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business20 days ago•504 min saved

Polymarket's Free-Grocery Pop-Up Draws Crowds in NYC

Polymarket staged a “free grocery store” pop-up in New York’s West Village that drew hundreds on opening day, only to be delayed by late deliveries; inside, shelves and supplies looked unusually polished, and reporters documented the scene as a marketing stunt tied to the crypto platform. The event is framed by Polymarket as a philanthropic‑first effort, including a pledge to donate $1 million to the Food Bank for NYC, while sparking questions about brand-washing and gambling optics.

via Curbed|

#business #free-grocery-store #marketing

food-and-dining1 year ago•1 min saved

Frog Club Bids Farewell to Former Chumley's Space

The Frog Club, a West Village restaurant known for its dramatic history and unique menu, is closing this week. Opened by chefs Liz Johnson and Will Aghajanian in the former Chumley's space, the restaurant faced delays due to the couple's public breakup. Johnson announced the closure in a video, inviting patrons to visit for a final bar-only menu service. The restaurant, originally named Froggy's, was a collaboration between the chefs who previously opened the controversial Horses in Los Angeles.

via Eater NY|

#chumleys #food-and-dining #frog-club

theater1 year ago•2 min saved

"The Show Must Go On: Killer Onstage, Body Part Backstage"

"Inspired by True Events," a darkly comic play by Ryan Spahn and directed by Knud Adams, explores the chilling true story of Daniel Wozniak, who performed in a musical hours after committing two murders. The immersive production, running at Theater 154 in the West Village, places the audience in a community theater's green room, where the actors' mundane preparations are disrupted by a gruesome discovery.

via The New York Times|

#dark-comedy #immersive-theater #ryan-spahn

real-estate2 years ago•2 min saved

"Punk Rocker's Renovated NYC Home Hits the Market at a Premium Price"

Punk rocker George Tabb's renovated two-bedroom apartment in Manhattan's West Village is on the market for $1.29 million. The apartment, part of the West Village Houses, was originally purchased for $275,156 in 2005 and is now being sold by Tabb on behalf of his late father's estate. The unit features a modern kitchen, biofuel fireplace, and views of lush green spaces. The complex offers communal areas with barbecues and bike storage. Tabb, known for his punk rock career, is selling the apartment as he plans to retire from live music and move to the countryside to focus on writing.

via New York Post |

#mitchell-lama-housing-program #nyc #punk-rocker