currently 1,184 active restaurants in CB3's East Village/Lower East Side district, and that last year the city issued 360 violations for mice and 86 violations for rats to restaurants in the district.
A LOT of house on East Second Street
EV Grieve reader Tad was playing around with Google Maps the other day when he came across a darn good real-estate deal on East Second Street... Unfortunately, the Googlers must have realized their mistake... so the link is dead, but the screenshot lives on! Check it out!
As he told me: "Who knew such great houses existed right on E. 2nd St.: 3 bed/3 bath, under 500k? A hidden treasure." Heh! Not to mention a driveway! Which is actually in keeping with the East Village driveway/private garage trend.
As he told me: "Who knew such great houses existed right on E. 2nd St.: 3 bed/3 bath, under 500k? A hidden treasure." Heh! Not to mention a driveway! Which is actually in keeping with the East Village driveway/private garage trend.
Then what?: The Mars Bar gets a paint job
In January 2009, too many of us philosophized and other -ized things over the rather curious sign at the Mars Bar....
Anyway, if you're still trying to figure it out, then stop. The front of the bar has been painted over...
...to possibly yield to another sign to occupy us for the next 16 or so months?
Previously on EV Grieve:
That confusing new sign at the Mars Bar
Anyway, if you're still trying to figure it out, then stop. The front of the bar has been painted over...
...to possibly yield to another sign to occupy us for the next 16 or so months?
Previously on EV Grieve:
That confusing new sign at the Mars Bar
The first review of Diablo Royale Este is in!
Well, Diablo Royale Este opened last night at 167 Avenue A... and from the sound of the first review here from a reader, this place should fit right in on Avenue A from 10th Street to 14th Street!
Went by at midnight. The place was a zoo. No bouncer. Just a lot of people and noise. So much for good neighbors.
No word yet on the spit-roasted pig in the backyard.
Previously on EV Grieve:
Diablo Royale Este opens today: features two bars, one screening room and spit-roast pigs in the backyard
Momofuko Milk Bar donates hundreds of cookies to the Lower Eastside Girls Club
Tomorrow night is the 10th annual Gowns for Girls prom dress give-a-way at the Lower Eastside Girls Club...
And Executive Director Lyn Pentecost told us last night: "Someone loves the Girls Club! Momofuko Milk Bar surprised us today. They sent over hundreds of cookies for the girls coming Friday for our Gowns For Girls prom dress give-a-way."
And Executive Director Lyn Pentecost told us last night: "Someone loves the Girls Club! Momofuko Milk Bar surprised us today. They sent over hundreds of cookies for the girls coming Friday for our Gowns For Girls prom dress give-a-way."
Pomodora Pizza coming this weekend
As Jeremiah first reported, a pizza place is taking over part of the former Dunkin' Donuts space on Second Avenue... signs are up... and the place is expected to be open for the weekend with sidewalk seating...
...with sidewalk seating...
...with sidewalk seating...
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Reminders for films tomorrow night
Two items of interest to point out for tomorrow night...
1) There is a showing of "Pull My Daisy" at The Ottendorfer Library on Second Avenue near St. Mark's Place starting at 6 p.m. The film was adapted by Jack Kerouac from the third act of his play, "Beat Generation." It's part of a presentation titled "The Lower East Side History Project Presents: Bohemia and Counterculture."
And may have already seen this silent footage of Kerouac, Allan Ginsberg and othters from the summer of 1959 outside the Harmony Bar & Restaurant on Ninth Street and Third Avenue
2) At the Millennium of East Fourth Street... In the gallery space, Richard Sandler's photographs are on display through June 19. The opening reception is tomorrow from 6-8 p.m., and includes a screening of his video, "Brave New York."
1) There is a showing of "Pull My Daisy" at The Ottendorfer Library on Second Avenue near St. Mark's Place starting at 6 p.m. The film was adapted by Jack Kerouac from the third act of his play, "Beat Generation." It's part of a presentation titled "The Lower East Side History Project Presents: Bohemia and Counterculture."
And may have already seen this silent footage of Kerouac, Allan Ginsberg and othters from the summer of 1959 outside the Harmony Bar & Restaurant on Ninth Street and Third Avenue
2) At the Millennium of East Fourth Street... In the gallery space, Richard Sandler's photographs are on display through June 19. The opening reception is tomorrow from 6-8 p.m., and includes a screening of his video, "Brave New York."
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