Wednesday, May 4, 2011

A new canopy for Gallagher's Steakhouse, eventually

A new canopy for Gallagher's Steakhouse, celebratings its 81st year on 52nd Street, arrived yesterday...


... the old one was looking rather worn...


...however, there appeared to be some issue with the new one (or maybe it was just a fitting?) ...


...so it was back to the shop for both...


Previously.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Fun with HBO in Tompkins Square Park

HBO was filming a "Curb Your Enthusiasm" promo something documentary in Tompkins Square Park today... EV Grieve contributor Bobby Williams was on hand for the fun...




...which involved a mime...or someone dressed like one...


... and the ping-pong table...


So the ping-pong table is going to be famous then?

After school on First Avenue

Gone but not forgotten


[dwg]

Superdive sign removal today. Previously.

Breaking: Superdive sign coming down this morning

From the EV Grieve inbox...



From SuperdiveBar:

... in t-minus 30 minutes... the glorious lights on Ave A that have been illuminating off the infamous SUPERDIVE sign will be taken down!
thought you might like to witness the end of an era!

Long Live SUPERDIVE

First the liquor license, now this.

Superdive's liquor license has expired

Actually, the license for Rapture Cafe & Books has expired... In any event, Shawn Chittle sent along this page from the State Liquor Authority, noting that the license for 200 Avenue A expired on Saturday....


Meanwhile, on this month's CB3/SLA docket:

Alterations/Transfers/Upgrades

• To be Determined (Not A Bookstore LLC), 200 Ave A (trans/op) (Superdive)

The art gallery with a full liquor license is back. Last month, the committee told them to do more (and better!) community outreach.

However, now that the license for the space has expired, this can no longer be considered a transfer... and "Not a Bookstore LLC" would have to apply for a new liquor license. And a new liquor license in these parts of Avenue A? Good luck.

Previously on EV Grieve:
CB3 didn't approve a liquor license for Superdive; "a nice neighborhood Internet café-bookstore" becomes a bar with keg service at tables

ZP Auto Repair moves out of NoHo; condo on the way in?

We've been keeping an eye on ZP Auto Repair on the southwest corner of Lafayette and Great Jones , which had been on the market for several years ...

Last Friday, Goggla noticed that the guys were sweeping out the shop with a bit of finality... and today, the shop sits empty...



They'll be working from Brooklyn now.


Meanwhile, we don't know for sure what's coming here. The listing is no longer active at the Massey Knakal site, which stated "the property has Landmark’s Approval for a 6-story steel and glass building for residential, commercial or hotel-use." The property was listed at $4.4 million.

And this was the last rendering we saw:

Extra Place plaza finally taking shape, sort of

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, Brooklyn-based Oaxaca Tacos recently added some outdoor seating...


[Photo by Bobby Williams]

This dog was stolen

Flyers spotted on Avenue A...


According to the fine print, the pup was stolen by the CVS on Third Avenue and 22nd Street. The owner doesn't mention the dog's name... and there is a $500 "or more" reward.

Things that go clunk-clunk, CLUNK! in the night (and day) on East Sixth Street

Here are some signs on apartment buildings along Sixth Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue...


The signs provide a detailed report of the situation ...



... a "noisy manhole cover."


"[A]s the weather has changed, the gasket seal that's supposed to prevent movement of the manhole cover has disintegrated, and now the noise problem has grown completely deafening. If you live in an apartment facing the street, and live at or near 335 East 6th Street, you are likely being driven crazy by the sound of the rattling manhole cover."

And here's what you can do about it...

Another East Village boutique is closing

Signs are up at the Amon-Ra Showroom on East 10th Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue...



Previously.

Down on the farm with the Lower Eastside Girls Club

Lyn Pentecost of the Lower Eastside Girls Club passes along word that they still have a few shares left with their CSA. Pick up is every Tuesday 4-7 at 56 E. First St.


For info, contact: green@girlsclub.org
For more details, visit the Farm Girls CSA site.