Clik here to view.
BONDST’s Jonathan Morr Opens Cherry Izakaya in Williamsburg Tonight
(Photo: Rebecca Fondren, courtesy of Cherry) Tonight Jonathan Morr of BONDST will bring a Brooklyn outpost of his other sushi den, Cherry, to Williamsburg. That may cause some to worry about the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Watch This Exclusive Live Video Before The Teen Age Plays Rough Trade
Earlier this week TEEN released a new video and now, just to continue to confuse the hell out of you, we’re bringing you the exclusive premiere of the new video from The Teen Age. As we noted when we...
View ArticleClik here to view.
JJ Brine Will Let You Into His Back Room, But the Price Is Your Soul
JJ Brine at Vector Gallery (Photo: Nicole Disser) JJ Brine, founder of the Lower East Side’s only Satanic art gallery, is not your typical interview subject. Straightforward questions simply do not...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Zine Fest, a Torture Talk, and Mommy’s Dating Life in Graphic Novel Form
From zines to graphic novels, poetry to ethical treatises on torture, this week’s talks and readings have you covered. Friday, July 25 Pete’s Mini Zine Fest 2014 If you love zines and alcoholic...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘Black Boy Place’ Will Sell Tacky Basquiat Beanies Across From Where He Died
(Courtesy of BBP) Not only is The Vintage Twin once again popping up at 355A Bowery tomorrow through Wednesday, but next month the space will get a titillating new tenant: Black Boy Place, the Parisian...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Phew, Greenpoint Ferry Service to Resume Tomorrow
(Photo: Bitch Cakes on Flickr) The New York City Economic Development Corporation, the private body in charge of the East River Ferry, has announced that Greenpoint ferry service will resume tomorrow...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Peep It If You Missed It: Mortals’ New Music Video ‘View From a Tower’
Last week we caught up with Elizabeth Cline, guitarist for the band Mortals, right before the band’s album release show at the Acheron. We’re certain Mortals ripped their audience a new one last...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Jarmusch and J. Depp, a Banned Film, Noire Babes and More
Every movie worth seeing this week is heavy on the secrecy, mystery, and intrigue. So swoop in and revel in the darkness. Deadman Here’s your chance to see Jim Jarmusch’s brooding black-and-white Acid...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Oh, Boy: A Po’ Boy Truck Is Permanently Parking in Bushwick
The Orleans food truck, a work in progress (Photos: Kate Beaudoin) Oliver Bonderahe has always been a little disappointed in the culinary offerings of his neighborhood of a decade. His remedy? Open a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Culturefix, ‘#1 Art Bar in America,’ Will Close Tonight
(Photo: Jed Egan for NY Mag) After losing Barramundi, a Satanic art gallery, a Lower East Side-themed clothing store and, soon, wd~50, Clinton Street has taken another hit. CultureFix — the gallery,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
EV Landlord Investigated; Starbucks and Shake Shack Coming to Williamsburg?
(Photo: Scott Lynch) East Village landlord Steve Croman‘s treatment of rent-stabalized tenants is under investigation by state attorney general Eric Schneiderman. [NY Daily News] To coincide with the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Behold, the Rice Burger! (Plus: The Menu)
(Photos courtesy Yonekichi) Last week we broke news that Bon Yagi, mayor of Little Tokyo, was opening Yonekichi, a takeout joint specializing in burgers with grilled rice in lieu of buns. Now team Yagi...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Salma Hayak’s Cleanse Guru Has Opened a Juice Bar On Bedford Ave
(Photo: Daniel Maurer) After opening 11 locations in Manhattan, Juice Generation has come to Brooklyn via Bedford Avenue. As you can see, the raw juicer, which launched in Midtown in 1999 and opened a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Latest Lamppost Lothario Has Gotten Over 400 Calls
When we saw this latest “Looking for a Girlfriend” poster up around the East Village, we thought it might be one of our previous flyer boys. Probably not swinging-man Alex, but possibly lonely-hearted...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Scharf Sighting in Rockaway!
Kenny Scharf spent his Sunday in Rockaway Beach — as Bushwickers are prone to do. Check out the mural he added to the side of Playland Motel, as part of its weekly party with Topman. Plus, a couple of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sip Some Suds and Watch Some Docs at the Beer Film Festival
As the craft beer industry in New York City and beyond continues to grow, the folks behind tomorrow’s inaugural Beer Film Festival found it fitting to gather some of the industry’s biggest names for a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
International Playground Brings Its Condom-Packing Boxer Shorts to Soho
Virginia Craddock at International Playground. (Photo: Dani Damario) True to its name, International Playground believes in keeping fashion fun, and now it’s got a new sandbox to romp in: the store...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Brooklyn Brewery Eyes Staten Island; Farewell, Kim’s Video
(Photo: Scott Lynch) Yesterday afternoon Charles Mozdir—who police have been searching for since 2012, alleging that he had inappropriate relationships with children—shot two U.S. Marshals and a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ChikaLicious Is Coming to Williamsburg
Chef Chika preparing the day’s amuse of yellow tomato gelée and a watermelon sorbet. ChikaLicious Dessert Bar has set an opening date for its West Village location — and here’s some more sweet news: it...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Spots For Dumplings, Dim Sum and More in Chinatown
Chinatown just got a couple of new spots — one an ambitious Szechuan and dim sum spot and the other a homegrown lunch counter. First, Flaming Kitchen celebrated its grand opening on the Bowery late...
View Article