We've focused all of our attention on the Mars Bar likely closing to make way for a big condo thing on Second Avenue at First Street... We haven't mentioned the likely loss of Joe's Locksmith just south of the Mars Bar... We've always liked the homemade signs with block letters...
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
Patrons accuse the Continental of discrimination
Neighborhoodr reports on a demonstration that occurred Friday evening outside the Continental on Third Avenue near St. Mark's Place. According to Neighborhood, "Those present were protesting against what they claimed is discrimination on the part of the bar’s bouncers. One woman, an African-American, claimed she was allegedly told 'Your kind don’t know how to act' by a bouncer when she tried to enter the bar."
The group was organized by The ANSWER Coalition. There is also a Facebook group called Boycott Continental Bar in NYC.
The Local East Village interviews Trigger Smith, the Continental's owner, who said his club isn't doing anything improper. Per the Local EV:
Mr. Smith, who is white, said that patrons were not being turned away because of the color of their skin but because the bar has a policy against admitting patrons who do not adhere to its unwritten dress code.
“It just so happens that more people of a certain minority wear these things than others,” Mr. Smith said. “But I don’t want white trash either, or Jersey Shore boys.”
He went on to say that he doesn't want to admit "frat boy" patrons either.
[Photo via Neighborhoodr]
Pruning in the rain
A few people waiting for tables for Prune's brunch yesterday morning... For a moment, it seemed like some kind of spectator sport (the golf umbrella)... and a few people escaping the rain under the awning... with their faces pressed against the glass... Must have been one humorous sight from within the restaurant...
2 Cooper Square decides that its in the West Village now
OK, I was not awake when I posted the item earlier about someone tagging 2 Cooper Square ...
I didn't notice that the new Cooper Square sign notes that the entrance is on West Fourth Street...
As Stedman commented, "Are we the West Village now? I didn't get the memo."
I didn't notice that the new Cooper Square sign notes that the entrance is on West Fourth Street...
As Stedman commented, "Are we the West Village now? I didn't get the memo."
Monk Thrift shop yielding to a Chase branch?
That's the rumor anyway here on Avenue C and 11th Street, where the Monk Thrift Shop has shuttered. (Just last week.) Someone please call Rev. Billy.
And tough times continue for thrift stores...
Previously on EV Grieve:
East Village vintage stores doomed?
Atomic Passion has closed
14-16 Avenue B back on the market
Twice now plans for 14-16 Avenue B were shot down by CB3 (and, perhaps, for good reasons — one venture called for a 3,000 square foot Italian restaurant, catering company and lounge "with an occasional D.J.") ... first in February ... and later in September.
Now, someone else has a chance to give the space a whirl... the storefronts are back on the market.
The entire corner is going for $18,000.
Folks at Tower may want to update the listing too...
Le Souk and EU?
Previously.
Now, someone else has a chance to give the space a whirl... the storefronts are back on the market.
The entire corner is going for $18,000.
Folks at Tower may want to update the listing too...
Le Souk and EU?
Previously.
DBGB ready for Old Man Winter and his entourage
Empire Pizza opens on First Avenue
At the former Village Restaurant and Pizza joint on First Avenue near Second Street. It's now the second outpost of Empire Pizza, whose other shop is at 314 Fifth Ave. at 32nd Street.
Anyone try the pizza yet?
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Here comes Santa Claus
A salute to SantaCon 2010.
Via @Santacon via Gothamist.
Mrs. Grieve objected to the headline 'Yes vagina, there is a Santa Claus.'
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