"When I lived in New York's East Village, long before that was trendy or even prudent, I was a regular at Odessa and Veselka, two Ukrainian cafes. The Odessa, on Avenue A, was the grungier of the two, the one favoured by - it was said, though I never saw him with my own eyes - Joey Ramone. It shut its doors back in 2013, but Veselka, which opened in 1954 two avenues over on 2nd, is still going strong,"
"not only in its original location but also now with branches in Williamsburg, Grand Central Station and Madison Square Garden."
A person lived in New York's East Village before it became trendy or prudent and frequented Odessa and Veselka, two Ukrainian cafes. Odessa, on Avenue A, was the grungier of the two and was reportedly favored by Joey Ramone, though that claim lacked direct confirmation. Odessa closed in 2013. Veselka opened in 1954 two avenues over on 2nd and continues operating. Veselka now has additional branches in Williamsburg, Grand Central Station and Madison Square Garden, reflecting sustained popularity and the neighborhood's commercial evolution across decades.
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