This month, the biggest “Out” news is the possible closing of the Associated Supermarket at West 14th. Due to a steep rent hike, the store may close by May. A recent rally, organized by Corey Johnson and other local elected officials, brought out dozens of residents worried about where they would find affordable groceries if the Associated closed. Photos by Maggie Berkvist.
Recently Opened
Filaga Pizzeria, Chelsea Market (75 9th Ave.): Owned by the folks at L’Arte Del Gelato, this stand in the new food concourse at Chelsea Market serves Sicilian pizza with various toppings, as well as a few Italian appetizers.
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Il Bambino (48 West 8th St.): New branch of a Queens panini restaurant with artisanal cheeses, meats, and fresh baked ciabattas – on Zagat’s list of NYC best sandwich shops.
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Sushi Zo (88 West 3rd St.): An Omakase restaurant from LA. The West Village has now become a hub for expensive omakase spots: most notably Soto, Neta, Sushi Nakazawa and Kosako.
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Bobwhite Lunch and Supper Counter (57 7th Ave. South): Now open and serving fried chicken with biscuits, and other southern specialties.
Coming Soon
Hot N Juicy Crawfish (243 W. 14th St.): First NY location for a chain of seafood restaurants.
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Boom Boom Booty Brow Bar (35 7th Ave.): Is adding a second location, Boom Boom Brow & Booty Bar, which will also provide body-waxing services.
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Pink Olive (30 Charles St.): A gift shop specializing in items for children, decorative objects, paper goods, and more. This will be the fourth store in the chainlet.
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Honest Chops Burger Bar (99 MacDougal St.): Replaces “La Frite.” The owners have a locally sourced, organic,
halal butcher shop in the East Village.
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The Butcher’s Daughter (581 Hudson St.): This ironically-named vegetarian restaurant, with locations in Nolita, NY; Venice, CA; and an LA food truck, is coming to the old Doppio space.
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Beasty Feast (327 West 14th St.): This family-owned business, with two other locations in the West Village, is opening a new store in the next few weeks. Beasty Feast was established in 1977.
Recently Closed
Risotteria (270 Bleecker St.): Closing after 17 years due to diminished business (The lease was not up yet.).
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Marcelleria (48 Gansevoort St.): Has closed after almost two decades in the Village due to plans to redevelop the block.
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Prince Lumber (15th St. and 9th Ave.): Moved to 618 West 47th St. because an office building will go up at that site.
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Peanut Butter & Co. (240 Sullivan St.): Closed after 17 years. They were one of the first single food restaurants. Their branded peanut butters are still available in stores.
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Left Bank Books (17 8th Ave.): Closing after 24 years in the Village, and 6 at that location. The owner is quoted as saying: “The economy is such that a business like this cannot be supported given the expenses that are incurred.”
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Gansevoort Market (52 Gansevoort St.): A sign in the window says they will open soon in their new location, which is rumored to be on West 14th St. near 9th Ave.
dumplingGO (121 West 3rd St.): Location is now also closed leaving them with just one location on 2nd Ave.
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Integral Yoga Natural Apothecary (234 West 13th St.): Stand-alone store, closed. The items from that store are now available in the main food store.
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La Nacional (239 West 14th St.): The space will re-open as a more modern Spanish restaurant with visiting chefs from Spain.
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El Charro (4 Charles St.): WestView News reader Barbara Collins writes that, “while there is no sign, the restaurant certainly appears closed.” This is consistent with reports in Eater that a restaurant from celebrity Chicago chef Brenden Sodikoff called Prime Rib is slated to open at that location.
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