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East Village

February 26, 2013

Boca Chica in East Village Closes Temporarily After Partners Exit

The neighborhood restaurant has been open for more than two decades.

Lower East Side & East Village

June 07, 2011

East Village Developer Outlines Plan to Transform Derelict Alley

Avalon Bay, which manages the large residential complex on E. 1st St., is hoping to land a trio of new tenants.

Lower East Side & East Village

June 05, 2011

Popular Mac-'n'-Cheese Joint Coming to Houston Street

Five-year-old East Village eatery S'MAC will open in the park kiosk on First Avenue and E. Houston Street, staff said.

Lower East Side & East Village

May 20, 2011

Mars Bar Warns 'The End is Near'

The Mars bar will be razed under a project to redevelop the property as mixed-income housing.

Lower East Side & East Village

May 10, 2011

East Village Chocolatier Bespoke is Closing

High-end chocolatier Bespoke Chocolates is closing after 2 1/2 years.

Lower East Side & East Village

May 06, 2011

Guggenheim Unveils Pop-Up Project for Derelict East Village Lot

The Guggenheim Museum will build a temporary arts space on a rat-infested East Village lot.

Lower East Side & East Village

December 10, 2010

Duran Duran To Drop Exclusive Tracks in East Village Friday Night

The English rockers will appear on DJ Mark Ronson's East Village Radio show Friday night to unveil brand-new songs.

Lower East Side & East Village

December 09, 2010

Mars Bar Faces Uncertain Future, Could Close by Spring

The notorious East Village dive Mars Bar could close in a matter of months to make way for a new construction project.