Red Gate Bakery opened in December of 2019, two months before Valentine’s Day and three months before the pandemic hit. This year, during the East Village…
A Food Pantry Offers ‘Pretty Legendary’ Meals to College Students, No Questions Asked
“So what I did is I made a salad with the greens,” said Ana Moritz, NYU senior and home chef. “This super fancy thing of…
The Bean Comes Back to Second Avenue, But When Will Its Customers Return?
A little over a year after it closed its doors, The Bean has reopened its Second Avenue location, bringing a neighborhood staple back to NYU…
‘Outdoor Dining’ Is Looking More and More Like Indoor Dining: Is It Safe?
As winter approaches, the city’s restaurants have scrambled to replace their outdoor dining areas with structures that offer shelter from not just the sun but…
Can a Team of Volunteers Light Up Chinatown This Winter?
On a sunny afternoon in Manhattan’s Chinatown, masked residents can be seen wandering the streets, chatting with friends. In the alleyways, a handful of customers…
More Are Fostering Cats During the Pandemic, But Are Skittish About Adopting
When New York City went into lockdown mid-March, many people turned toward furry companions to keep them company during uncertain times. The number of people…
Activist Bookstore Bluestockings Has Reopened and ‘A Lot of Magic Is Happening’
“Pretty much every place I go, I look for the anarchist bookstore,” says Jason Dean, who wears dark-rimmed glasses and a black winter jacket. Dean…
In Bed-Stuy, a Cafe Where Free Health Care Is On the Menu
On a recent Saturday afternoon in Bed-Stuy, an A-frame sandwich board on Malcolm X Boulevard advertised the offerings of Bailey’s Cafe. But there were no…
With Ticketed Concert Rules in Flux, Diners Are Invited to Enjoy ‘Incidental Music’
In an event listing seemingly written with a wink and a nod, City Winery, a music venue and eatery in Chelsea, invites customers to a…
On the Aesthetics of Sneezeguards, Restaurants Are Divided
Sneezeguards used to be the stuff of Vegas buffets and midtown lunch delis, but as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, they’re now essential equipment…