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So OK, the East Village Shoe Repair is not in the East Village, it’s in Bushwick. So that’s funny. The two dudes who own this spot are absolute characters with such good stories if you can understand what they’re saying through their heavy Russian accents. I sometimes go in there just to sniff shoe glue with them. It gets you violently high, it’s cool. They’re not that good at fixing shoes though because of the shoe glue so don’t bring anything too important to them. They’re not bad by any means, just high. Go to the city for that shit. However, they do platforms nicely!
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One of my favorite thrift stores in my neighborhood. I always end up leaving with an entirely new wardrobe, it’s so fucked up. Very good for shoes and accessories. The lady who runs the place eats caribbean food that she makes at home and it makes me jealous because it smells so yum-yum but I like to haggle prices with her. She’s very unfriendly to everyone besides me. I like that.
Jan 11, 2022
Great stuff, lots of cools vintage clothing from around the globe, plus some nice and/or strange furniture and trinkets. The owner is really talkative and friendly, he'll sometimes host a kind of micro-block party outside.
Jan 22, 2024
since moving back home, i’ve been investing in finding and supporting small businesses in the city to take care of me and my things. here’s a list of “guys” i love and would recommend:
- a jeweler (repair, clean, and sizing)
- a watch guy (repair, restore, battery replacement)
- a tailor (hemming my pants)
- a camera repair guy (one of the last in the city!)
- a dry cleaner (self explanatory)
- a leather guy (shoes and bags)
- a knife sharpener
nothing brings me more joy than picking something up that has lovingly been given more life. seek these folks out, keep them in business. an added bonus is that i’ve “unlocked” a bunch of buildings downtown that i wouldn’t ordinarily set foot in.
Jan 28, 2025
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Feb 29, 2024
Actually, can’t imagine sitting through in the theatre and still being interested till the end so I’m happy I watched it at home with Trader Joe’s cinnamon rolls( the best) in bed, kratom, and this Amazon typeo. Best movie I’ve ever seen in my life I cried you can’t tell me otherwise
Jan 9, 2024