Tile Bar on 1st Avenue at East 7th Street in the East Village

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Today is Independent Bookstore Day, a celebration of the culture of books!

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The iconic Gray’s Papaya on the corner of 72nd & Broadway was founded in 1973!

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Julius’ Bar, New York City’s oldest gay bar is celebrating today the anniversary of its historic “Sip-In” on April 21, 1966

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Remembering a few East Village dive bars which closed

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Join us as we visit SIX Record Stores around The East Village and Greenwich Village, NYC!

Remembering some wonderful East Village cafes as we look forward to dining outside this Spring.

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Shakespeare & Co. bookstore on Lexington Avenue by 69th Street and Hunter College is sadly closing its doors...

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Peter McManus Cafe was established in 1936

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Paul’s Da Burger Joint on 2nd Ave near St. Mark’s Place in the East Village has been in business since 1989 and serves one of the best & affordable burgers 🍔 in New York City.

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