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Book Review: Talkin' Greenwich Village,' by David Browne

Greenwich Village was a pivotal center for folk music, facing both local criticism and resistance yet fostering a resilient cultural scene.
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Qatari government buys at Argo's Greenwich Village condos

Qatar's Government purchased a $9.8 million condo in Greenwich Village, signaling significant international investment in New York real estate.

NYC landmark home with world's tallest private rock-climbing wall lists for $20M

Adam Kushner's $20 million Greenwich Village townhouse features the world's tallest private rock-climbing wall, blending unique design with personal passion.

An Artists' Refuge in Greenwich Village Is Listed for $25 Million

The historic Greek Revival townhouse at 125 West 11th Street is on the market for the first time in nearly 67 years, listed at $25 million.

Anonymous buyers snag a $72.5M NYC townhouse in one of downtown's priciest sales

A double-wide single-family townhouse on West 11th Street in Greenwich Village has been sold for $72.5 million, setting a record for the most expensive downtown townhouse.
The buyers of the townhouse remain anonymous, but they are described as an out-of-state retired couple who will use the property as a pied-à-terre.

Qatari government buys at Argo's Greenwich Village condos

Qatar's Government purchased a $9.8 million condo in Greenwich Village, signaling significant international investment in New York real estate.

NYC landmark home with world's tallest private rock-climbing wall lists for $20M

Adam Kushner's $20 million Greenwich Village townhouse features the world's tallest private rock-climbing wall, blending unique design with personal passion.

An Artists' Refuge in Greenwich Village Is Listed for $25 Million

The historic Greek Revival townhouse at 125 West 11th Street is on the market for the first time in nearly 67 years, listed at $25 million.

Anonymous buyers snag a $72.5M NYC townhouse in one of downtown's priciest sales

A double-wide single-family townhouse on West 11th Street in Greenwich Village has been sold for $72.5 million, setting a record for the most expensive downtown townhouse.
The buyers of the townhouse remain anonymous, but they are described as an out-of-state retired couple who will use the property as a pied-à-terre.
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3 weeks ago
NYC food

Three Restaurants to Try This Weekend in New York

Tikal Mayan Food introduces a unique blend of Guatemalan and Chinese cuisines with notable dishes like enchiladas topped with chow mein.
COPS Doughnut Shop serves delicious, freshly fried mini-doughnuts with limited flavors, providing a novel experience despite the high price.

20 Best Cocktail Bars In NYC For One-Of-A-Kind Drinks

NYC's food and drink selection is massive, especially when it comes to bars.With new ones opening every day it seems, it's a constantly changing scene that we love to keep our pulse on.Depending on what you're looking for in a bar, you have so many options!Looking to snuggle up in a cozy speakeasy?Or maybe even enter through a hidden door?

The Day Wendy Goodman Moved Out of Her Apartment of 27 Years

I never would have left.I'd always thought that I'd be carried out feet first down that polished wood stairwell with its Arts and Crafts wallpaper.For 27 years, I had lived in this two-bedroom on the second floor of an 1854 brownstone on West 9th Street in Greenwich Village.I wrote three books there and churned out more magazine stories than I can count.

Three Restaurants to Try This Weekend in New York

Tikal Mayan Food introduces a unique blend of Guatemalan and Chinese cuisines with notable dishes like enchiladas topped with chow mein.
COPS Doughnut Shop serves delicious, freshly fried mini-doughnuts with limited flavors, providing a novel experience despite the high price.

20 Best Cocktail Bars In NYC For One-Of-A-Kind Drinks

NYC's food and drink selection is massive, especially when it comes to bars.With new ones opening every day it seems, it's a constantly changing scene that we love to keep our pulse on.Depending on what you're looking for in a bar, you have so many options!Looking to snuggle up in a cozy speakeasy?Or maybe even enter through a hidden door?

