When it opens tonight, Black Rose will be serving up “Personal Jesuses” and “Comfortably Numbs” at what was, for over three decades, Odessa Cafe and Bar. Don’t be…
Workers Sue Odessa, Alleging Minimum Wage Violations
A former employee is suing Odessa for allegedly failing to pay overtime and minimum wage – the second such lawsuit to be smacked on the…
Christoph Paul’s New Book Has Nothing to Do With Pigeon Pimps or Masturbating Vampires
Christoph Paul‘s latest book — Love Spandrel, a collection of 90 poems out today — is a Valentine’s gift for his girlfriend. But don’t let that…
Looks Like the 7A and Odessa Spaces Will Be Back in Play Next Month
Next month, Community Board 3 may find itself weighing the fates of two iconic spaces on Avenue A. Odessa Bar and Cafe closed in September,…
Odessa Bar Is Gone, and Motor City Comes Back in a Music Video
After the Bedford + Bowery Bazaar on Saturday, we ended up stopping by Odessa Cafe Bar‘s last night after 48 years on Avenue A. Around 3 a.m. the…