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Takeout, Delivery, Nationwide shipping, indoor & outdoor seating, M-Su 8am-11pm. 144 2nd Ave New York, NY 10003 (212) 228-9682 Also at @grandcentralterminal

144 second avenue, NY 10003
Joined December 2009
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
5 years
. “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 .
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
2 years
🇺🇦 A Ukrainian legend says that as long as the tradition of pysanky -- decorated eggs -- continues to be practiced, the world will continue to exist. #standwithukraine #easter2022 #veselkanyc #pysanky #littleukraine
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
3 years
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.
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
8 months
Stop the presses, Veselka is in @grandcentralnyc !!!n
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
2 years
Black and whites turn blue and yellow at #veselkanyc #standwithukraine
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
2 years
Today's message is brought to you by the letters V, O, T and E. #veselkanyc #vote2022 #timotheechalamet #tchalamet
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
2 years
#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!
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
2 years
🇺🇦 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
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2 years
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
5 years
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! ❤️
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
2 years
🇺🇦 Via @dandavenportnyc Weather wasn’t keeping New Yorkers from showing up to stand with Ukraine today.
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
6 years
RT @bobbyfinger : “We need to plot a heist.” “Meet me at Veselka.” I’m sold!!! //we made the trailer!
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
1 year
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.
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
6 years
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
3 months
It’s official, we’re celebrating 70 years of Veselka! We’re incredibly honored to reach this benchmark, and so grateful to everyone who’s helped us along the way.🇺🇦 #veselka #veselkanyc #newyorkcity #eastvillage #nycdining #nyceats #newyork
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
2 years
Eat Borscht, Stand with Ukraine -
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
3 years
Table for one? Socially distanced indoor dining available at Veselka. #veselkanyc #debbieharry #wmagazine
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
1 year
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
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
2 years
✅ If you live in the 66th Assembly District, which includes the West Village, Greenwich Village, NoHo, SoHo, and Tribeca, please consider this when you're at the polls. #ryderkessler #outdoordining #district66 #vote2022 @ryderkessler #veselkanyc
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
4 years
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
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
1 year
🎂🎂🎂 Happy Birthday to Jason! Veselka’s torchbearer, Ukrainian humanitarian, and totally cool dude. We love you! #jasonbirchard #veselkanyc #happybirthday
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
3 months
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
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
8 years
"Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend." ~Happy Birthday, MLK,, born this day in 1929
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
4 years
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.
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
1 year
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:
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
2 years
🇺🇦 Debbie Harry at her old haunt #veselkanyc - good memories. #repost #wmagazine #debbieharry #eastvillagenyc #cbgb #veselkamemories 📸 Stephen Shore
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
1 year
#News from @evgrieve ~ If you’re planning ahead, the Tompkins Square Park tree lighting is Sunday, Dec. 11 from 4-5 p.m. with refreshments via @candbnyc and #veselkanyc #eastvillage #🌲
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
6 years
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.
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
3 years
Today is when Pride Month and Flag Day coincide. And not for nuthin', but Veselka is Ukrainian for rainbow. HAPPY PRIDE! #pridemonth #flag #rainbow #veselkanyc #love
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
3 years
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
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
4 years
You have that right!
@anildash
anildash.com
4 years
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.
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
4 years
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
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
6 years
#615 ! We're officially a New York Fact. (We'd like to thank #1 - #614 for trailblazing the way and making this honor possible.) 🍳🍳🍳 Photo: @TexanChef43 #veselkanyc #linknyc #615 #newyorkfact #pierogi #linknyc #nyc #newyorkcity #streetscene #247restaurant #eastvillagenyc
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
7 years
We're Ukrainian, but appreciate @TimeOutNewYork for including us on the list!
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
1 year
Posted @withregram @veselkanyc We had the true pleasure and honor to meet 2 players from the ULAF, who are now serving their country on the front lines in Ukraine.🇺🇦🙏💪🏼 #slavaukraini 🇺🇦 #nflnetwork #superbowl57
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
3 years
Easter is a good time to keep all your eggs in one basket. Happy Easter from all of us at Veselka. #veselkanyc #eastvillagenyc #littleukraine #easter
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
7 years
It's been said, “The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.” Happy Ukrainian Independence Day!
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2 years
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2 years
Surprise visit from Eurovision contest winners, Kalush Orchestra!🇺🇦💙💛🇺🇦
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
3 years
🦞 🥟 Lobster Pierogi is back and making an appearance every day after 12pm. Featuring pierogi stuffed with lobster and served with clarified butter & grilled corn. h
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
1 year
❤ Happy Valentine's Day from Nick, Norah and Veselka. #valentinesday #veselkanyc #nickandnorahsinfiniteplaylist #eastvillagenyc (Photo is a scene from Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist, filmed at Veselka in 2007)
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
4 years
We are open! 🌈❤️😷👨‍🍳
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
4 years
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
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
4 years
Happy Traditional Ukrainian Easter Day from everyone at Veselka. 🥚🥚🥚 #veselkanyc #littleukraine #eastvillagenyc #urkainianeaster #pysanka
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
3 months
This weekend, we had the pleasure of hosting the heroes of Ukraine’s defense forces for a wonderful lunch! Thank you for everything you do!🇺🇦 #veselka #veselkanyc #newyork #newyorkcity #eastvillage #nyceats #nycdining #ukraine #slavaukraini #kinddeeds
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
2 years
🇺🇦 Please let people know that 100% of borscht sales are donated to help Ukraine. In-store, take-out and nationwide via @goldbelly #standwithukraine #ukraineaid #borscht #veselkanyc photo: @mary_bwell
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
1 year
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.🇺🇦🙏🥣
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
4 months
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.
