East Village dining and nightlife (1970s–present)
The East Village became a hub of New York counterculture in the 1970s, with music venues and a dense cluster of bars and restaurants along Avenues A, B, and C. Community Board 3 now processes dozens of liquor license applications each month.
The neighborhood remains one of Manhattan's most restaurant-dense areas.
New food and beverage businesses continue to seek licenses in the corridor.
Baked Clams is one of many new businesses navigating the same licensing process in this competitive neighborhood.
