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Sidewalk Cafe’s Winter Antifolk Festival returns Feb. 19, and this one’s going to be special: it was two decades ago that Lach brought the antifolk scene to Sidewalk’s back room.

“I remember people thought we were crazy, because back then we were the only ones on the block,” says owner Manny Garcia.

Next Tuesday, Mr. Seymour will open Sweet Chick, named for the restaurant’s signature dish: fried chicken and your choice of bacon and cheddar, or rosemary and mushroom waffles.

Earlier this week, Patagonia Surf was issued a permit to install a 19-square-foot sign displaying its trademark fish-and-trident logo on the former home of CBGB Gallery.

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The hot dog joint has put outdoor tables on St. Marks Place.

Maharlika, the popular Filipino restaurant on First Avenue, has been temporarily shuttered by the health department. Signs posted by the restaurant indicate the closing is due to a gas leak.

The Local’s guide to Valentine’s Day events.

An East Village institution makes an appearance in an Italian band’s quirky new video.

The Local’s daily roundup of East Village news from around the Web.

Daniel Maurer The garbage-bag covering has come down at 308 East Sixth Street but a city marshal’s notice has gone up indicating that the space that briefly housed Litro and then 308 Lounge has been seized by its landlord.

Still can’t decide how to spend Fat Tuesday? One thing’s for sure: with New Orleans spots a’plenty, you needn’t leave the East Village to “laissez les bon temps roulez.” Here’s our last-minute guide to local bars and eateries celebrating the holiday. Scott Lynch Coyote Ugly 153 1st Avenue, between East 9th and 10th Streets In […]

David Joffy, who has lived in the same East Village apartment for over 35 years, likes to take his dog to the park two to three times a day, snow or shine.

Lila Selim Standing, left to right: Mark Birnbaum, Robert Bookman and Eugene Remm Mark Birnbaum and Eugene Remm — owners of buzzy new nightspots The General, Bow, and Finale at 199 Bowery — faced the music last night at a meeting of Community Board 3’s liquor license committee. Alexandra Militano, the committee’s chair, introduced the […]

The Local’s daily roundup of East Village news from around the Web.

The founder of the popular spoken-word series, The Inspired Word, is up to something new. Last week, Mike Geffner launched an open mic for up-and-coming musicians at Bareburger’s East Village location.

The incident occurred in the southbound lane at East Houston Street.

As an antidote to Fashion Week, the Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space held a Direct Action Fashion Show aimed at celebrating the protest movement.