Back in July we predicted that Lucky Bee was going to generate some serious “buzz” (heh). Six months later, we can confirm that the interior decor…
The Sock Man Is Closing, and Patricia Field Is Having a Liquidation Sale
The story of Mamoun’s had a happy ending, but not so for another St. Marks Place institution. Marty “The Sock Man” Rosen is shuttering his…
Talks + Readings: Internet, City and Ocean – Approaches to the Commons
The Idealist: Aaron Swartz and the Rise of Free Culture on the Internet Tuesday, January 12 at 7:00 p.m. at The Strand, 828 Broadway When 26-year-old…
‘The Good Old Days Are Gone’: Gallery Vercon Leaves the EV After 29 Years
After 29 years firmly planted on East Village’s fashion row, Gallery Vercon boutique is closing its doors on January 15. In the meantime all the…
‘The Bushwick 200’ Is Dead – For Now
A Bushwick-based photographer, hoping to drum up some hype for the nabe with a list of 200 influencers… what could go wrong? Earlier this week Rafael…
Boba Guys Will Start Slinging ‘Grade A Balls’ on Saturday
We’re not sure what took so long, but New York is finally getting a premium bubble tea joint. Say goodbye to day-old hardened tapioca balls…
With This $100 Gilded Donut, Has Brooklyn Jumped All the Sharks?
Consider the doughnut: a simple, workaday way to fight your case of the Mondays. Or so you thought. Behold: the gold-smothered donut out of Manila Social Club. Its dough is filled with…
Talks + Readings: Social Movements of the 21st Century and ‘Coming Out’ for Porn
Book Launch: When We Fight, We Win! Tuesday, January 5 at 7:00 p.m. at The Powerhouse Arena, 37 Main St, Brooklyn. (DUMBO) The past year was filled with…
Williamsburg Gets a Yoga Studio That You’ll Be Able to Slip Into ‘Like a Church’
Hot on the heels of the opening of Devi, Williamsburg’s Grand Street strip is getting another yoga studio. Teacher training has already begun at Jared…
The Middle East Meets the Lower East at this Chic Holiday Pop-Up
You’re not sick of holiday shopping and pop-ups yet, are you? What’s that? You just started on your naughty & nice list? Then we’ve got…