🌱 Musket Room Owners Eye Expansion + Olfactory Art Keller Gallery

Happy hump day, Lower East Side-Chinatown! I am your host Patrick Murray bringing you three headlines from the neighborhood.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a high of 46 and a low of 43.

Here are the top stories today in Lower East Side-Chinatown:

1. The planned expansion of the Musket Room into the former Parisi Bakery on Elizabeth Street has raised eyebrows in the neighborhood. The owners of the restaurant and bar broke the news by saying that, “The Musket Room’s new bakery will be a tribute the iconic Parisi Bakery it will be replacing.” Their initial application has been denied by the SLA committee of Community Board 2. (Bowery Boogie)
2. Olfactory Art Keller, a unique gallery at 25 Henry St., has curated seven unique exhibits since its opening in February 2021. The current project, titled “New York/New Fumes,” features creations by 21 New York-based scent artists. (Untapped New York)
3. Economy Candy, the local candy store on Rivington Street, has been going strong for over 80 years. This thoughtful write-up pays tribute to this community staple. (subscription require: The New York Times)

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Today in Lower East Side-Chinatown:

• Lower East Side Nosh Tour. (10 a.m.)
• "Leave Her To Heaven" screening at The Metrograph. (2:15 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Meet Flo & Freido, the two newest puppies at Animal Haven. (Facebook)
• The Museum at Eldridge Street: will be temporarily closed through Saturday, January 1. (Facebook)
• A happy holidays from the Lower East Side Community Partnership. (Facebook)
• The Lower East Side Preservation Initiative providing us with some holiday history! (Facebook)
• Huge thanks to all who helped make the Grand St. Settlement's Winter Wonderland event a success. (Facebook)

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— Patrick Murray