‘Veselka’ documentary is an NYC rallying cry for Ukraine

‘Veselka’ documentary is an NYC rallying cry for Ukraine

Anybody who’s been to brunch at the beloved East Village institution Veselka knows how long the wait can be for an afternoon table to nosh on some of New York’s finest varenyky and borscht. But, in the days after Russia invaded Ukraine, the line on Ninth Street that curved onto Second Avenue felt different. It … Read more

‘Veselka’ Review: Serving Up Support for Ukraine

‘Veselka’ Review: Serving Up Support for Ukraine

You would be hard pressed to find a New Yorker unfamiliar with the name Veselka. The pierogi and borscht eatery, established in 1954 by a Ukrainian émigré, is a staple of the East Village, where its genial diner atmosphere — overseen by Jason Birchard, the founder’s grandson — draws everyone from university students to seasoned … Read more