However, as the plywood peels away from the former apartment building, the driveway scenario is seeming less and less likely...
So enough please with the rumormongering and gossip.
Anyway, we hear that this space will be for a heliport.
Previously.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Speaking of driveways...
As we've written before... an EV Grieve reader/neighbor is convinced that workers will be putting in a garage at the Economakis Dream Mansion on East Third Street...
However, as the plywood peels away from the former apartment building, the driveway scenario is seeming less and less likely...
So enough please with the rumormongering and gossip.
Anyway, we hear that this space will be for a heliport.
Previously.
However, as the plywood peels away from the former apartment building, the driveway scenario is seeming less and less likely...
So enough please with the rumormongering and gossip.
Anyway, we hear that this space will be for a heliport.
Previously.
Your East Village demolition progress report!
First, 51 Astor Place... where we will soon be able to enjoy a Fumihiko Maki-designed 430,000-square-foot Death Star office building...
[Bobby Williams]
And then over at 9-17 Second Ave. ... doesn't appear as if the full-on demolition has started... workers seem to still be focusing on 9 Second Avenue (aka 7 1/2 Second Ave.) ... soon all to vanish to make way for a 12-story apartment building...
Previously on EV Grieve:
East Village — the new Midtown?
51 Astor Place demolition begins July 1; 17 months to build new black-glass tower
And then over at 9-17 Second Ave. ... doesn't appear as if the full-on demolition has started... workers seem to still be focusing on 9 Second Avenue (aka 7 1/2 Second Ave.) ... soon all to vanish to make way for a 12-story apartment building...
Previously on EV Grieve:
East Village — the new Midtown?
51 Astor Place demolition begins July 1; 17 months to build new black-glass tower
Despite Chipotle, (part of) Gonzalez y Gonzalez will live on
Back in January, the 22-year-old Gonzalez y Gonzalez on Broadway near Houston came to a dishonorable end. As reported, Chiptole was taking over the space.
And that new Chipotle — the city's 3,478th — opens tomorrow...
Meanwhile, as Eater reported in March, two former Gonzalez y Gonzalez bartenders were getting part of the space... and will reopen a smaller GyG with an entrance on Mercer, just north of the Angelika... But there were problems securing a liquor license ...
During the weekend, an anonymous source sent us the following missive:
Sounds pretty definite. So maybe you will be able to wolf down a margarita again before seeing a movie at the Angelika.
And that new Chipotle — the city's 3,478th — opens tomorrow...
Meanwhile, as Eater reported in March, two former Gonzalez y Gonzalez bartenders were getting part of the space... and will reopen a smaller GyG with an entrance on Mercer, just north of the Angelika... But there were problems securing a liquor license ...
During the weekend, an anonymous source sent us the following missive:
Many people might already know, or soon will find out, that Chipotle is opening next week at the Broadway entrance of the old Gonzalez y Gonzalez.
What many people might also not know, is Chipotle only took half of the original space, and that 2 of the original bartenders from Gonzalez y Gonzalez were able to secure the name and the other half of the space, entrance on 192 Mercer Street, and will be reopening, with bands, liquor license, giant sombrero and all, by the end of the year.
Sounds pretty definite. So maybe you will be able to wolf down a margarita again before seeing a movie at the Angelika.
Our new favorite curb your dog sign
13th Street between Avenue A and Avenue B...
Also noteworthy on 10th Street between First Avenue and Avenue A... Not very creative, but ruthlessly blunt...
The Ave. A Deli & Food awning
Oh, just meant to note this on Avenue A and Second Street...
In September, EV Grieve reader Josh talked to the fellow behind the now-closed Houston Deli & Grocery on Avenue A and Houston ... he said that he is taking over the corner space at the old Graceland. Anyway, the awning is up. It does not say 7-Eleven.
In September, EV Grieve reader Josh talked to the fellow behind the now-closed Houston Deli & Grocery on Avenue A and Houston ... he said that he is taking over the corner space at the old Graceland. Anyway, the awning is up. It does not say 7-Eleven.
