Sunday, March 18, 2012
Weekend leftovers
A little help here please?
Hey, c'mon guys. This isn't funny anymore. Can you please let me out. Guys? Anyone?
Second Street between the Bowery and Second Avenue... photo by Bobby Williams.
Revisiting: Ulli Rimkus and Max Fish
This past week, we posted a two-part series by East Village-based writer Joann Jovinelly on Ulli Rimkus and the beginning of her bar, longtime LES favorite Max Fish.
In case you missed it...
The art evolution of Ulli Rimkus and Max Fish (Thursday)
From Tin Pan Alley to Max Fish (Friday)
DOH temporarily closes Hot Kitchen
~evilsugar25 pointed out in the comments yesterday that new EV Grieve favorite Hot Kitchen on Second Avenue and Sixth Street got DOH'd ... the notice is dated Friday. Apparently the paperwork hasn't been filed online — didn't see a report at the DOH website just yet... Regardless, we'll be back when they reopen...
How was your St. Patrick's Day?
All in all yesterday was pretty fun. (Too bad St. Patrick's Day doesn't always fall on a Saturday!) In case you missed it, several neighborhood bars had drink specials. And keeping the budget-minded in mind, bars also offered free entertainment and keep-sake souvenirs. It was a little reminiscent of Bourbon Street in New Orleans, except without the humidity and ugly architecture. (If we want to look at old French buildings, we'll simply travel to the country of French and see the real thing.)
Did it get a little loud at times? Sure! But it was St. Patrick's Day! It's fun! Or are you so old that you don't remember what fun is? Anyway, New York City is loud! It always has been. If you don't like it, then move to New Mexico or someplace where it's not loud and be with the other smelly hippies.
All photos by Bobby Williams.
Noted
Seventh Street and Avenue A. Sums up the day pretty well.
Thanks to EV Grieve reader Chris F. for the photo.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Save Kate's Joint on Avenue B
A campaign is underway to help save Kate's Joint, the vegetarian restaurant on Avenue B and East Fourth Street. Here's the background on indiegogo:
Kate’s Joint, vegetarian restaurant and bar, has been a staple in New York City’s East Village since 1996. Solely owned and operated by neighborhood native Kate Halpern, who dreamt to create an affordable restaurant to serve the community she grew up in. Kate’s Joint has grown to become much more than just a business, it is a home for locals and travelers a like, a place to bring family and friends, and to meet new ones.
Unfortunately, with the changing neighborhood and economic recession Kate’s Joint has seen a fall in business and rise in costs. Kate is currently in arrears with the landlord. Eviction notices have been sent, court appearances have been made, and if a substantial amount of money is not raised by April 11th, the next court date, the doors will shut permanently at Kate’s Joint. The East Village will lose another neighborhood landmark.
Anyone who has ever met Kate knows how hard she has worked over the past 15 years, and how dedicated she is to this business. She has many plans to increase business, including transforming a section of the restaurant in to a bakery featuring vegan and gluten free baked goods, reaching a new market of morning commuters who would be able to grab a cup of coffee and a vegan muffin on their way to work. That being said, first thing is first, fighting off this eviction!
The Impact
This is not just about saving Kate’s Joint; it is about preserving the East Village. It is about preserving small, female owned businesses. Don’t let Avenue B turn in to a row of Starbucks and banks; help keep small businesses alive!
What We Need & What You Get
We need at least $30,000 to go to back rent. While we are hopping to raise the majority of this through donations and fundraisers, we realize that may not be possible. We are also in talks with other funding sources, including loans and investors.
Read the rest of the post here. Owner Kate Halpern explains the perks of a contribution there too...
Blockbuster closes tomorrow; last chance to buy the store's fire extinguisher
As we first reported, the Blockbuster in the Red Square shops on East Houston closes tomorrow...
...and when they say everything must go, they mean it.
Hope there's not a small fire inside the store today.
Previously.
...and when they say everything must go, they mean it.
Hope there's not a small fire inside the store today.
Previously.
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