Clinton Street
‘Secret Garden’ Looks to Clinton Street for Cafe
Last modified July 1, 2020 at 11:39 am
The following article has been revised to reflect that La Flaca is in no way associated with the forthcoming Secret Garden venture at 84 Clinton Street. We regret the error and any confusion as a result. Prolific Lower East Side business owner Bill Fraser – the man behind Flowers on Essex and Flowers Cafe – is […]
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Street Art Duo ASVP Completes 8-Story Mural at Essex Crossing
Posted April 8, 2020 at 5:09 am
ASVP just put the final touches on arguably its most ambitious mural. The eight-story treatment on the backside of 145 Clinton Street. The duo spent nearly six months painting the expansive artwork, which is dubbed “Figure No. 6.” This past Sunday saw some of the final brush strokes, so to speak. Despite the COVID-19 quarantine. […]
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Clancey Expands on Clinton Street with New Biggie’s Cafe
Last modified November 15, 2020 at 4:48 pm
The team behind three-year-old Clancey on Clinton Street is readying a new cafe just a few paces north. Dubbed Biggie’s Cafe, the establishment splits 79 Clinton Street. Expect another casual eatery. Our request for comment on menu and opening date was not immediately returned. Recall that this cornershop formerly housed Bricia for three years, albeit […]
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First Look at the Latest Luxury Development Planned for Clinton Street
Posted January 22, 2020 at 5:00 am
The transformation of the east side of Clinton Street to luxury continues apace with the next big reveal. In due course, the former home of New Life will sprout an eight-story development. The gleaming newcomer fits in with the what’s happening between Rivington and Stanton Streets. Indeed, it sits adjacent to 50 Clinton Street. This […]
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Square Pizza Shuts Down After 6 Years on Clinton Street
Posted January 6, 2020 at 5:06 am
For nearly two decades, a pizza parlor of some kind has operated at 201 Clinton Street. But now the ovens are cold and silent. Square Pizza recently ended its run, capping a nearly six-year tenure for the business. The gates are drawn, albeit without any announcement to customers. Phone calls are also greeted with a strange […]
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At the New Metro Acres on Clinton Street, Traces of a Long Lost Supermarket
Posted November 14, 2019 at 5:00 am
Back in June, news dropped that Fine Fare would cease operations at 175 Clinton Street, and that City Acres Market was opening. Now, the transition to the locals-branded Metro Acres is nearly complete. Change abounds inside the supermarket where everything is getting a tune-up, from aisles and signage, to the product itself. Notably, though, workers […]
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‘Three Times’ to Charm Clinton Street with Chinese Food
Posted September 25, 2019 at 5:00 am
Will Three Times be the charm for 90 Clinton Street? For the last two years, the ground floor remained a dusty dormancy. No longer. A new Chinese restaurant is poised to open here next month. Marquee signage for Three Times arrived this month, signaling the next phase of this commercial space. Interior build-out is also […]
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Man Mugged at Knifepoint Outside Clinton Street Pawn Shop
Posted September 16, 2019 at 5:03 am
A man was mugged at knifepoint outside a Clinton Street pawn shop last Tuesday, police said. The victim was reportedly attacked by six crooks, described as African American males, while trying to sell his Juul vape pen to his friend. It all happened outside the pawn shop at 101 Clinton Street. The suspects – one […]
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Marshal Seizes Year-Old ‘Bricia Cafe’ on Clinton Street
Posted August 28, 2019 at 5:04 am
In news that shouldn’t quite surprise, Bricia Cafe, situated at the southwest corner of Clinton and Rivington Streets is kaput. It lasted one year. Like many new establishments in the neighborhood, Bricia spent more time behind the boards than in business. Its branded canopy teased an opening that didn’t arrive until a year after installation […]
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66 Clinton Street Sees New Life as 8-Story Luxury Development
Posted August 22, 2019 at 5:04 am
Two months ago, New Life of New York City sold its flagship building at 66 Clinton Street and relocated to Alphabet City. Next up, luxury living. Just last month, the nascent landowners – Vault Development and TLM Equities – filed paperwork with Department of Buildings for the new development. Set to rise eight stories, the […]
