GENTRIFIED AND CHINA-FIED (Dumpling Man)
If you spend much time in the East Village, you know that yes, it’s an eclectic food scene but it’s specifically overwhelmed with Asian eateries. Everywhere you turn on or around St. Marks Place, you’ll see Japanese izakayas, bubble tea shops, ramen noodle bars, even the occasional Asian dessert spot (one even called Spot). Not …