On Friday the New York Times reported that Mission Chinese Food, “one of the year’s most anticipated openings,” is set to debut this coming Tuesday. The San Francisco-based restaurant is taking over a space at 154 Orchard Street. The new spot will also be taking part in DayLife, the Lower East Side BID’s street festival on June 3rd. It just so happens Mission Chinese creator Danny Bowien is the latest business owner to be featured in the BID’s video series leading up to next month’s event. have a look at what he has to say about settling on the Lower East Side.
Last week, the BID also released new details about DayLife, which is being produced in conjunction with Matt Levine and Kelly Brady’s company, Brandsway Creative. Click through to see the lineup.
FOOD VENDORS:
A Casa Fox, Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya, Brooklyn Taco, Casa Mezcal, Cocktail Bodega, Georgia‚s East Side BBQ, Goodfellas Brick Oven Pizza, Œinoteca, Christian Vautier Le Concept, The Meatball Shop, Melt Bakery, Mexicue, Mission Chinese, Pushcart Coffee, Roasting Plant, Russ and Daughters, SHI Eurasia, Sons of Essex
RETAIL VENDORS:
Any Old Iron, Ben Freedman Gents, By Robert James, Cohen‚s Fashion Optical, Corrente, Daha Vintage, David Owens Vintage, Epaulet, Feltraiger, Lisa Fiorentino Hair & Vintage, The Hoodie Shop, MatsihaShop, MissInna, Nick & Sons Clothing, Shankar Trading, Skunkfunk, Victor Osborne, Volang
DJ’s:
DJ Cougarskin, DJ Equal, DJ Kalkutta, DJ Krunk Pony, DJ Louie XIV, Silver Medallion
PERFORMANCES:
Ryan Cabrera
Jared Evan
