Workers put up a tarp yesterday around part of St. Brigid's on Avenue B at Eighth Street, where the renovations continue...
...and last night...
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
The shroud of St. Brigid's
Workers put up a tarp yesterday around part of St. Brigid's on Avenue B at Eighth Street, where the renovations continue...
...and last night...
Do not look at the flashing new Mediterranean Grill sign for too long
Over here at what was the Kebab Garden on First Avenue near St. Mark's Place... A reader said that the same owners are behind the Mediterranean Grill... But have you seen the sign? Still photos don't do it justice... it blinks and flickers and other things that seem a little seizurey ...
I'd have shot a video, but I'm afraid the result of people watching it ... would be like a scene from "The Happening." Or something. Looking forward to trying the gyros, though.
I'd have shot a video, but I'm afraid the result of people watching it ... would be like a scene from "The Happening." Or something. Looking forward to trying the gyros, though.
Tonight: 'Sacred Sounds'
From the EV Grieve inbox...
More info here.
"Sacred Sounds"
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 7PM
Free, open to all.
Twelve East Village faith organizations and traditions gather for their third annual interfaith, intercultural recitation and music event.
Where:
The Bhakti Center
25 First Avenue
More info here.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
123 days (and nights)
Shawn Chittle spoke with LES Jewels on Avenue A last night. Jewels reports that he has been sober for 123 days, and is getting some support from local officials in getting a room at the Lee, the low-income housing development and training center on East Houston and Pitt Street.
Also, he says, he misses Bob.
One December day that felt like October
Seventh Street and Avenue A late this afternoon via Bobby Williams.
To the people who live in the apartment with the new (and bright) lights in the window
Spotted on East 10th Street by Andy on Ave. C.
Maybe they're Interpol fans? (Feel free to boo that line.)
Looking at the renovated Whitehouse on the Bowery
To be honest, it has been about 18 months since we last heard anything about the Whitehouse Hotel, the hostel/flophouse combo that was barely hanging on and retaining some of the Bowery edge of yore. In May 2010, Curbed posted a notice of a housing court hearing for the hotel's remaining permanent residents.
And the prognosis looked dire, as developer Sam Chang continued his plans to purchase the property and build a nine-story hotel on the carcass, per The Villager.
Anyway, fast forward to now. We spotted this sign adjacent to the hotel on what used to be Sir Shadow's studio...
Fitness studio for Whitehouse guests? Huh? So we went over to the Whitehouse site and found ... well, a fancy new website... that apparently isn't so new.
According to the website:
"Introducing Bowery's Whitehouse Hotel and Hostel of New York, the coolest hostel in the No-Ho District of Manhattan in New York City for students, backpackers, and travelers on a budget. Just reopened in January 2011 after over $100,000 of improvements and renovations, our hostel will prove to be second to none for your New York City experience."
The site is full of social media options (Facebook! Twitter!) ... and contests...
How did we miss all that? Hard to see sometimes under that sidewalk shed that has been up for years.
So here's what a room looks like these days... adorned with Sir Shadow's work. BoweryBoogie interviewed him about this here ... (We're waiting to here where Sir Shadow is these days.)
A single room is $30, which we understand was the going rate about 10 years ago. In any event, we don't know what happened to the former tenants... On the positive side, it's still being used as an inexpensive option for travelers with a respectful nod to the past, unlike the vile Bowery House down the way, which treats its remaining destitute residents as "an asset to the property" for the well-heeled tourists looking for an authentic skid row experience.
And the prognosis looked dire, as developer Sam Chang continued his plans to purchase the property and build a nine-story hotel on the carcass, per The Villager.
Anyway, fast forward to now. We spotted this sign adjacent to the hotel on what used to be Sir Shadow's studio...
Fitness studio for Whitehouse guests? Huh? So we went over to the Whitehouse site and found ... well, a fancy new website... that apparently isn't so new.
According to the website:
"Introducing Bowery's Whitehouse Hotel and Hostel of New York, the coolest hostel in the No-Ho District of Manhattan in New York City for students, backpackers, and travelers on a budget. Just reopened in January 2011 after over $100,000 of improvements and renovations, our hostel will prove to be second to none for your New York City experience."
The site is full of social media options (Facebook! Twitter!) ... and contests...
How did we miss all that? Hard to see sometimes under that sidewalk shed that has been up for years.
So here's what a room looks like these days... adorned with Sir Shadow's work. BoweryBoogie interviewed him about this here ... (We're waiting to here where Sir Shadow is these days.)
A single room is $30, which we understand was the going rate about 10 years ago. In any event, we don't know what happened to the former tenants... On the positive side, it's still being used as an inexpensive option for travelers with a respectful nod to the past, unlike the vile Bowery House down the way, which treats its remaining destitute residents as "an asset to the property" for the well-heeled tourists looking for an authentic skid row experience.
