French sailors in Central Park, June 1943 (Pic courtesy Library of Congress)
Tres tragique! The Café des Artistes, a 92 year old staple of the Upper West Side, originally opened as a haven for literally starving artists, closed for good over the weekend. [Eater]
Meanwhile, in Central Park, Tavern On The Green isn’t going away, but the name might be changing. [Newsday]
Grave anniversary: The Battle of Brooklyn is reenacted at Green-Wood Cemetery on its 233rd anniversary. [Ny1]
On the Waterfront: The Museum of City of New York opens The Edge of New York: Waterfront Photographs next Monday. Art Daily presents a preview. [Art Daily]
Forgotten New York complete their survey of Bedford Avenue, one of Brooklyn’s most fascination and architecturally varied thoroughfares. Grant Gore, Studebakers, medieval castles and mythical dragons! [Forgotten NY]
The 42nd Annual West Indian Carnival Festival begins this Thursday. The parade is next Monday. Visit their official website for more info. (West Indian American Day Festival]