Cucina Di Pesce is back open
Our apologies — we meant to note this earlier... Italian standby Cucina Di Pesce on East Fourth Street near Second Avenue reopened last Thursday as expected... the DOH closed them on Nov. 3 with 51 violation points... the DOH returned on Thursday, and gave the eatery high marks — a measly 2 violation points.
A few readers noted that Cucina Di Pesce isn't what it used to be... haven't been in years. Will go back and see for ourselves ...
Previously.
Monday, November 14, 2011
The line about 10:30 for the Lady Gaga book signing
Wraps around the block onto Stanton Street...
Find out here why they're waiting in line.
[Updated] CB3/SLA votes against renewal for Diablo Royale; the Bean wins one, loses one
That's the word from attendees at tonight's CB3/SLA committee meeting going on right now... the Mexican-style saloon on Avenue A was up in the "Renewal with Complaint History" category. The Board voted 5-1 to deny a renewal of the Diablo liquor license.
According to the State Liquor Authority, the Diablo Royale license is active through Nov. 30.
In any event, a vote against a renewal here isn't the final word as we've seen in the case of Heathers and TenEleven.
Also, according to those in attendance, the committee
Updated 11-16. Ike Escava at The Bean sent us a note with a few important clarifications. Here's his email:
We decided to withdraw our application to serve wine & beer at 147 1st Ave after seeing that there were people in opposition to it. If we have community support at a later time we may try again but if it is unwanted in the community we will not. We will not even address this matter again internally until we are open and operating at that location. It is our intention to maintain the feeling and vibe of the shop at 54 2nd Ave that we built at 49 1/2 1st Ave. We applied for the wine & beer as a way to add something but we will be very careful not to let that change what we really are about.
Previously on EV Grieve:
Diablo Royale Este owner blasts the 'blasphemous lies' of residents, invites the State Liquor Authority to investigate
Waiting for Gaga
Perhaps you saw this over at BoweryBoogie, The Lo-Down or Gothamist... Lady Gaga and Terry Richardson will be signing copies of their new photo book "LADY GAGA x TERRY RICHARDSON" at the New Museum on the Bowery. On Nov. 22 from 6-9 p.m.
But!
To be eligible for the Gagapalooza, you need to pre-order the $50 book in person starting tomorrow at the New Museum Store...
And despite the sign out front...
... a few fans/autograph collectors/curiosity seekers are already in something of a line...
There is already a 90 percent chance of a shitshow forecast here tomorrow morning.
But!
To be eligible for the Gagapalooza, you need to pre-order the $50 book in person starting tomorrow at the New Museum Store...
And despite the sign out front...
... a few fans/autograph collectors/curiosity seekers are already in something of a line...
There is already a 90 percent chance of a shitshow forecast here tomorrow morning.
Media arrive on First Avenue to cover attempted rape story
EV Grieve reader Joe notes the arrival of six media trucks this afternoon on First Avenue near 12th Street... the location of an attempted rape early yesterday morning.
According to multiple reports, police said the suspect followed a 27-year-old woman into her building at about 3 a.m., pushed her to the ground and attempted to rape her. The victim fought him off and he fled the scene.
Police describe the suspect as being between 25 and 30 years old, about 5-9 and 170 pounds.
Anyone with information about the case is being asked to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-577-TIPS, by texting TIP577 to CRIMES, or by going to NYPDCrimeStoppers.com.
According to multiple reports, police said the suspect followed a 27-year-old woman into her building at about 3 a.m., pushed her to the ground and attempted to rape her. The victim fought him off and he fled the scene.
Police describe the suspect as being between 25 and 30 years old, about 5-9 and 170 pounds.
Anyone with information about the case is being asked to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-577-TIPS, by texting TIP577 to CRIMES, or by going to NYPDCrimeStoppers.com.
The sandwiches of JoeDough, opening tomorrow
The husband-and-wife team behind JoeDoe on East First Street are opening their gourmet sandwich shop at 135 First Avenue tomorrow, according to write ups today at Thrillist and Daily Candy.
Among their sandwiches:
The After-School Special: White bread topped with mustard, fried bologna and chips
The Conflicted Jew: Chicken liver and onions with bacon on challah bread.
Daily Candy notes that they will sell eight sandwiches and one daily special ... each sandwich goes for $10. They will also be making six-foot party subs.
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