The East Village has been many things: punk rock, hardcore, gangster, folk, anti-folk, Nuyorican, experimental, beat, post-modern, Warholian. It even hit Broadway in Rent. Today, developers are trying to move in but locals are fighting to hold their ground in Alphabet City.
Think coffee to go but instead of coffee you’re sipping on meaty-flavored broth.
It’s hard to walk into Mast books without walking out with a hardback purchase. The well-curated selection of books includes limited editions, some hard to find covers, and books on photography and design. It’s small, well-lit, and reasonably priced. The lack of seating is probably a smart move or else you’d want to stay forever.
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