Village Junky

The blog for living, loving, and experiencing the East Village.

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Columbia University’s new science center in West Harlem will be opening a food hall from chef Franklin Becker. Food options are still being determined, but can range from Sicilian-style pizza, Israeli-style hummus, to a variety of Southern food options.
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A popular Taiwanese Bubble Tea Chain, The Alley, is now coming to the East Village! The Alley will be located at 68 Cooper Square between East Fourth and East Fifth Streets. The chain location offers over two dozen flavors of teas. https://t.co/u1xZ0MDEcP

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Skinny Budha is a Vegan cafe that opened a pop-up location in the East Village at 45 East First St. between 1st and 2nd avenues. Skinny Budha offers a variety of vegan foods & smoothies Monday-Friday from 10 AM – 8 PM.
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amNewYork put together a list on how to spend the perfect day in the East Village. The day starts off with a relaxing brunch at The Post followed by a day spent in the garden, shopping, or at the museum.https://t.co/OuK1KvgsIb

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All you can eat sushi joint, Kikoo sushi, opened their second East Village location at 141 First Ave. https://t.co/xHG2vMpdsQ

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Manitoba’s, the East Village dive bar, is closing after 2 decades in the neighborhood. Manitoba, a Bronx-born musician who sang with the punk band The Dictators, opened the bar in 1999. https://t.co/fdHqgvSH5J

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An outdoor pool will be opening for the summer in the East Village. Dry Dock Pool will be open seven days a week from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM until September 8th. Dry Dock Pool is located on Avenue D between 10th & 11th Streets.
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If you are an artist or creative business owner and want to legally live and work in the same location, a mixed-use property might be for you!
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Teams behind Japanese cocktails bars SakaMai and BarMoga are expanding with a new kaiseki restaurant in the East Village. Tsukimi will serve an 11-course Japanese tasting menu including dishes with caviar and uni, bluefin tuna, and washu beef. https://t.co/clVlAYRaRe

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Lamia’s Fish market is opening in the East Village! The restaurant has 175 seats spread over three different floors which include a bar, an Octopus room, a raw bar, the Grotto, the Boat room, and a private dining room.
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East Village Clubhouse, Hells Village, will become rental apartments. Nathan Blatter is going to transform the building into 22 one & two bedroom apartments priced at $3,500 a month. Renovations are expected to be finalized by the end of 2020.
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Cocktail bar Jackdaw is now coming to the East Village at 213 Second Ave. This cocktail bar has craft cocktails and a build-your-own gin and tonic bar. Jackdaw’s hours are 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM daily.
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DROM is a premier live music venue located in the heart of the East Village. Along with being a music venue, they also have film screenings, dance shows, stand-up comedy, musical theater, readings, trivia games, and private parties. https://t.co/MASpNMNOnP

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Trader Joe’s will be opening on 432-438 East 14th St. in the East Village. The opening date has not been announced yet however there is confirmation that this location will definitely be opening.
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Hanoi Soup Shop is going to be opening a couple doors down from the Vietnamese restaurant Hanoi House. Hanoi Soup Shop will serve classic noodle soups, sandwiches, salads, and summer rolls. https://t.co/ziKXLBJZ10

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The East Village’s Loisada United Neighbor Gardens Spring Awakening Parade is scheduled for Sunday. There will be pony rides, egg dying, flower pot painting, and other kid friendly activities. https://t.co/mYbND3Hwz3

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Gluckman Tang Architects has helped create Brant Foundation Art study center, a 16,000 sq. ft new, prestigious art space in the East Village. The Brant Foundation is similar to the Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof Foundation Studio. https://t.co/7ZyLL1WimC

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An ancient Greek Tragedy with a punk rock twist will be coming to the East Village. The show will preview at BEDLAM on Thursday at 10 pm weekly through April 11th. https://t.co/3eUtDzUK2w

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There is a vegan, organic candy shop in the East Village located on E. 9th st. Yearwood’s Confection has all different kinds of organic & vegan sweets. https://t.co/LtbZbSuNtn

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An East Village comic store will be shutting down after being open for 36 years. Store owners say they have faced some obstacles forcing them to close but they are thankful to the customers they have had for many years. https://t.co/sCdi9tlJh6