Takeout, Delivery, Nationwide shipping, indoor & outdoor seating, M-Su 8am-11pm. 144 2nd Ave New York, NY 10003 (212) 228-9682 Also at
@grandcentralterminal
.
“It's a sign of a good diner to have customers who are stuck in time. A well-known rule of eating is that if there are no time-loop customers, the place probably isn't worth even ordering a plate of fries.” ~Joseph Fink .
How you can help the displaced women from the building next to the
@middlechurch
fire:
Please bring new and gently used women’s clothing to 347 East 10th St at Avenue B. Drop by when you can - they are open 24 hours.
#standwithukraine
🇺🇦
#worldcentralkitchen
Honored and privileged to meet and host Chef Andres at Veselka with US Ambassador LTG🇺🇦💙💛Thank you for all you do for Ukraine!
🇺🇦 Posted •
@razom
.for.ukraine ❗️CALL TO ACTION:
Time to show Putin that the world is united in the face of Russian aggression.
This Saturday at Times Square we will stand again and raise our voices, show our support and ask for justice!
#standwithukraine
#veselkanyc
The "Queen of Borscht" - Malgorzata Sibilski - retired on Dec. 1st, after feeding the neighborhood and visitors from around the world about 5,000 gallons of borscht every year for more than 30 years. Let's wish her a long and happy retirement! ❤️
A Ukrainian legend says that as long as the tradition of decorated eggs continues, the world will continue to exist.
Today marks the 1st ann. of the invasion. We look back with admiration at the courage of the Ukrainian people. Please continue to help us support them.
Catch us on the second season of
“Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi!” We’re featured in episode four, helping teach Padma about the rich history of Ukrainian food and the history of our restaurant. Now on Hulu!
#tastethenation
#tastethenationwithpadmalakshmi
#padmalakshmi
Happy days are here again - (soon, we hope).
We're doing some prep work so we can re-open for takeout and delivery. If all goes well, that'll be the end of this week. 🤞
Stay tuned. Stay safe.
Oh, BTW, thanks for the light,
@outdoor_cat331
.
#veselkanyc
#takeoutanddelivery
For the first time in Veselka history, we’re making chocolate pierogi dough! These delicious pierogi are perfect for Valentine’s Day: A cherry and
sweet cheese filling with a warm, chocolatey exterior.
Come try them while supplies last!🍫🍒
#veselkanyc
#newyork
#valentines
Sneeze guards? Check. Six-foot markers? Check. Face masks? Check. Surgical gloves? Check. No-touch thermometers? Check. Top to bottom cleaning with bleach? Yes, and we didn’t even drink any.
So, starting Friday, May 1, 12-*pm, we're open for takeout and delivery! Weekend: 10-8.
We are incredibly honored and grateful to be nominated as a semi finalist for this year’s Outstanding Restaurant award from the
@beardfoundation
!
Link to press release:
As Virginia Woolf reminded us, "Art is not a copy of the real world; one of the damn things is enough."
So let's hear it for the great Arnie Charnick, who popped over 35 year later to touch up Veselka's sidewalk mural and remind us what the real world ought to be.
When the son of a Ukrainian born chef passes away, it hits home. And so we say farewell to Alex Trebek, and we wish our best to his family and friends.
#veselkanyc
#alextrebek
One heartening thing about the very sad Fairway news is that New Yorkers still care about our institutions, even relatively prosaic ones like grocery stores. It doesn’t have to be a fine arts establishment or an architectural landmark; if you’re part of our culture, there’s love.
UPDATE: Veselka has closed indefinitely. That was not a fun decision to make, but it was an easy one. The safety of our staff and customers comes first.
We’ll start boiling the borscht as soon as the scientists and regulators give us the all-clear.
Be safe, friends.
#veselkanyc
🦞 🥟 Lobster Pierogi is back and making an appearance every day after 12pm. Featuring pierogi stuffed with lobster and served with clarified butter & grilled corn.
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UPDATE: Veselka has closed indefinitely. That was not a fun decision to make, but it was an easy one. The safety of our staff and customers comes first.
We’ll start boiling the borscht as soon as the scientists and regulators give us the all-clear.
Be safe, friends.
#vesekanyc
Thank you
@guidesofnyc
for presenting Veselka with the Apple award for Outstanding Achievement in NYC Food: one bowl of borscht at a time for fundraising for Ukraine.🇺🇦🙏🥣
Big news TOMORROW for the
@veselkamovie
. Spread the news!
VESELKA: THE RAINBOW ON THE CORNER AT THE CENTER OF THE WORLD from writer/director Michael Fiore, narrated by
@davidduchovny
is in select theaters across North America beginning February 23, 2024.
“When its 100 degrees in New York, it's 72 in Los Angeles. When its 30 degrees in New York, in Los Angeles it's still 72. However, there are 6 million interesting people in New York, and only 72 in Los Angeles.”
― Neil Simon.
Ukrainian legend has it that as long as the tradition of pysanky - decorated eggs - continues to be practiced, the world will continue to exist.
Stay tuned for our special Easter dinner menu!
11 years ago today, Frances Keen called to tell her sister in NYC that she delivered a baby girl named Veselka.
Her sister got the call over lunch at — Veselka.
That evening a double 🌈 appeared. FYI, the Ukrainian word for rainbow is — Veselka. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, VESELKA KEEN!
The
@veselkamovie
poster art is by the tremendously talented and generous Neil Jamieson (
@sportingpress1
). You have seen his work everywhere. You may recall his Dec 2022
@time
"Person of the Year" cover featuring President Zelensky.
More below…
"People don't know that New York really is just made up of a group of very small neighborhoods." ~Ann Richards .
.🥟🥟🥟.
Visit us today for Small Business Saturday and help keep our neighborhood a neighborhood the best little village in New York City.
Artist: Don Kilpatrick
~ So, it's not like robbing a liquor store.
~ I said, “We're not robbing a museum,” I said, “We're robbing someone in a museum.”
~I'm sorry, I don't speak Ukrainian.
~ I said, “We're not robbing a museum, we're robbing someone in a museum.”
From Oceans 8
🇺🇦 We’ll be open for brunch on Sunday until 3pm, and then we’re closing to mark Ukrainian Easter with friends and family.
We’ll reopen Monday at 8am.
h/t
@sofika_zie
Христос Воскрес! Воїстину Воскрес!
📸 Chicken egg, 2022, private collection.
On 25 January, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy celebrates his 46th birthday 🎉
We extend our heartfelt congratulations and warmest wishes. May the shared dream of every Ukrainian — Ukraine's victory — come true!
Leave your wishes for the Ukrainian President in the comments 🫶
This week’s “Regular of the week” is a very special one! Meet Bigi, whose owners are Tom, the 2nd generation owner of Veselka, and his wife, Sally! His fave menu item is, of course, our dog biscuits, & his parents brought him to Veselka since he was a little puppy!📷📷
#repost
@estherdavidowitz
Dropped off a bag of clothes at 70-year-old Ukrainian stalwart Veselka before sitting down for some pierogi, kasha, beet and horseradish salad (❤️) and one giant slice of Ukrainian cake.
When you're so into brunch, it's your
middle name.
📸 • Salmon Latke Eggs Benedict
Two poached eggs and smoked salmon on top of
potato pancakes with hollandaise sauce, capers and
scallions.