I'm trying to think of businesses that celebrate or at least recognize their former occupants. I used to like the Cooler, a club on 14th Street, that had the feel of the meat locker it used to be. I guess John Varvatos' store at the old CBGBs tries to pay homage, but am I the only one who's not quite convinced?
In "Here is New York," E. B. White identifies three New Yorks: the city of the people born here; that of the commuter; and--"the greatest"--that of the person born somewhere else who comes here "in quest of something."
I think there is a fourth New York, mine: that of someone who grew up here, moved away, and then--finally!--comes back.
I'm trying to think of businesses that celebrate or at least recognize their former occupants. I used to like the Cooler, a club on 14th Street, that had the feel of the meat locker it used to be. I guess John Varvatos' store at the old CBGBs tries to pay homage, but am I the only one who's not quite convinced?
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