East Village Carnage: Five Rose’s, Gramstand Set to Close
The reaper is on a roll in the East Village.
Posted 12/01/08 in Grub Street
The New Cold War
Grub Street Reader Names Fro-Yo Shop
After nearly 1,000 names for a new fro-yo shop were considered, a Grub Street reader's idea is selected.
Posted 11/20/08 in Grub Street
Reopenings
Sea-mour Burton
The short-lived East Village favorite will reopen in about a month as a “seafood pub.”
Posted 11/19/08 in Grub Street
Beef
Kurve’s Andy Yang Thinks It Was Bruni Who Was ‘Konfused’
The owner of the endlessly entertaining East Village establishment says the ‘Times’ critic just didn't get the place.
Posted 11/19/08 in Grub Street
On the Market
Former Save the Robots Space Is for Sale
One of New York City's most infamous nightlife addresses can be yours.
Posted 11/18/08 in Grub Street
Closings
Beer Bar’s Closing Prompts Unexpectedly Mixed Emotions
Hop Devil Grill, one of the East Village's frattier bars, has closed.
Posted 11/17/08 in Grub Street
The Other Critics
Bloggers Line Up for, Do Cartwheels for Milkofuku
Despite 40-minute waits, Momo fans say they can't wait to come back. A rundown of the initial reviews.
Posted 11/12/08 in Grub Street
Slideshow
A First Look at Mr. Jones, the Yakitori-Meets-Speakeasy in the East Village
Even with the involvement of a distinguished owner and mixologist, this mysterious newcomer has flown under the radar. Here's a look inside.
Posted 11/11/08 in Grub Street
Community Boards
CB3 Gives Upper East Side Saloon the Nod for Mo Pitkin’s Space
And Cru's Shea Gallante may not be going for the Sea Salt space after all?
Posted 11/10/08 in Grub Street
High on the Hog
Back Forty Starts Serving Whole Hogs, Porchetta Plates
The venerable Bo Ssäm is getting some stiff competition as the East Village's most ostentatious meat dish.
Posted 11/06/08 in Grub Street
Changbang
Milkofuku
Momofuku's new milk bar (yes, milk bar) is poised to open.
Posted 11/03/08 in Grub Street
Shea's Stadium
Will Cru’s Shea Gallante Be Doing His Own Thing in the East Village?
A community-board agenda has him taking over the former Sea Salt space.
Posted 10/31/08 in Grub Street
Menu Makeovers
Twomey Twofer: Bar Carrera Gets Wine, Solex Gets Pizzettes
With Fran Derby gone to Momofuku Ssäm, Bar Carrera is using its brick oven for delectable pizzas.
Posted 10/27/08 in Grub Street
Naming Rights
East Village Bar Suffers Identity Crisis
Last weekend, we cruised by what used to be 2 x 4 and noticed its name change to Ambience isn't sticking.
Posted 10/22/08 in Grub Street
Contest
Update: Name a Fro-Yo Shop
Almost a thousand Grub Street readers entered the contest, but only one will win.
Posted 10/21/08 in Grub Street
NIMBYs
The Box Wins Over CB3; Welsh Bed and Breakfast Coming to LES
Plus, the owners of Spice and Klimat faced opposition at last night's CB3 meeting.
Posted 10/20/08 in Grub Street
Openings
Bánh Mì Buzz
Angelo Sosa is planning to open an Asian sandwich shop on St. Marks Place.
Posted 10/20/08 in Grub Street
Openings
Kurve Installs Another Restaurant in Its Kitchen. Allow Us to Explain.
Andy Yang opens a takeout and delivery outpost of Rhong-Tiam.
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