The holidays are all about spending time with loved ones — and indulging in delectable seasonal cuisine while you’re at it. Though many are keeping celebrations simple and guest lists small this year, these recipes will ensure your feast is festive and fantastic.
With millions spending much of their time at home right now, reading is back in vogue. Though that’s great news for online sellers, it also means that independent bookstores are having to reinvent themselves — and fast. The Strand is EVGB’s local haven for bibliophiles. This landmark shop started small in the East Village more than 90 years ago, and today, has 2.5 million volumes sitting on its shelves. Here’s how the Strand is pivoting to keep up with these unprecedented times, and how you can help them thrive.
For many these days, homes are where we work, socialize with family and friends, exercise, and relax and unwind each day. Each of the East Village apartments at EVGB, from the oversized lofts to three-bedroom homes, is designed to make everyday activities more convenient. And each luxe detail and amenity—from extensive outdoor spaces to elegantly appointed fixtures—adds style and a sense of overall well-being.
Before sweater weather and pumpkin fever get into full swing, one of the best ways to take advantage of the city — and, arguably, the best weather of the year — is with a picnic in the park. And after a long week of work, a leisurely afternoon outdoors enjoying a sumptuous spread is the ideal way to recuperate. Residents of the East Village apartments at EVGB are fortunate to live near the most vibrant neighborhood park in the city, Tompkins Square Park. In fact, everything you need for the perfect early-autumn picnic is just around the corner.
The best way to enjoy urban evenings after a long day or week at work? It’s got to be on a rooftop—like the one at EVGB’s luxury East Village apartments. This 19,000-square-foot landscaped roof deck provides multiple options for indulging in soul-soothing sojourns in the sun—seconds away from your apartment. Here are some ways to enjoy the high life.
One of the undisputed joys of living in New York City is access to its bountiful array of world-class dining. From famed Michelin-starred restaurants to mom-and-pop destinations popular with locals in the know, the city is home to every imaginable cuisine, for every occasion and taste bud. Fortunately, many of the beloved restaurants close to the East Village rentals at EVGB are still catering to their loyal clientele via delivery and takeout, as well as providing outdoor dining with safety protocols in place. This means that EVGB residents can entertain and serve up dinner in their open-style epicurean kitchens even if their top-of-the-line Miele appliances have the evening off. Among the local stalwarts that show off the neighborhood’s range of cuisines are Veselka, Momofuku Noodle Bar, and Supper.
The East Village is the heart and soul of Downtown Manhattan. Artists, musicians, and creative thinkers made this part of town the capital of underground cool. As you walk in the footsteps of the Ramones and Jean-Michel Basquiat, you’ll understand why the East Village is a must-live locale for stylish New Yorkers. And there’s no better place for these tastemakers to call home than the luxury Downtown NYC rental apartments of EVGB.
The calming and restorative ritual of drinking tea dates all the way back to the third century, originating in China before spreading around the world. It seems there is tea for everything now. There’s tea to boost your immune system, tea to energize, tea to calm, tea to aid in digestion… Green tea has been found to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. And that’s barely scratching the surface. Fortunately for residents of the East Village luxury apartments at EVGB, there are three stellar tea shops right in the neighborhood.
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and the East Village is teeming with endless date possibilities. EVGB’s East Village luxury rentals put you and your loved one close to the best romantic spots in this storied NYC neighborhood. So, head out for some fine food, stylish tippling, a relaxing constitutional, and then see where the evening takes you…
Now that we’re well into the new year, it’s time to reassess all those promises we made to ourselves at the end of December. Are we still being true to them? This is a good time to remind yourself of the exclusive fitness amenities offered to residents of EVGB — as well as all the opportunities for healthy living and wellness available in the surrounding East Village.
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