In February, developer Michael Shah announced he had bought into 205 Chrystie/19 Stanton Street, a five-story mixed-use building. Shah, who along with Matt Levine opened hot spot "Sons of Essex" a few months ago, said they planned a new...
Community Board 3 is out with its April meeting agendas. As usual, the State Liquor Authority committee docket is packed. There are 36 applications listed in anticipation of the April 16 (marathon) meeting.
As expected, the new team behind "The...
Community Board 3 is seeking feedback about proposed changes in its liquor licensing policies. On Wednesday evening, there will be a public hearing to discuss the proposals, which would impact so-called "resolution areas," specific blocks in which the board...
Looks like it could be the end of the road for Aussie fish and chips (and boozie brunch) spot, Bondi Road. An online listing for the restaurant at 153 Rivington reads, "bar with liquor license for sale... perfect LES...
Here's a wrap-up of last night's CB3 liquor licensing hearing. The most time-consuming and contentious applications concerned above-Houston establishments. You can read all about the latest Community Board 3 rejection of 200 Avenue A (formerly Superdive) and the angst...
One of the neighborhood's bigger soap operas in recent months has revolved around Ludlow Manor, the triple-decker nightlife venue at 95 Delancey Street. The involvement of Luc Carl, Lady Gaga's ex, plus multiple clashes with Community Board 3 and...
The Luc Carl publicity machine is shifting into overdrive. Fortunately he was having an "awesome hair day," when the New York Times visited recently, checking out Luc's old stomping grounds (the St. Jerome's Bar). Carl, Lady Gaga's ex, is...
Ludlow Manor is back in business tonight after a series of missteps with Community Board 3 and (more importantly) the State Liquor Authority. They're now serving real food (peanut butter sandwiches have been replaced by tapas) and the booze...
Community Board 3 is out with the agenda for next month's meeting of its liquor licensing committee. The March 19th shindig should be an interesting one.
First off, the beleaguered Ludlow Manor will be back before the board once again...
Lucid NYC cultural events offer more than your average "meet up." According to producers Julian Lion Boxenbaum and David Friedlander, they are “a conduit for smart and interesting people to meet one another in a relaxed and familiar social...