The Day Wendy Goodman Moved Out of Her Apartment of 27 Years

I never would have left.I'd always thought that I'd be carried out feet first down that polished wood stairwell with its Arts and Crafts wallpaper.For 27 years, I had lived in this two-bedroom on the second floor of an 1854 brownstone on West 9th Street in Greenwich Village.I wrote three books there and churned out more magazine stories than I can count.
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The Chopped Turkey Club Finds a Home in Greenwich Village

Brown Bag Sandwich Co. offers a unique twist on sandwiches by serving chopped versions, enhancing texture and variety while honoring traditional deli practices.

David Amram's symphony plays on, at 93 years young, at The Village Trip music festival | amNewYork

David Amram, nearly 94, continues to perform and influence music, demonstrating his lasting legacy at the Village Trip festival.

This Cozy Italian Trattoria Is Nestled in the Iconic Fifth Avenue Building in New York City

Trattoria One Fifth combines historic charm with quality dining, showcasing exceptional food and service in a moody and intimate atmosphere.

Senior artists bring gorgeous creativity to Greenwich Village

The new public art installation in Greenwich Village celebrates older artists and beautifies the neighborhood, running through the end of the year.
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The 20 Best Restaurants In Greenwich Village - New York - The Infatuation

Greenwich Village is celebrated for its rich cultural heritage, offering diverse dining and a vibrant theater scene that appeals to locals and visitors alike.

Legendary NYC Slice Shop Joe's Pizza Is Expanding to Boston

An iconic NYC slice shop has set its sights on Boston.Joe's Pizza is planning to move into a sought-after Harvard Square space about to be vacated by another NYC-based shop, the dessert chain Milk Bar.Joe's Pizza is known for its traditional New York-style slices marked by thin, crisp crusts and classic, fuss-free toppings.
from Eater NY
1 year ago

Jollibee's New York Takeover Continues With New Queens Location

Jollibee, the Filipino fast-food chain with a cult following in the United States, will open its next location in Elmhurst, Queens.The chain has signed a lease at 91-19 Queens Boulevard in Flushing, across from the Queens Center Mall, the website Secret NYC reports.It's Jollibee's fifth location in the city, following the opening of its flagship outpost at 1500 Broadway, between West 43rd and 44th streets, in Times Square last year.
from Eater NY
1 year ago

An Upscale Manhattan Restaurant for Bookworms and Barflies

While pondering the Edward Hopper exhibit at the Whitney recently, I thought often of the term "ambivert."Many of the artist's works, such as Nighthawks, , and New York Movie, feature introverted extroverts having solitary moments in theaters and restaurants.These were people craving a quiet community; company but not necessarily conversation.

Michelin Announces 14 New York Restaurants Up for Awards This Year

The Michelin Guide is out with the first round of New York restaurants it's considering for awards this year.Fourteen restaurants in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Westchester were added on Wednesday to the organization's New York guide, a running list of restaurants in contention for awards.It's the first round of new additions since Michelin announced its stars and Bib Gourmand recipients last fall.

Queens Moroccan Restaurant Is Targeted by Bizarre Harassment Campaign Led by Influencer

Moroccan restaurant Dar Yemma in Astoria found its ratings on Google have plummeted with hundreds of one-star reviews written in French due to a bizarre she said-they-said interaction, unleashed by a French influencer and her million-plus following on Snapchat.The conflict allegedly stems from a disagreement between the managers of Dar Yemma, which was reviewed by the New York Times, and influencer Kenza Benchrif, known online as Poupette, with 1.1 million Snapchat followers.
from The Infatuation
2 months ago

The 20 Best Restaurants In Greenwich Village - New York - The Infatuation

Greenwich Village is celebrated for its rich cultural heritage, offering diverse dining and a vibrant theater scene that appeals to locals and visitors alike.

