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.
Three floors of art supplies! NYCAS is a cramped art store that carries a lot of supplies you can’t find elsewhere in the city. The staff can be a little standoffish at times but it’s all part of the charm of this place. Go to the third floor and check out all of the decorative paper. It’s a must see.
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