Thursday, June 17, 2010
DNAInfo: Mardi Gras-themed bar 'Billy Hurricanes' and 'Idle Hands' Coming to 25 Avenue B
A Mardi Gras-themed saloon is set to open in the coming weeks on a stretch of Avenue B near East Third Street that has weathered its share of neighbors-versus-nightlife spats in the past.
The new bar Billy Hurricane’s, as well as a smaller sister bar downstairs, aims to bring a taste of Louisiana to the East Village, from Cajun cuisine to a New Orleans-inspired aesthetic, its owners explained.
Billy Hurricanes will be upstairs. Idle Hands will be downstairs. More info here: http://billyhurricanes.blogspot.com/2010/03/billy-hurricanes-idle-hands.html
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Jobs: 'The Village Pourhouse' now hiring Line Cook, near 64 E 3rd Ave, near 11th St
The Village Pourhpuse located at 64 East Third Avenue at 11th Street is currently looking for experienced Line Cooks. Need to start as soon as possible, open availability, looking for mid day shifts and night shifts. Pay will be based on experience and performance. Experience with bar food, grilling, frying, and sautee. Open call will be on Thursday the 17th from 10 am to 6pm. Bring a copy of your resume and if you have a NYC Board of Health food handling certificate, this is a plus. If you cannot make the time, send an email with your resume pasted to the body, no attachments.
DNAInfo: Stuyvesant Town Forcing Tenants to Remove Walls, Install New City-Approved Partitions
The massive East Side complex is telling tenants they must install new, city-approved partitions to split up their apartments despite the fact that many residents already paid hundreds of dollars to put their existing walls up.
Residents of the 91-building property, which includes the neighboring Peter Cooper Village, often install pressurized walls in their units to subdivide the space and create additional bedrooms.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Jobs: Black Iron Burger Shop now hiring Cook, 540 East 5th St
Award winning burger joint needs friendly and personable line cook for full time work.*****Must have food handlers certificate or be able to get it within 30 days.*******
1 year experience in fast paced NYC restaurant is also a must!
Come in with résumé in hand this week (16th, 17th, and 18th) from 11-3 pm
We are located @
540 east 5th st between ave A and B.
Bowery Boys: Today -- 106-Yr Anniversary of 'General Slocum' Steamboat Disaster on East River
"Remnants of Little Germany can be found all throughout the East Village and Lower East Side, but for a memorial to the Slocum disaster, visit the original St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church on East Sixth Street." - Bowery Boys
Saturday, June 5, 2010
NYC The Blog: City Shuts Down 'Cheap Shots' Bar, near 140 1st Ave & St Marks Pl
Cheap Shots, a "balls-out dive bar with rock-bottom drink specials" at 140 First Ave between 9th St. & St. Marks Place, was slapped with two court orders yesterday shutting the place for "illegal activities."
EV Grieve: Art & Retail Flea Market - MARTE - Begins Today at PS 63, near 3rd St & Ave A
Over at PS 63 on East Third Street between Avenue A and First Avenue...
Per the MARTE website:
MARTE (Manhattan Artisan Retail & Trade Emporium)—is a weekly upscale flea market taking place at school locations throughout Manhattan.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Jobs: Flea Market Cafe now hiring FT Waiter/Waitresses, near 131 Avenue A
We are looking for qualified waitresses or waiters
We have two positions to fill – 1 FULL TIME around 4-5 shifts YOU MUST BE FLEXIBLE!
– 1 PART TIME 2-3 shifts must be available in the weekendWe are looking for someone with an interest in French bistro cuisine along with a strong sense of customer service and friendliness.
You must have a solid previous experience - a minimum of 5 years in the industry or 3 years minimum in NYC.Interviews will be conducted tomorrow – Thursday, June 3rd- between 1.30pm and 3.30pm.
How to apply: COME IN PERSON WITH AN UPDATED RESUME @ The Flea Market Cafe - 131 avenue A bet 8th street (St Marks Place) and 9th street.
Only serious candidates will be taken in consideration. Do not reply to this e-mail.
EV Grieve: 3,000SF Bar/Restaurant Coming to 14-16 Ave B & 2nd St
Details forthcoming.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Examiner: While Manhattan Condo Prices Fall -- East Village up 1%
The only neighborhood that posted an increase in prices was the East Village/Lower East Side, where prices per square foot rose 1% to $903.64.
"Radar Logic also reported that prices declined in seven of the eight neighborhoods they tracked. The biggest decline was on the Upper East Side, where average prices fell 28.8% to $925.93 a square foot. "
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
On Location Vacations: New FX Series 'Louie' to Film Today near 2nd Ave & 4th St.
Louie, the new FX series starring Louie CK, is filming around 2nd Ave and E 4th St in Manhattan in the afternoon.
CB3: Economic Development Committee Meets Tonight, 59 E 4th St, near 2nd & Bowery
Economic Development Committee
Tuesday, June 1 at 6:30pm -- Community Board 3 Office - 59 East 4th Street (btwn 2nd Ave & Bowery)
1. FY'2012 District Needs Statement & Budget Consultation Agenda
2. Follow up to Dept of Finance presentation—action plan regarding property taxes3. Town hall: finalize planning
4. Chamber of Commerce: next steps
WSJ: Luxury Rental Building, 2 Cooper, Opening Next Month; Up to $20K/Month says WSJ
Atlantic Development Group, which owns or manages 48 rental buildings in the city, plans to open next month 2 Cooper, at East Fourth Street near the Bowery. The 15-story, amenity-rich building is charging the highest rents ever in this rapidly gentrifying neighborhood, brokers say. Three-bedroom apartments run as high as $20,000 per month.
DNAInfo: Medical Examiner to Determine Cause of Death for Man Found in East Village Apt, near 9th St
EAST VILLAGE — The medical examiner's office was expected to perform an autopsy Monday to determine the cause of death for a man found in his East 9th Street apartment Sunday.
Daniel Wong, 35, was found unconsciuous and unresponsive by police on Sunday.