Friday, September 12, 2008

*Everyday Chatter

In making my Bowery Tsunami map last night, I noticed some changes to the Cooper Union "Hive" building. It's become more undulating, more bulbous, more wacky. Here's the architect's rendering from March and then today:


Everything you might want to know about the Donut Riot. [Villager]

Don't miss Pickle Day--hurry, before every last well-preserved treat is removed from Orchard Street. [EVG]

Vesuvio Bakery closed for renovations--it is missed and rumors say it may never reopen. [Eater]

Enjoy the "21" Club of old with Burt Lancaster. [HG]

This weekend: Watch ladies in pink dance worshipful, "Unison Fetish" circles with Magnolia cupcakes on Bleecker. [cupcakes] via [esquared]

I'm pretty sure they're on our side:


Luxury buildings secure NYC's Joneses in suburban-style gated communities. [Observer]

The final days of 12th Street Books are upon us. Before they move to Brooklyn, fill up a bag for just 5 bucks:

2 comments:

  1. 12 Street Books is gone. They moved today and will be open in Brooklyn (I believe on Atlantic) as of Monday.

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  2. Brooklyn's gain is definitely our loss.

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