Bowery Boogie | A Lower East Side Chronicle

Boogie commenter Pete helps us piece together the location of Chris Santos’ latest nightlife venture.  It appears as though the Stanton Social owner chose the old M. Katz & Sons real estate at 146 Essex Street, which is currently undergoing the necessary renovations.

Within the last couple weeks a fresh sidewalk shed was erected at the entrance of 146 Essex Street.  This was the home of M. Katz & Sons Furniture for over five decades.  No longer.  Word on the street is that a new restaurant will be opening here.

Spitzer’s Corner will be closed through Thursday for unknown reasons.  However, last night, a man on a ladder was fixing some lighting, so perhaps it’s for routine maintenance.

On Rivington Street, just outside Spitzer’s Corner, sits this toppled fire hydrant. Drunken hooligans or reckless motorists? Or some combination of the two? Either way, it’s an uncomfortable sight.

Embattled “gastropub” Spitzer’s Corner is seeking approval for a sidewalk cafe just in time for spring. Public hearing is May 11 at 6:30 PM, 200 East Fifth Street. Bring your complaints. Related Reading:Spitzer’s Coverage [Bowery Boogie]

In response to the limo post earlier this week, Bowery Boogie reader Rob Gorski sent in this cool picture with the following note: “It is just so absurd what happens here on the weekend, eh.” Our sentiments exactly, Rob. It’s a jungle out there. Do you have other pictures of limo blockage in the Lower [...]