You’ve probably never heard of Basilicata. “It’s the sort of place nobody knows about outside of Italy,” says Luigi Iasilli, the owner of Max. “But the people…
New Footage of Missing Bushwick Designer; Lindsay Lohan Visits BK Bazaar
New footage shows missing Bushwick designer Jay Ott walking over the Williamsburg Bridge around 5 a.m. Sunday. [Brooklyn Eagle] And now another Bushwicker, 15-year old…
What’s On the Racks at the Newly Reopened Beacon’s Closet
Despite weekend flood warnings, plenty of secondhand shoppers waded to an idle stretch of Greenpoint for the grand re-opening of Beacon’s Closet.
As Williamsburg Gets Touristy, Pat Kiernan Finds ‘Real People’ at The Meatball Shop
You’ve probably seen Pat Kiernan on NY1 delivering the early-morning news in his sincere yet slightly dry style. If you haven’t, then it’s very possible you’ve seen…
Watch Hannibal Buress (Attempt to) Do ‘Rapper’s Delight’ With Method Man
Not a day after dropping his new special on Comedy Central, Hannibal Buress celebrated his 31st birthday at the Knitting Factory last night. Sure, his actual…
A Yoga Mat Tribute to Kokie’s; Ludlow Hotel Finally Opening
Sure enough, Richard Gere was homeless in the East Village last week — as he shot scenes for an upcoming film this week. Time Out…
You’ll Want to Hit Hannibal Buress’s Birthday Party Sunday
Hannibal Buress really is the man of the hour: not just because he’s celebrating his 31st birthday Sunday, but also because he’s coming off a…
At Variety Cafe’s New Location, the Beans Will Really Pop
Gavin Compton, owner of Variety Café and Miller’s Tavern, brewed up a hot idea for his latest endeavor: coffee roasting. The newest addition to the…
Will Max Fish Open a Few Blocks From Its Old Location?
Here’s more evidence that Max Fish, after initially planning to move to Williamsburg, might end up sticking with the Lower East Side: on the calendar…
Sweet Chick Gets Booze in Max Fish Space; Wiccan Street Fair Nixed
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at Cooper Square and East Fifth last night. [NY Post] In case you haven’t seen the flyers around…