The complimentary hotel bike wars, because it sounds controversial
Speaking of places to stay on the Bowery ... We keep noticing subtle changes at the newly christened Standard East Village... (Look winterizing!) The former Cooper Square Hotel now offers complimentary bikes to its guests...
[Bobby Williams]
(And you can watch a video about it here.)
Down the way, the Bowery Hotel introduced free bikes for guests in April 2009.
[Via]
Meanwhile, the Whitehouse is apparently no longer offering complimentary grocery carts...
(And you can watch a video about it here.)
Down the way, the Bowery Hotel introduced free bikes for guests in April 2009.
Meanwhile, the Whitehouse is apparently no longer offering complimentary grocery carts...
An appreciation of sorts: That kind of weird sushi place on the Bowery
Might as well stay on the Bowery... This past summer, I exchanged emails with EV Grieve readers John and Madeline ... the point of the conversation: 355 Bowery, home of Osaka Vibe Sushi. It was more of an appreciation in this day of so many fashionable eateries along this stretch ... There's a lot going on in this photo that John took....
The C grade! Jello shots! The handwritten sign on neon paper! The promise of karaoke! The eternal help-wanted ad! Not to mention the vaguely sketchy fire hose handle attached to the door (see bottom photo for that) ...
Plus, you could usually count on finding someone asleep on the front stoop...
The place eventually got its grade up to an A. Never been inside. No plans on it either. This is an appreciation from afar.
Anyway, we've been meaning to post all this... Meantime (horrors!), we've noticed that the place has been closed of late... a sign appeared over the weekend...
Come back soon, kind of weird sushi place on the Bowery... the 7-Eleven is opening soon next door. We need you.
The C grade! Jello shots! The handwritten sign on neon paper! The promise of karaoke! The eternal help-wanted ad! Not to mention the vaguely sketchy fire hose handle attached to the door (see bottom photo for that) ...
Plus, you could usually count on finding someone asleep on the front stoop...
The place eventually got its grade up to an A. Never been inside. No plans on it either. This is an appreciation from afar.
Anyway, we've been meaning to post all this... Meantime (horrors!), we've noticed that the place has been closed of late... a sign appeared over the weekend...
Come back soon, kind of weird sushi place on the Bowery... the 7-Eleven is opening soon next door. We need you.
Demolition crew: 11 Second Ave. will be gone within the week
EV Grieve reader Spike sent us an email yesterday, noting that workers had removed/demolished the roof over the former Mars Bar along Second Avenue... and how...
Goggla spoke to the demolition crew who's taking down 9-17 Second Avenue brick by brick (no heavy machinery is allowed) ... they told her that No. 11 will be gone within the week. No. 9 will follow and they expect it to all be gone within two months.
Photos yesterday by Bobby Williams.
Goggla spoke to the demolition crew who's taking down 9-17 Second Avenue brick by brick (no heavy machinery is allowed) ... they told her that No. 11 will be gone within the week. No. 9 will follow and they expect it to all be gone within two months.
Photos yesterday by Bobby Williams.
This Tompkins Square Park regular can do a lot more push-ups than you (and he's 60)
Thanks to the fine folks at the Wheeeeeeee! blog for sharing this excellent video with us. Access this particular post here.
Oliva is for sale on Houston and Allen
A reader who has been searching for a bar/restaurant to buy in the area sent us the following listing from NYCRS: Oliva, the Spanish tapas bar with a prime corner at Houston and Allen, is on the market.
The asking rent: $13,500 with $150,000 key money.
Also, take a look at the marketing materials. Look at what's next to JoeDoe on East First Street...
So maybe an American Eagle will be taking over the BMW/Guggenheim lot then....?
The asking rent: $13,500 with $150,000 key money.
Also, take a look at the marketing materials. Look at what's next to JoeDoe on East First Street...
So maybe an American Eagle will be taking over the BMW/Guggenheim lot then....?
Monday, December 5, 2011
Chloë Sevigny shows off her closet, again
We last saw East Village resident Chloe Sevigny's closet in a Times article back on July 1...
Now, in this video from Opening Ceremony that is making the rounds, we get to take a more comprehensive look. Hey, are those the bunny ears from "Gummo"?
Now, in this video from Opening Ceremony that is making the rounds, we get to take a more comprehensive look. Hey, are those the bunny ears from "Gummo"?
At Home with Chloë Sevigny: Part 1 from Opening Ceremony on Vimeo.
More on the new home for Billy's Antiques
We heard the news this morning via The New York Times that Billy's Antiques will be losing its tent as the site will become home to a new two-story building. So we asked Billy Leroy about his future place of business there on Houston and the Bowery.
"I've seen the plans. It's going to be old brick imported from an old factory in Massachusetts. The will be four arched, giant doorways of metal and glass," Billy said via email. "Tony Goldman my landlord has really good taste and he is doing it right or I would not be taking a spot in the new building."
As for the space for the mural at Houston and the Bowery: It will remain, Billy said.
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