Good morning, East Village.
Did you notice St. Marks Place got a shoutout during the season premiere of “Mad Men” last night? Last week Off the Grid took a look at the show’s version of the Village. [Off the Grid]
Anthony Weiner was spotted brunching at Cafe Mogador. [NY Daily News]
Rev Billy made an appearance at a theatrical No 7-Eleven protest in Tompkins Square Park on Saturday. [Save the LES, Gamma Blog]
There was a cash mob at El Sombrero last night. [Jeremiah’s Vanishing NY]
A pair of Per Se vets are opening Uncle Boons in Nolita: “The menu expands New York’s Thai-food horizons with dishes like grilled baby octopus (pictured), and seared chicken liver with pineapple curry and roti. Beer and wine will come on tap and by the pitcher.” [Grub Street]
Yuji Ramen is the latest to come to Smorgasburg in Whole Foods. [Washington Square News]
A Nolita neighbhorhood park could get a $1.9 million makeover. All-new play equipment and a horizontal rock-climbing wall are headed to the park at Spring and Mulberry Streets. [DNAinfo.com]