Legendary NYC Slice Shop Joe's Pizza Is Expanding to Boston

An iconic NYC slice shop has set its sights on Boston.Joe's Pizza is planning to move into a sought-after Harvard Square space about to be vacated by another NYC-based shop, the dessert chain Milk Bar.Joe's Pizza is known for its traditional New York-style slices marked by thin, crisp crusts and classic, fuss-free toppings.

Jollibee's New York Takeover Continues With New Queens Location

Jollibee, the Filipino fast-food chain with a cult following in the United States, will open its next location in Elmhurst, Queens.The chain has signed a lease at 91-19 Queens Boulevard in Flushing, across from the Queens Center Mall, the website Secret NYC reports.It's Jollibee's fifth location in the city, following the opening of its flagship outpost at 1500 Broadway, between West 43rd and 44th streets, in Times Square last year.

An Upscale Manhattan Restaurant for Bookworms and Barflies

While pondering the Edward Hopper exhibit at the Whitney recently, I thought often of the term "ambivert."Many of the artist's works, such as Nighthawks, , and New York Movie, feature introverted extroverts having solitary moments in theaters and restaurants.These were people craving a quiet community; company but not necessarily conversation.

Michelin Announces 14 New York Restaurants Up for Awards This Year

The Michelin Guide is out with the first round of New York restaurants it's considering for awards this year.Fourteen restaurants in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Westchester were added on Wednesday to the organization's New York guide, a running list of restaurants in contention for awards.It's the first round of new additions since Michelin announced its stars and Bib Gourmand recipients last fall.

Queens Moroccan Restaurant Is Targeted by Bizarre Harassment Campaign Led by Influencer

Moroccan restaurant Dar Yemma in Astoria found its ratings on Google have plummeted with hundreds of one-star reviews written in French due to a bizarre she said-they-said interaction, unleashed by a French influencer and her million-plus following on Snapchat.The conflict allegedly stems from a disagreement between the managers of Dar Yemma, which was reviewed by the New York Times, and influencer Kenza Benchrif, known online as Poupette, with 1.1 million Snapchat followers.
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Woman falls from 'elevated position' in Greenwich Village near 5 Boro Bike Tour route

A woman fell from an elevated position near the Five Boro Bike Tour route in Greenwich Village, sustaining injuries but with no suspected foul play.

A Slice of New York's Past: The New School Lists Storied Greenwich Village Townhouse for $20M

Historic townhouse in Greenwich Village is for sale at $20 million
Property is a blend of classic Greek Revival Federal style with modern design elements
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from Eater NY
8 months ago

Manhattan's Most Exciting New Wine Bar Is in Greenwich Village

Demo is a new wine bar in Greenwich Village with a focus on food and wine pairing.
The menu at Demo features a diverse range of dishes from focaccia to fresh crudo scallops.
from Eater NY
8 months ago

Manhattan's Most Exciting New Wine Bar Is in Greenwich Village

Demo is a new wine bar in Greenwich Village started by chefs from Wildair.
The menu at Demo focuses on both food and wine, with a variety of options for pairing.

Manhattan's Most Exciting New Wine Bar Is in Greenwich Village

Demo is a new wine bar in Greenwich Village with a focus on food and wine pairing.
The menu at Demo features a diverse range of dishes from focaccia to fresh crudo scallops.

Manhattan's Most Exciting New Wine Bar Is in Greenwich Village

Demo is a new wine bar in Greenwich Village started by chefs from Wildair.
The menu at Demo focuses on both food and wine, with a variety of options for pairing.
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Sicko stabs stranger in the abdomen after confronting him for urinating outside NYC building: cops

A man was stabbed by another man after confronting him for urinating in public in Greenwich Village.
The attacker fled the scene and has not been caught yet.

A painting's long and personal journey

Beauford Delaney's painting Twilight Street is now on display at a museum.
The painting captures the energy of Delaney's Greenwich Village neighborhood in New York.

