With its seventieth anniversary upon us, Veselka stays a beloved fixture in New York Metropolis, meting out Ukrainian Soul meals proper from the center of the East Village. Jason Birchard, third-generation proprietor of the famend restaurant is a proud Ukrainian American and staunch advocate for a free and democratic Ukraine.
Jason talks about the historical past of Veselka, its new documentary in regards to the restaurant’s historical past and legacy, and the way the battle within the Ukraine has impacted enterprise in New York.
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