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Foxface Natural, the East Village dining spot that's been the talk of the town, comes with a hefty dose of both buzz and mystique. First off, if you're planning to try it out, be prepared for a no-walk-ins policy and a reservations game that's as intricate as some of the dishes they serve. I found out the hard way that popping in early and grabbing a bar seat wasn't an option here.

In this video, JamesandKarla showcase a new huge street art mural being painted by internationally known artist/activist Shepard Fairey on an East Village building.

Seasoned Vegan Real Quick, a novel vegan concept, opensed it's doors August 23. Spearheaded by mother and son restaurateurs Brenda “Chef B” Beener and Aaron Beener, Seasoned Vegan Real Quick brings a fresh twist to their culinary legacy with a focus on quick-service takeout and delivery. This venture follows the closure of their beloved Harlem restaurant, Seasoned Vegan, earlier this spring after a successful nine-year run, attracting an eclectic array of fans, from musical luminaries like Stevie Wonder and India Arie to social justice advocates Danny Glover, Colin Kaepernick, and Cory Booker.

In this video, JamesandKarla showcase their rescue dog, Hudson standing with a rainbow painting celebrating Pride in the East Village community.

In this video, JamesandKarla showcase the Pride Ribbon Project 2023 in the East Village hung along the fence of Sr. Mark's Church in the Bowery which invites community members and people passing by to take a moment to [pause, recognize and reflect upon the names of Transgender and Gender non-forming individuals who have been killed due to violence and in particular gun violence, over the past several years.

In this video, JamesandKarla showcase a punk musician busking in Tompkins Square Park in the East Village.

In this video, JamesandKarla showcase aylum seekers who arrive at the newly opened "Respite Center" in the former St. Brigid's School, to provide temporary housing in the East Village of New York City.

In this video, a homeless person sleeps on a New York City bus stop bench in the East Village of Manhattan amidst the housing crisis in New York City.

In this video, JamesandKarla showcase a homeless person sleeping in front of a closed bar in the East Village amid the severe housing crisis in New York City.

In this video, JamesandKarla showcase adorable folk dancers who performed a traditional Ukrainian dance at the annual Ukrainian Festival in the East Village of Manhattan on Sunday, May 21st.

In this video, JamesandKarla showcase a cat on a leash who goes walking around the East Village of Manhattan.

In this video, JamesandKarla showcase the long lines for jobs at the new Panda Express location opening soon in the East Village. Panda Express is the largest Asian restaurant chain in the United States.

In this video, JamesandKarla showcase the removal of the beloved Astor Place Cube aka "Alamo" public art sculpture which has been removed from its home to be repaired and will return to spin again in the East Village where its been a fixture since 1967.

In this video, JamesandKarls showcase a street fair in the East Village which draws foodies in New York City.

In this video, JamesandKarla showcase the L subway train pulling into the East Village First Avenue station.

Photo byLong-abandoned NYC school heads to auction block. The long-abandoned former P.S. 64 in the East Village of New York City has been amid a drawn-out foreclosure battle. Its owner, developer Gregg Singer, filed for bankruptcy protection just a day before the building was auctioned off. Singer purchased the 152,000-square-foot building in 1998 for $3.15 million and has since faced controversy over his plans to turn the landmark into student dorms. Here's what you need to know about the latest developments and what they mean for the future of this once-grand structure.

A group of East Village residents came together to protest against what they believed was a corporate takeover of their apartment buildings. They claim that Meadow Partners, a private equity firm, has purchased several buildings in the area and is actively displacing long-term tenants while raising the rent.

In this video, a homeless man stands in traffic in the East Village of New York City, holding signage.