(212) 228-9682 - 144 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003

(212) 228-9682 - 75 E 1st St, New York, NY 10003

Headed to Veselka for brunch today after hearing many good things. Was told to wait 20 minutes – outside – for a table to be ready. We checked after 20 minutes and were told to wait another 15. We waited another 15,...

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Josh Ozersky and Gail Simmons go over the finer points.

one reason i like veselka is its open late , very late, not sure if it ever closes. I like the mural outside too

When I went to the “F” train yesterday I noticed that Veselka took over the kiosk in First Park on the corner of 1st and 1st. Has anyone tried their sandwiches at the kiosk?

One of the xmas crowd at the Veselka yesterday (9th and 2nd ave) and adored the xmas borscht. Light, clear, beautifully pink and peppery broth with 4 delicious mushroom dumplings (light, delicate, filled with duxelles. Believe...

Veselka has good borscht. Not vegetarian though.

they are halloween festive at VESELKA and fyi the special pierogi is pumpkin. sounds good? and yes of course the ghoul-ash was moving fast — haha! i didn’t have any of that tonight, but i thought it was pretty cute...

Friday afternoon late lunch was very satisfying at this great standby spot as we wandered around the East Village. The pierogies (several types, including smoked ham and gruyere, of all things!) were as delicious as ever. The...

have been meaning to ask this: has anyone fouind a way to re-create Veselka's awesome salad dressing? I think it is some sort of lemon-dill combination. Or, on the otherhand is this availible for purchase? (in the restaurant or...

I thought Josh “Mr. Cutlets” Ozersky of Grub Street and recent author of the definitive history of “The Hamburger” was merely being controversial by recommending Veselka's burger as one of the best in NYC....

Maybe Little Poland? 200 2nd Ave, New York 10003 Btwn 12th & 13th St I like their pierogis and borscht (hot and cold) better than Veselka's. For more standard diner fare, however, I’d stick with Veselka.

Just had great Peanut Butter pie at Veselka(2nd Ave&9th st).It’s actually a slice of cake that has thick chocolate cookie crust on the bottom.white-ish color peanut butter part is very rich and dense with crunchy peanut...

Veselka is loved – or loathed, by some – for its sturdy Ukrainian grub.