neighborhood watch

Free Feijoada Feast at Esperanto; Bamboo 52 Giving Out Free Sushi Sandwiches

East Village: The former Baluchi’s space on Second Avenue between 6th and 7th streets is becoming a Japanese spot called Matsukado. [EV Grieve]
Esperanto will host a free feijoada feast on Christmas Eve, open to all who stay in town for the holidays, featuring all the traditional parts of a Brazilian holiday dinner. [Eater NY]
Hell’s Kitchen: Holey Cream, a new shop selling ice cream and donuts, is still under construction. It was due to open this month, but that date has been pushed back. 796 Ninth Ave., nr. 53rd St. [Fork in the Road/VV]
Bamboo 52 is giving out free samples of their new sushi sandwiches from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. today and tomorrow. [Midtown Lunch]

Midtown: Financier Patisserie opened its new location yesterday in Grand Central Station. [Blondie & Brownie]
Williamsburg: The Yogurberry at 209 Bedford Avenue has closed. [Brownstoner]

Free Feijoada Feast at Esperanto; Bamboo 52 Giving Out Free Sushi Sandwiches