"What do the ’70s punk scene, the ‘80s East Village art scene, and the ’90s indie sleaze scene have in common? Veselka. Since 1954, the Ukrainian diner has fueled every late-night activity that’s ever haunted the East Village, with stuffed cabbage and latkes to sober up after a night at CBGB’s, or crisp cups of coffee and blintzes in the morning. It’s no longer open 24 hours, but Veselka is still a backbone of the neighborhood (with a second branch in Williamsburg) until midnight. Come in for excellent fried pierogi, a burger, and a beer after a night on St. Marks. " - molly fitzpatrick, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah, neha talreja
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