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This edition: Veselka: the Rainbow on the Corner


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Original tape date: February 27, 2024. First aired: March 5, 2024.

"Veselka" rainbow in Ukrainian is the name of a beloved restaurant in New York's East Village. Opened in 1954, as a newsstand, its current owners, Tom and his son Jason Birchard, tell us how Veselka evolved into a cornerstone of its community and, has now become a beacon of hope for staff and customers tragically affected by the war.

Guest List

Jason Birchard Owner, Manager, Veselka Ukrainian Restaurant

Tom Birchard Owner, Veselka Ukrainian Restaurant

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