Nabe News: September 1
Posted: September 1, 2010 at 2:37 pm
Summer heat, Bob’s back, and Big Brother, all in today’s neighborhood news roundup!
Bisous Ciao Macarons Now Open at 101 Stanton
Posted: September 1, 2010 at 6:33 am
Sweet tooths, take heed. Bisous Ciao Macarons opened for business yesterday, just two short weeks after announcing its Lower East Side presence with a bold new awning. Last night, the sole employee working the register informed us that the first day out was a success – decent sales and positive response. At this point, the boutique sweets shop is open until 7 pm daily, but management reportedly plans on extending the hours in the near future.
Mural-Blocking Dumpsters on Allen
Posted: September 1, 2010 at 6:28 am
The Starbucks at 80 Delancey dumps all its trash around the corner, on the Allen Street facade of its building. Awhile back, a black garbage chute or sorts was installed to hide the mess a bit. Guess that wasn’t enough space for their waste.
Nick Walker Update at Thunder Jackson’s
Posted: September 1, 2010 at 6:19 am
Frat-hole Thunder Jackson’s in Greenwich Village just erased two-thirds of the artwork on its Sullivan Street facade. Last week, two-and-a-half years after the umbrella-man stencils first appeared, out came the paint rollers and gray paint. Only one of the distinct “vandal” branded figures survived the makeover, and it’s conveniently protected by a security gate.
Bo Fighting in Sara D. Roosevelt Park [Video]
Posted: September 1, 2010 at 6:12 am
The versatility of the Broome Street sunken court always attracts great street theater to Sara D. Roosevelt Park. Between the frequent bike polo matches, occasional street hockey games, Tai Chi enthusiasts, and the rituals of morning commuters, there is an endless supply of entertainment.