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
2 years
🇺🇦 "It’s a victory when the weapons fall silent and people speak up." ~Volodymyr Zelensky #standwithukraine #futin #veselkanyc
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
1 year
"I am often asked the question: 'What is your favorite type of food?' Although I always answer Japanese, the real response should be and is pierogi." ~Martha Stewart #varenyky #pierogi #veselkanyc #eastvillagenyc #littleukraine
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
5 years
“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.
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
4 years
Today is St. Luke's Day, patron of butchers. We're giving a shout out to our friends, neighbor and supplier - the gem of Little Ukraine! We even have a sandwich named for Mr. Baczynsky. ❤️ #eastvillagemeatmarket #veselkanyc #littleukraine #meatmarketnyc #classicnyc
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
3 years
Thanks for your anticipated cooperation 🇺🇦
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
1 year
Happy Birthday, Volodymyr Zelenskyy 🇺🇦 “We have tasted freedom, and we will not give it up.” 📸 • by @hecksign #volodymyrelenskyy #veselkanyc #standwithukraine
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
1 year
Мамо, я на обкладинці Time як частина українського духу. Дзвони родичам. It’s an honor to be a part of the Ukrainian spirit on @time cover. Post via Via @klopotenko #zelensky #volodymyrzelensky #personoftheyear #timemagazine #standwithukraine 🇺🇦
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
6 years
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!
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
2 years
Thank you @ny1 for the support!
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
9 months
“My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four. Unless there are three other people.” ― Orson Welles 📸 • @msabinm
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
3 years
Came across this article at @evgrieve -- great laugh from the New York Dolls calling us the "Slow Russians" ☕ #sylvainsylvain #evgreive #veselkanyc
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
3 years
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!
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
2 months
Don't forget to bring your ticket stub or e-confirmation for $5 off your next meal at Veselka.
@VeselkaMovie
“Veselka” Documentary (2024)
4 months
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…
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
5 years
"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
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
2 years
~ 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
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
2 years
We met Cate Blanchett when she filmed some of Ocean's 8 at Veselka, and we're happy to see she'll take part in an upcoming charity auction in support of Ukrainian refugees 💙💛 Via @ukraine .ua #veselkanyc #oceans8 #charityauction #ukrainianrefugees #cateblanchett
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
3 years
“But there is one thing about it—once you have lived in New York and it has become your home, no place else is good enough.” ―John Steinbeck #veselkanyc #nyc #johnsteinbeck #quotes #oldnewyork
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
5 years
Happy Traditional Ukrainian Easter Day from everyone at Veselka. 🥚🥚🥚 #veselkanyc #littleukraine #eastvillagenyc #urkainianeaster #pysanka
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
2 months
Have you tried our new “Drunken Cherry” dessert yet? Chocolate cake filled with rum-soaked cherries, sour cream, and dolce de leche, topped with a light chocolate cream, and of course, a cherry on top!📷 #veselka #veselkanyc #newyork #newyorkcity #eastvillage #nyceats #nycdining
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
3 years
🎂 Happy Birthday to Tom Birchard -- who walked into Veselka in 1965 and still hasn't left. We love ya', Tom! 🎊 #veselka #tombirchard
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"once you have lived in New York and it has become your home, no place else is good enough.” ~John Steinbeck
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
2 years
🇺🇦 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.
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
3 years
#repost @nyclunchtime_eats Chicken Schnitzel with mashed potatoes, sauerkraut and red cabbage from the East Village staple #veselkanyc #chickenshnitzel #veselkanyc
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
2 years
Fall in love with Veselka!! 🎃🎃🍁🍁🍂🍂🍎🍎 Check out our new Fall Specials- apple cider, apple salad and more!😋
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
4 months
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 🫶
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
2 years
🇺🇦 via @godlis Second Avenue view, 1983. Pray for Ukraine. My father’s birthplace (Uman). 📷 ©️godlis F Putin. #standwithukraine #veselkanyc #2ndavenuenyc #littleukraine
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
8 months
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!📷📷
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
2 years
🇺🇦 Celebrating Ukrainian tradition through food. 📸 • purgatory_mountain #standwithukraine #ukrainianfood #schnitzel #varenyky #lvivske1715 #veselka
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
1 year
We love our new license plate! 📷📷📷
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
8 months
Happy anniversary to our neighbors!
@GVSHP
Village Preservation (GVSHP)
8 months
#HappyBirthday to @VENIEROSdessert , opened on this day in 1894! We take a look back at this #EastVillage and #ItalianAmerican cornerstone, its history, family, and delicious pastries:
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
1 year
#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.
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
2 years
✅ Don't forget to vote today! And here's something to consider if you are voting in the 66th Assembly District, which includes the West Village, Greenwich Village, NoHo, SoHo, and Tribeca. #ryderkessler #outdoordining #district66 #vote2022 @ryderkessler #veselkanyc
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
9 months
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.
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@veselkanyc
Veselka Restaurant
1 year
📸 @k .wong358 One of the best meals of NY and by far the best Ukrainian food I’ve had 😍🥟🥘 @veselkanyc
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