It used to be that throwback drinking meant quaffing Prohibition-era cocktails and Hemingway sippers. But these days, we’re seeing an emphasis on even older traditions, and a…
Audio: Williamsburg’s Italians Don’t Like Being Called ‘The Leftovers’
The inevitable arrival of Lululemon is only the latest affront to Williamsburg. And nobody knows that better than the Italian community that has been there since the mid-1800s.…
What the Tuk? Williamsburg’s Newest Hotel Has Its Own Auto Rickshaw
Having just returned from two weeks in India, I definitely don’t miss the honking: it’s enough to make Rudy Giuliani rip out the rest of…
This Dude Robbed an East Village Bank, Police Say
The beardo shown here robbed an East Village bank, according to police. The incident occurred Thursday, Jan. 12, around 4:30 p.m., when a hoodie-and-skully-wearing man walked…
City Adds 22K Affordable Housing Units; President Sanders Film Festival
The loss of two young Bronx sisters last month blamed on a malfunctioning radiator has caused Public Advocate Letitia James to investigate the Bushwick-based non-profit that…
‘We’re All a Bunch of Cunts’: a Comedy Crew Making Safe Spaces ‘Aggressive’
Comedy is not a pursuit for the faint of heart, and that goes for audiences and comics alike. Lately, there’s been a widespread and mercilessly…
New N’eat Chefs Keep Things New Nordic With Duck Heart Tartare
We haven’t heard much about n’eat since it opened in November. Despite its beefcake chef, the ambitious East Village newcomer hasn’t managed to garner the…
It’s Not Too Late to Get In On Bushwick’s Secret DIY Cinema
Initially, Samuel T. Adams had a condition for being interviewed: he must remain anonymous. “I got an email,” Adams explained to me, “from Janus Films…
Shows this Week: Icons of Noise Do the Supergroup + Knockdown Stays Nasty
Stay Nasty Thursday January 12 through Sunday January 15 at Knockdown Center: first night free, $10 individual, $20 all access pass Earlier we told you…
New Vietnamese Spots in East Village; Planned Parenthood Benefit at MHOW
Ha Noi House debuted yesterday at 119 St. Marks Place, while fellow Vietnamese eatery Madame Vo is bound for E. 10th Street. [Eater NY] The…