Food | The Lo-Down : News from the Lower East Side

Nom Wah Tu Soft Opens at 22 Orchard St.

Nom Wah Tu, the latest dim sum restaurant in Wilson Tang’s growing restaurant empire, opened its doors for the first time last night at 22 Orchard St. …

New Museum’s IdeasCity Happens This Saturday

The New Museum brings their bi-annual civic-minded festival, IdeasCity, back to Sara D. Roosevelt Park tomorrow for a full day of free …

The Market Line. Rendering by SHoP Architects.

Nom Wah, Schaller & Weber Announced as First Market Line Vendors

Over the weekend, the developers of Essex Crossing announced the first two venders for the Market Line, a subterranean shopping pavilion that will be a centerpiece of the large real estate project. …

Randall’s Barbecue Eyes 359 Grand St., Including Backyard Space

The other day we mentioned that a barbecue restaurant had set its sights on a storefront at 359 Grand St., the former home of Shalom Chai Pizza. We now have a few more details based on a liquor permit application filed with Community Board 3. …

New Liquor Permit Apps: BBQ on Grand Street, Eli’s Nightshift, Splitsville Lanes

Community Board 3 will have its hands full next month reviewing Lower East Side liquor licenses. …

A Labor Day Weekend Lobster Feast at the Hester Street Fair

If you’re spending the holiday in the city, you’ll want to know that the Hester Street Fair is planning a final summer fling. …

Restaurant With Sidewalk Cafe Eyes 259 East Broadway

Three years ago, the Big Apple Deli closed at 259 East Broadway, a few months after the building was acquired by R.A. Cohen Associates, …

Factory Tamal is Open For Business Today in New Location at 34 Ludlow St.

It’s opening day for Taco Tamal’s new space at 34 Ludlow St. …

Vegan Deli, Orchard Grocer, Hosts Ice Cream Social For a Good Cause

Next week the owners of Orchard Grocer will be hosting a “Vegan Ice Cream Social Justice,” debuting their new Modern Love Soft Serve.

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An early take on Dirt Candy's new offerings. Photo: Diry Candy email blast.

Dirt Candy Switches to Tasting Menu Format

Amanda Cohen’s Allen Street restaurant, Dirt Candy, is rebooting next month with a tasting menu-only format at dinnertime. …

Tiffany Washington of I.M. Pastry Studio. Photo courtesy of Lower East Side Partnership.

I.M. Pastry Studio, Complete With Tequila-Infused Cupcakes, Opens in Essex Street Market

There’s a new arrival at the Essex Street Market. …

You Have Through Sunday to Say Your Goodbyes to Schiller’s Liquor Bar

If you’ve been meaning to stop by Schiller’s Liquor Bar before it closes, this week is your last chance. Keith McNally’s Lower East Side bistro serves its last meal on Sunday night, Aug. 13. …