Weekend, May 13-14, 2023 – ONE OF THOSE WONDERFUL STREETS THAT REMAIN UNTOUCHED
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FROM THE ARCHIVES
WEEKEND, MAY 13-14, 2023
ISSUE 989
SECOND STREET,
A GEM OF A BLOCK
WITH GREAT CHARM
JUDITH BERDY
For the last few days, I have been working at East Houston Street training election workers. On my lunch hour I have had time to check out the neighborhood. The Bowery is a conglomeration of a few restaurant supply stores, down and out folk, seniors and hipsters. There is a Whole Foods in the building we are working in, where my morning iced coffee is a mere $5.44!!!
Yesterday I wandered two blocks and discovered Second Street. This tree lined street has restored brownstones, charming shops, a cook book shop record (33 rpm) store along with a wonderful community garden.
IL BUCO VITA at 4 East Second Street specializes in Italian glassware, porcelain and giftware. Image a wonderful Tuscan lunch as you wander thru this small shop.
There are three John Derian shops adjoining each other. Each one is loaded with all kinds of decorative merchandise from a plate at $14- to an automated French Squirrel for $1500-.
| One shop has much housewares including bed and table linens. |
After BRIDGERTON you may need to purchase an ancestor
Trinkets from long ago safaris to countries beyond.
Midblock is Albert’s Garden, tucked in between buildings. A wonderful oasis.
What a wonderful spot.
The bird mural at Albert’s gate is by Belgian street artist, ROA, who is recognized for his use of wildlife imagery that is usually inspired by the local environment.
To read all about the garden go to:
https://albertsgarden.org
Still looking for the 1967 Harry Belafonte recording of “Matilda, try this shop.
The shop was closed but I can imagine looking for more recipes.
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Text by Judith Berdy
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JUDITH BERDY
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