East Village Integrated Medicine

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Concealed in the basement of the St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church, Streecha Ukrainian Kitchen sits, unassuming and quiet; the only indication that it exists is a small sign on the window listing the hours of operation. Inside, however, I found a welcoming little treasure. A fundraising operation … read more
Le Petit Parisien alludes to a nineteenth-century French newspaper. Started by Jean Dupuy in 1884, the paper achieved the largest media circulation of its time before retiring in 1944. The sandwich shop under the same name, which opened in 2015, is owned by Jean’s great-great-grandson, also named Jean … read more
This rather simple-looking limestone building was home to the Hebrew Actors’ Union, established in 1899, and was just off of what was then called “Yiddish Broadway” (the lower part of Second Avenue between Houston and 14th Street). At that time, Second Avenue was lined with theater houses that … read more
The dome of this church cannot be missed in the East Village skyline. Built over one hundred years ago, in 1905, St. George has played a vital role in bringing people together in the Ukrainian community. It is just one more example of the magnificent structures – both inside and out – that line these … read more
Peering through the panes of Blackstone’s storefront windows, I could imagine Sigmund Freud getting his beard trimmed or Jack the Ripper getting his curls perfected in the leather barber chair inside. Blackstones is a hair salon that is overflowing with character. The theme is a mix of Victorian and … read more