Speaking of J.Crew (or rather TV on the Radio was speaking of them), Lavai Maria is leaving Williamsburg after five years, and its owner says…
Here’s Why TV On the Radio Threw Shade at the J.Crew Store Last Night
With guitarist Kyp Malone’s former place of employ, Verb Cafe, morphing into an artisanal cupcake-soap shop, how could TV on the Radio resist cracking a…
What’s Coming to the Verb Cafe Space? Cute Little Cupcake Soaps
Bedford Avenue isn’t just getting a cupcake baker — it’s also getting a maker of cupcake-shaped soaps.
Sushi Shots, Anyone? Samurai Mama Has Quietly Opened a Ramen Refuge
This is kind of amazing: a little over a month ago, Williamsburg favorite Samurai Mama managed to open a spin-off without any of the food…
Mission Chinese Food Gets Its Awning On
Looks like LES poster boy Danny Bowien is a little closer to reopening Mission Chinese Food in the former Rosette space on East Broadway —…
A Sitting With the Man Who Shot Kurt Cobain
It’s 1993 all over again: yesterday Kim Deal of the Breeders released a new video, tickets go on sale today at noon for Helmet and Smashing…
On the Ropes, a Champion of Ibogaine Aims to Be Comeback Kid
From the looks of yet another “Looking for a Girlfriend” parody flyer, the boxing gym that took over the Yippie building on Bleecker Street is…
After Complaints About a Testicle Tax, Dating App Has Men and Women Go Dutch
A week ago, we told you about a new Tinder alternative that sets up dates for you at local bars without any need for pre-date messaging.…
Music Mobs: Unsilent Night and Make Music NY
Let’s ignore today’s indicators that Santacon is coming to Bushwick — not all flash mobs are the domain of boozed-up bros. These roving, interactive performances…
Now Pouring: Papaya King and Salt + Charcoal
Congos to two restaurants that are now rocking liquor licenses. The first, Papaya King, opened sans booze last year on St. Marks Place but is now…