Via Carota Expands Operation + Greenwich Village Food Tour

Good day, neighbors! Gus Saltonstall here with the Wednesday edition of the West Village Daily.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; mild. High: 53 Low: 53.

Here are the top stories today in West Village:

1. The Via Carota Team's West Village Empire Expands With a New Restaurant (Eater NY)
2. My 6 Favorite Stops On A Greenwich Village Food Tour (TravelAwaits)
3. Amy Schumer Leaves $30K Tip For West Village Comedy Club (West Village Patch)
4. Büro Koray Duman creates spa for underground S10 gym in Manhattan (Dezeen)
5. Morton Williams Store In The Village Set To Be Demolished: Report (West Village Patch)

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Today in West Village:

• Reading Day - New York University Public Events (12:00 AM)
• J-1 Exchange Visitor Orientation (Scholars and Student Interns) (11:00 AM)
• MERIP Issue 301 Launch: Revolutionary Afterlives (12:30 PM)
• Reducing Harm on Social Media: Research & Design Ideas (3:00 PM)
• SLT Meeting (Events) - Hs-Health Professions & Human Svcs (5:00 PM)
• iMentor December 12th grade event - Hudson Hs of Learning Technologies (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• IFC Center: "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE turns 75 (!) this year, and we're thrilled to have it back on screen for our annual holiday run. Join us as Donna Reed's daughter Mary Owen shares memories of her mom, the film and their legacy, tonight-Thurs at the..." (Facebook)
• Manhattan Community Board 4: "UPDATE: Transportation Planning Committee Meeting - 12/15/21 http://p0.vresp.com/i0J9RT @manhattanboard4" (Facebook)
• Manhattan Community Board 4: "MCB4 Holiday Virtual Drive http://p0.vresp.com/zI5Yyy @manhattanboard4" (Facebook)

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— Gus Saltonstall

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