Never went to veselka, but I've heard great things. Union square cafe had to move due to rising rents. The bodegas are closing. There is a 7-11 in alphabetical city now, which really tells you everything you need to know.
It's Alphabet City. Christ, you are a Yuppie .
"I got news for you. If it wasn't for the toilet, there would be no books." --- George Costanza.