BY DONATHAN SALKALN | In an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus/COVID-19, New York State bars and restaurants closed their doors to all but takeout and delivery as of 8pm, Monday, March 16—turning lives, and livelihoods, upside down. “I sell fish to over 400 restaurants, and they’re all closed,” said Louis Rozzo, a fourth […]
In advance of Nov. 30’s Small Business Saturday, we asked our readers to recommend local shops worthy of attention and support. That call to readers is an open one, as this is the first installment of an ongoing series. If you have a favorite local store you’d like us to write about, send some information […]
BY DONATHAN SALKALN | Chelsea’s retail stores, food stores, and restaurants are at the crossroads. Astronomical rents, changing demographics, online purchasing, the new minimum wage, and even the proliferation of food truck and cart vendors have contributed to closure of many local businesses, while establishments struggling to remain open have no choice but to pass on the new costs to […]
GARBER HARDWARE | Family-owned and operated in the West Village since 1884, Garber Hardware has opened an additional Chelsea location, with Nathan Garber at the helm. As one of NYC’s longest running mom-and-pop businesses, we take pride in our steadfast commitment to the neighborhood, its residents, and customers who have travelled far and wide to […]
Lasagna Chelsea Restaurant has been open since 1993 and showcases chef and owner Adam Honig’s passion for Italian food. He is dedicated to perfecting traditional recipes, while also crafting new ones. The full bar sets the scene for weekly Happy Hour or post-work drinks. We recently added a DJ to our weekend International Brunch, 11am-4pm […]
Since opening in 1998, Chelsea Wine Cellar strives to be the best wine shop in NYC. We have a wide selection of wines and spirits from the world’s greatest regions and producers. We also have a collection of individually handpicked vintage wines. At Chelsea Wine Cellar, we endeavor to provide our customers with exceptional service and […]
Le Zie is a Venetian Trattoria located in the heart of Chelsea, opened in 1999 by Veneto native Claudio Bonotto. Le Zie boasts a traditional Venetian menu featuring seasonal specials, rotated daily, as well as a large and assorted wine list comprised of over 200 labels from every region of Italy, and some of the best […]
The Rail Line Diner opened its door to Chelsea in September 2013, after being on the iconic corner (W. 23rd St. & 9th Ave.) as Moonstruck, for 20+ years. As the neighborhood changed, we changed right along with it. Still the same owner and same great food, The Rail Line Diner has a new look, […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | The sky’s the limit, when you get in on the ground floor of Chelsea Chew—the Greenwich Village-Chelsea Chamber of Commerce (GVCCC) month-long September event that offers those with a hunger to save a little dough special discounts and promotions, courtesy of food purveyors throughout Chelsea. It’s a simple as walking into […]
Champignon has been a neighborhood jewel for many years, with our focus always being on our valued customers. We are keeping in tune with the community, and are committed to providing high quality services and delicious healthy foods. We are a Mediterranean Bistro/Bar & Kitchen whose cuisine draws from different European cultures, while remaining governed by […]