Morning Reads: Avenue A Robbery, “The General” at 199 Bowery, Let’s Talk “Blue”

  • Tompkins Square Bagels on Avenue A is robbed (EV Grieve).
  • An East Village band is really ticking off the neighbors (Post).
  • The new 300-seat restaurant at 199 Bowery will be called “The General” and will feature a “modern-Asian” menu (Grub Street).
  • Video: people on the street share their opinions about the Blue Building (Curbed).
  • Katy Perry and John Mayer celebrate his birthday at “The Box.” (Celebuzz).