18 Popular Spots For Fish Fry Around NYC - Tasting Table

Fish fries are a popular tradition in the Midwest and Northeast during Lent
A Salt & Battery offers a British-inspired fish fry experience in Greenwich Village

Peek inside home of George Lois, famed art director whose stunning apartment is on the market for $6 million

George Lois's apartment in Greenwich Village is like a design museum with a rotating collection
The apartment houses a fifth of Lois's collection, which is not for sale with the apartment

The 10 Best Food Tours in NYC

Food tours are a great way to explore your city and learn about its history and culture through gastronomy.
NYC food tours offer a wide range of culinary experiences, from traditional Chinese cuisine in Chinatown to iconic dishes in Greenwich Village.

Justin Theroux's 'nuisance' neighbor that spied on him lists posh NYC duplex for $4M after years-long legal fight

Actor Justin Theroux's neighbor in Greenwich Village, who sparked a years-long court battle, is moving out.
The neighbor, Norman Resnicow, listed his duplex for $4 million, ending the ongoing conflict with Theroux.
The court battle began in 2015 when Theroux and his ex-wife Aniston started a renovation of Theroux's apartment above Resnicow's.

A Hong Kong-Style Cafe Chain Is Coming to Manhattan

Sing, a Chinese restaurant chain, is opening a location in Greenwich Village this week.
Rakka, a decades-old takeout counter, has reopened in the East Village.
The owners of Blue Willow are opening a new Hunan restaurant in Long Island City.

Man Dies on Subway After Being Placed in Chokehold

A 30-year-old man died on Monday afternoon after he was placed in a chokehold by another man during a fight on the subway, the police said.The police arrived at the Broadway-Lafayette station bordering SoHo around 2:30 p.m. in response to a report about a physical fight that had broken out on an F train traveling north.
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Where to Dine Like a Tuscan, and More Reader Questions

Today, the role of Where to Eat writer, usually played by Nikita Richardson, will be performed by an understudy.I hope you'll still enjoy the show, as we have a few exciting reader questions to address.The curtains open on Act I, a request for dishes from Florence, Italy, that can scratch the travel itch.

A rarely revived Lorraine Hansberry play is here and it's messy but powerful

Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan star in a rarely revived Lorraine Hansberry play.Catalina Kulczar/Brooklyn Academy of Music After playwright Lorraine Hansberry rocketed to stardom in 1959 with A Raisin in the Sun, she followed it up, five years later, with The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window.The show had a short Broadway run and has rarely been revived.

Sal Piro, Rocky Horror Picture Show' Superfan, Dies at 72

On a cold, snowy night in January 1977, Sal Piro waited in line outside the Waverly Theater in Greenwich Village to see The Rocky Horror Picture Show for the first time.A campy science-fiction/horror musical whose characters include the cross-dressing mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter, it had been developing a following for its Friday and Saturday midnight showings for several months.

Angel's Share Finds a New Home in Greenwich Village

Angel's Share, a downtown cocktail bar that closed last year and is considered a pioneer of the craft-cocktail renaissance in New York, will reopen across town.Erina Yoshida, the daughter of Tony Yoshida, the restaurateur who opened Angel's Share in a second-floor room on Stuyvesant Street in 1993, has found a new space for the bar in Greenwich Village.

A Balkan Street Food Joint Arrives in Manhattan

Balkan Streat, a new fast-casual street food joint serving burek, yeasted doughnuts, cevapi, and Balkan-style burgers, opens today, January 24, at 353 Sixth Avenue, near West Washington Place, in Greenwich Village.The counter-service restaurant comes from William Djuric, an alum of Bouchon Bakery, Gramercy Tavern, and Momofuku Ssam Bar.

Consumption of Marijuana Edibles Surges Among Children, Study Finds

The accidental consumption of marijuana edibles, such as brownies and gummies, among children under the age of 6 has surged in recent years as more states have legalized the recreational use of pot, a new study has found.The study, published on Tuesday in the journal Pediatrics, analyzed reports of child exposure to edibles from 2017 to 2021.

