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Food

Best of East Village: Boka’s fried chicken wings and drumsticks

I’ve been to Boka now 3-4 times and everytime I’ve been to the Korean restaurant on St. Marks between 2nd and 3rd Avenue, I’ve always ordered their fried chicken wings/drumsticks.

By stuart

December 19, 2014August 17, 2015

Food

The ultimate list of the best “cheap & tasty” restaurants in Manhattan (updated)

One’s definition of “cheap” becomes skewed when they live in a city like New York for a long enough time. Cheap becomes relative.

By stuart

December 3, 2014July 6, 2017

City Food

Best of East Village: B Cup Cafe

There’s no shortage of cafes in the East Village, but finding one that feels cozy and welcoming with a consistent, reliable internet connection and power outlets isn’t a given.

By stuart

December 2, 2014December 2, 2014

Shopping

Which is Better: Buffalo Exchange or Crossroads Trading? It depends on the neighborhood…

Buffalo Exchange vs. Crossroads The major thrift stores in many cities, including both San Francisco and New York (Manhattan) are Buffalo Exchange and Crossroads — where “major” means that both companies have stores throughout the city.

By stuart

November 26, 2014September 24, 2015

New York

Best of East Village: TopSec Security & Locksmith

I rarely review a business unless I’ve used their service or been to their establishment at least twice, but in some situations where it’s a one-time thing or exceptional service, a review is merited from just one experience.

By Benjamin Rose

November 25, 2014February 23, 2017

Food New York

Best of East Village: Señor Pollo

It’s been a year since I moved into the East Village and in those 12 or so months, I’ve come across some really great restaurants.

By stuart

August 28, 2014August 17, 2015

City

Best of East Village: The Roost coffee shop/bar

The Roost opened around the corner from me a few months ago. On Avenue B between 13th and 14th street, I walked by the cozy little coffee shop several times and kept telling myself that I would stop in at some point.

By stuart

August 18, 2014August 19, 2014

Food New York

Best of East Village: Punjabi Grocery & Deli

Outside of pizza, chicken+rice, hot dogs, and dumplings, there’s not a lot of diverse meal options in Manhattan where you can plop down a fiver, maybe get some change back, and be satisfied afterwards. Enter Punjabi Grocery & Deli

By stuart

August 1, 2014July 18, 2015

Food

I had a ramen burger and didn’t have to wait in line for 45 minutes!

In the last couple weeks, I had the chance to eat a ramen burger… without waiting in a long ass line, in Brooklyn, without fanfare or pretension, indoors, for $7.95… twice. Just had to add those extra details in there.

By stuart

July 23, 2014September 24, 2015

City

A Murderer Destroyed a Family (And We Go On With Our Lives)

A sad, heart-wrenching note was posted on Facebook a couple days ago in the aftermath of Wen Hui Ruan’s from two months ago.

By stuart

July 9, 2014July 9, 2014

Surprise Surprise 25 years in East Village

New York

Best of East Village: Suprise! Surprise! (is closed)

I haven’t been in New York for very long, so I haven’t established deep relationships with local businesses. Still, in my short time, there’s a few businesses I’ve been lucky enough to “discover” that have long-term relationship potential

By stuart

June 23, 2014November 27, 2014

New York

Best of the East Village: No Relation Vintage

There’s a good share of thrift stores in the East Village, but there aren’t many that I actually frequent.

By stuart

June 19, 2014June 19, 2014

New York

Best of East Village: Lin’s Laundry

After finding myself without my own washer and dryer for the first time in almost a decade, I quickly discovered the luxury of having one’s laundry sent out and delivered.

By stuart

June 17, 2014June 18, 2014

New York

Best of East Village: On The Mark Barbershop

I like a good bargain, so there’s not many occasions where after paying the check, I find myself happily willing to give extra money for that same service.

By stuart

June 16, 2014September 1, 2014

Memorial Service for Slain East Village Resident Wen Hui Ruan

New York

Family to Hold Public Memorial Service for Wen Hui Ruan

Memorial Service for Wen Hui Ruan Wen Hui Ruan, who was killed a few weeks ago in a senseless beating, will have a public memorial service

By stuart

May 27, 2014May 27, 2014

New York Race

Why Wen Hui Ruan was attacked and why neighbors didn’t help after

Locals are angry that Wen Hui Ruan was brutally assaulted and died from his attack from 20-year old Jamie Pugh. Now after a memorial and some time to reflect, the community is outraged that no one acted sooner to get him help.

By stuart

May 22, 2014August 28, 2015

New York Race

My thoughts on the “random” assault, death of 68-year old Chinese immigrant in Alphabet City

I’ve had so many thoughts running through my head when I first read the news story about 20-year old Jamie Pugh attacking and ultimately killing 68-year old Wen Hui Ruan last Friday in Alphabet City.

By stuart

May 15, 2014September 24, 2015

Food New York

Deep fried hot dogs, pierogies, belgian fries, pizza napoletana and more in the East Village

I’m posting the following video as more of a reminder to try some of Josh Ozersky’s recommendations for “Eating the East Village”

By stuart

January 23, 2014September 1, 2014

City

No one cries when a Rite Aid dies

Who will mourn a Rite Aid when its time comes? Who will shed a tear? This is the neighborhood Rite Aid that was open when I arrived 5 months ago. I rolled by it today and the entire facade had been stripped. Despite Rite Aid being a chain store, it’s still sad to see to […]

By stuart

December 11, 2013November 28, 2014