Gallows humor at the old spot of PD O’Hurley’s on 72nd, which closed this week. Don’t worry, there’s still a PD O’Hurley’s location open on 250 West 72nd, near West End Avenue, apparently serving the same menu as the old spot.
January 18, 2013 Weather: Partly Cloudy, High of 32 Degrees.
Notices:
Multiple free concerts and a free screening of a classic movie tonight on our calendar.
The NY Jewish Film Festival runs through Jan. 24 and still has many screenings with tickets available.
You can find MLK Day volunteer opportunities in your area here. Also, learn about an annual MLK walk from Holy Name church on 96th here.
News:
Michael Musto of the Village Voice tore through his food with such gusto at Casa Pomona on 85th this week, that he splattered sauce all over his menu. He photographed the menu, and wrote about the meal: “I’m going to lick the stains off the menu as soon as I finish writing this.” (Village Voice)
How an Upper West Sider turned 425 square feet into a livable apartment. Hint: it cost $400,000. (NY Times)
New lounge/restaurant Cafe Tallulah is now selling absinthe cocktails. Behold, the absinthe drip: “traditional absinthe service for one or two people. prepared with flaming sugar cubes.”
The great Absolute Bagels (arguably the best bagel spot still standing in the neighborhood) on 107th is closed until next Wednesday for a full cleaning. Some locals saw it was closed and freaked out that it would go the way of H&H.
Apprently he hasn’t paid any of his purveyors either. Soon to be evicted from W57 St also. Karma will prevail! Beware of deadbeat tenants it brings down the neighborhood!