The little East Village consignment shop Tokio 7 moved out a few buildings down the street and chose to occupy again the bottom floor of a small residential building.  It went from 64 E. 7th street to  83 E 7th street. Tokio 7 is one of the best vintage shop in town in terms of [...]

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Soba-ya is know for its buckwheat soba noodles and I have to say they are pretty tasty which is confirmed by the customers who are mainly japanese ! This is the ultimate prove to certify the quality of the cooking. Yoba-ya is a great place to eat specially when the winter slaps your chicks and [...]

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The NY Times has a great slideshow and piece by Michael Wilson touring the Vinyl shops remained in East Village which still hosts  the most arty and musical scene in NYC.RB
Other Music, 15 East Fourth Street, (212) 477-8150.
Indie rock, classic rock, what we call, Jazz, soul, reggae
Norman’s Sound and Vision on 67 Cooper Square, (212) [...]

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Emory Douglas became the Minister of Culture for the Black Panther Party in 1967 and held the job since the early 80’s. He is the one who create the amazing print trade of this revolutionary movement. The New Museum presents more than 150 Black Panther’s covers,  the Party’s weekly newspaper and posters. Nothing better for [...]

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The Bowery Hotel opened one year ago and emphasized the changing the neighborhood is going through. Therefore, since  a few days, Rogan opens his shop right across the hotel.
The Bowery Hotel is the property of Eric Goode and Sean MacPherson (behind the Maritime Hotel and the Waverly Inn), two guys who knows how to gather [...]

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