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Monday, July 11, 2011

LA-based Euphoria Loves Rawvolution opening on East 12th Street

EV Grieve contributor samo brings word that the Santa Monica-based Euphoria Loves Rawvolution — a raw vegan cafe/retail store — is opening on East 12th ~~Fourth~~ Street between Avenue A and Avenue B.

Their mission, per the website:

Food is the fuel for life and we are passionately dedicated to creating and sharing the very best food possible. Beyond eating; we strive to integrate self-transformation and aligned living and a strong commitment to the protection of the environment. The community and planet we serve deserve nothing less!

Updated: Sorry, we had Fourth Street instead of 12th Street. The correct address is 504 E. 12th St.

Bowery Wine Company has closed

An EV Grieve reader notes that the Bowery Wine Company has closed... A trip to their website confirms it...

Ditto for a walk by their front door...

Now this closure was expected... Back in May, we first reported that August Cardona, owner of dell'Anima, L'Artusi and Anfora, would be taking over the space ... and expanding into the empty storefronts to the east.

So now you can expect "mobs of salivating foodies and goggle-eyed scenesters," as New York magazine described dell’anima.

Meanwhile, here's a look back at the protests outside Bowery Wine Company...

Find more on the protests outside Bowery Wine Company from June 2008 here ... and here.

4 years later, Extra Place is finally ready for pedestrians, lights, more tables

After several weeks of renovations, Extra Place is officially no longer a roadway...

More than four years ago, we first heard of the plans the developers of Avalon Bowery Place had for Extra Place — "a slice of the Left Bank, a pedestrian mall lined with interesting boutiques and cafes."

Now, this looks more fitting for whatever kind of food court that the developers of Avalon Bowery Place had envisioned... workers said that lights are coming next...

So, why did it take four years to finally realize all this?

Photos by Bobby Williams.

200 Avenue A going directly to SLA for its license

The people behind the "art gallery with a full-service restaurant" concept — who have appeared before and been rejected by the CB3/SLA committee three times — are now going directly to the State Liquor Authority for its license. The group, calling themselves Hospitality LLC, hope to open in the former Superdive space.

The group appeared before the CB3/SLA committee in November with the idea of a restaurant/lounge "that involves all the senses," including the now-legenedary smell machine. They came back in April, and were told to do more community outreach. The didn't have any better luck in May given the strong opposition from neighbors.

The meeting is tomorrow at 11 a.m. at 317 Lenox Ave.

One resident noted that there weren't any notices about Tuesday's hearing on the gate outside 200 Avenue A. Meanwhile, this weekend, AD Projects ended its run using the space as a temporary art gallery. As another resident said, "it's been great for the neighborhood to have this kind of use made of this space — without the need of a liquor license."

The Trilby puts out a hitchin' post

Nearly five months after opening inside the Cooper Square Hotel, the Trilby now has a prominent sign out front...

EV Grieve contributor Bobby Williams saw this scene on Friday afternoon, answering the important question, How many Cooper Square employees does it take to install a Trilby sign?

How Hollywood recreates a 'Lower East Side club scene'

You can always count on Craigslist for some comic relief...

Here's the listing:

We're seeking extras (21-35 or look youngish) to help emulate the feel of a cool, hip, sexy, dark Lower East Side club scene [Think 'Last Nights Party-meets-Cobra Snake' photos.] We want people to have fun [but not look like they are having too much fun] and be able to act cool and sexy. We also are looking for people who are comfortable expressing themselves when dancing with a partner. If you have any skillz in movement, we want you to express them, even if it's sort of weird! This will be an artistic version of a night club scene. Feel free to bring a prop, bring all your best, cool, mostly black but even slightly outrageous colorful gear if it works.

1 day of shooting for a couple of hours next Wednesday, July 13 (call times will be given to those locked in, but around 10-11A or after.) Non-union. Will provide food and drinks and lots of fun!

Film crew is super cool, professional and efficient and you will be shot by one of the best DPs in the business. Please submit head shots and/or any photo where we can get an idea of how you look.

Sidewalk Cafe is hiring

On Friday, we brought you the news that Sidewalk Cafe was looking to reopen by Aug. 5. During the weekend, the following signs appeared on the Sidewalk's doors...

A note about feeding the rats on East 10th Street

EV Grieve reader Ann noticed this sign in the dirt on East 10th Street just east of Third Avenue.... As she notes," I don't know if the corn was being fed to the rats ... it also looks like it's holding the sign down. Confusing!" True!

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Earlier today in Tompkins Square Park

Photo by Bobby Williams.

Today in the New York City Marble Cemetery

The cemetery will be open again to the public on Aug. 13.

Photos by Bobby Williams.

This afternoon at the Blind Barber

East 10th Street near Avenue B. Photos by John Marshall Mantel.

Today in sidewalk sales on St. Mark's Place

Tompkins Square Park, 9:47 a.m., July 10

The New York City Marble Cemetery is open to visitors today

As the flyer shows...

And... upcoming dates...

Summer Neighborhood Open Days
Saturday, August 13
Sunday, September 11th

11:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Fall Open Weekend
Saturday and Sunday
October 15th and 16th, 2011

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

For more information please visit the cemetery website.