Where to Dine Like a Tuscan, and More Reader Questions

Today, the role of Where to Eat writer, usually played by Nikita Richardson, will be performed by an understudy.I hope you'll still enjoy the show, as we have a few exciting reader questions to address.The curtains open on Act I, a request for dishes from Florence, Italy, that can scratch the travel itch.

A rarely revived Lorraine Hansberry play is here and it's messy but powerful

Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan star in a rarely revived Lorraine Hansberry play.Catalina Kulczar/Brooklyn Academy of Music After playwright Lorraine Hansberry rocketed to stardom in 1959 with A Raisin in the Sun, she followed it up, five years later, with The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window.The show had a short Broadway run and has rarely been revived.

Sal Piro, Rocky Horror Picture Show' Superfan, Dies at 72

On a cold, snowy night in January 1977, Sal Piro waited in line outside the Waverly Theater in Greenwich Village to see The Rocky Horror Picture Show for the first time.A campy science-fiction/horror musical whose characters include the cross-dressing mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter, it had been developing a following for its Friday and Saturday midnight showings for several months.

Angel's Share Finds a New Home in Greenwich Village

Angel's Share, a downtown cocktail bar that closed last year and is considered a pioneer of the craft-cocktail renaissance in New York, will reopen across town.Erina Yoshida, the daughter of Tony Yoshida, the restaurateur who opened Angel's Share in a second-floor room on Stuyvesant Street in 1993, has found a new space for the bar in Greenwich Village.

A Balkan Street Food Joint Arrives in Manhattan

Balkan Streat, a new fast-casual street food joint serving burek, yeasted doughnuts, cevapi, and Balkan-style burgers, opens today, January 24, at 353 Sixth Avenue, near West Washington Place, in Greenwich Village.The counter-service restaurant comes from William Djuric, an alum of Bouchon Bakery, Gramercy Tavern, and Momofuku Ssam Bar.

Consumption of Marijuana Edibles Surges Among Children, Study Finds

The accidental consumption of marijuana edibles, such as brownies and gummies, among children under the age of 6 has surged in recent years as more states have legalized the recreational use of pot, a new study has found.The study, published on Tuesday in the journal Pediatrics, analyzed reports of child exposure to edibles from 2017 to 2021.
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A24, the Indie Film Studio, Buys New York's Cherry Lane Theater

A24, the independent film and television studio barreling into next weekend's Academy Awards with a boatload of Oscar nominations, is making an unexpected move into live performance, purchasing a small Off Broadway theater in New York's West Village.The studio, which until now has focused on making movies, television shows and podcasts, has purchased the Cherry Lane Theater for $10 million, and plans to present plays as well as other forms of live entertainment there, in addition to the occasional film screening.

My Heart Skipped a Beat When I Saw Her Across the Tracks'

Dear Diary: I was standing on the platform at the Union Square station.My heart skipped a beat when I saw her across the tracks: my ex-girlfriend from college.We had broken up bitterly several years earlier because I wanted to move to New York City.I shouted across the tracks to get her attention.Who are you?

Don't Call It a Magazine

Artists, models and fashion people crowded into Holiday Bar in Greenwich Village on Sunday to toast the latest issue of Paradigm Trilogy, a digital publication started by Katharina Korbjuhn, a creative director who has led ad campaigns for the Italian luxury brand Tod's, the French couture house Schiaparelli and other fashion companies.

My Big, Surprisingly Fun Night at a Manhattan Bitcoin Bar

Long, long ago in a Midtown office far, far away, I used to work for Investopedia, a website about money and investing where, among other things, I wrote about blockchain, cryptocurrency, Elon Musk, and Apple's quarterly earnings.Looking back, it's almost hard to believe, now that most of what I cover concerns finance bros, food tech companies, NFT restaurants, and - well, I guess if the shoe fits.

A24, the Indie Film Studio, Buys New York's Cherry Lane Theater

A24, the independent film and television studio barreling into next weekend's Academy Awards with a boatload of Oscar nominations, is making an unexpected move into live performance, purchasing a small Off Broadway theater in New York's West Village.The studio, which until now has focused on making movies, television shows and podcasts, has purchased the Cherry Lane Theater for $10 million, and plans to present plays as well as other forms of live entertainment there, in addition to the occasional film screening.

My Heart Skipped a Beat When I Saw Her Across the Tracks'

Dear Diary: I was standing on the platform at the Union Square station.My heart skipped a beat when I saw her across the tracks: my ex-girlfriend from college.We had broken up bitterly several years earlier because I wanted to move to New York City.I shouted across the tracks to get her attention.Who are you?

Don't Call It a Magazine

Artists, models and fashion people crowded into Holiday Bar in Greenwich Village on Sunday to toast the latest issue of Paradigm Trilogy, a digital publication started by Katharina Korbjuhn, a creative director who has led ad campaigns for the Italian luxury brand Tod's, the French couture house Schiaparelli and other fashion companies.

My Big, Surprisingly Fun Night at a Manhattan Bitcoin Bar

Long, long ago in a Midtown office far, far away, I used to work for Investopedia, a website about money and investing where, among other things, I wrote about blockchain, cryptocurrency, Elon Musk, and Apple's quarterly earnings.Looking back, it's almost hard to believe, now that most of what I cover concerns finance bros, food tech companies, NFT restaurants, and - well, I guess if the shoe fits.
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Style Editor Hamish Bowles Is Selling His Gorgeous Manhattan Apartment for $2.9M

Getty Images / Realtor.comVogue global editor at large Hamish Bowles is parting with his longtime Manhattan apartment after injecting it with his stylish spin."The apartment was completely renovated," says listing agent Chris Poore, of Sotheby's International Realty-Downtown Manhattan Brokerage.

Ixta, Serving Mexican Food With an Eye to Tulum, Opens on the Bowery

What was Daniel Boulud's modern kitchen and bar, adorned with French copper cookware, now pays homage to Mexico, specifically Tulum, the popular Yucatan destination.(Tulum is big this week; see below.)An elaborately decorated fantasyland with 165 seats, Ixta is the restaurateur Mike Himani's largest undertaking to date.
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Silly Me

I came here to find Greenwich Village, only missed westward some three thousand miles.I came too, to placate in the 20s, missing again some hundred years, or some lifetime.And instead of nuzzling the down of a Hart Crane what I found were Rilke's quatrains; a Paris of poverty and death.Be well people of Portland.

Man Charged With Breaking Window Repeatedly at Manhattan Gay Bar

The New York City Police Department said a man was arrested and charged Tuesday in connection with a string of attacks on a gay bar in Manhattan that saw its front window smashed by bricks and a rock four times in less than one month.Sean Kuilan, 34, of Hell's Kitchen, the Manhattan neighborhood where the attacks occurred, was charged with criminal possession of a weapon, criminal mischief and reckless endangerment, according to the Police Department.

Silly Me

I came here to find Greenwich Village, only missed westward some three thousand miles.I came too, to placate in the 20s, missing again some hundred years, or some lifetime.And instead of nuzzling the down of a Hart Crane what I found were Rilke's quatrains; a Paris of poverty and death.Be well people of Portland.

Man Charged With Breaking Window Repeatedly at Manhattan Gay Bar

The New York City Police Department said a man was arrested and charged Tuesday in connection with a string of attacks on a gay bar in Manhattan that saw its front window smashed by bricks and a rock four times in less than one month.Sean Kuilan, 34, of Hell's Kitchen, the Manhattan neighborhood where the attacks occurred, was charged with criminal possession of a weapon, criminal mischief and reckless endangerment, according to the Police Department.
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