Albert Trummer's hospital-themed cocktail lounge Sanatorium now open on Avenue C

The cocktail lounge opened this past weekend on the northeast corner of Avenue C and Second Street.

In a preview of mixologist Albert Trummer's latest establishment, The New York Times notes Sanatorium's clinical theme.

The walls are the kind of green you’d expect in a hospital; there are surgical lights (and crystal chandeliers) and lots of stainless steel, and the drinks incorporate herbal elixirs that Mr. Trummer concocts.

And as Eater noted, "shots are also served in syringes."

Last July, Trummer told Bedford + Bowery that the new place will be "reasonable and cool for the neighborhood." Trummer also told B+B that he "won’t set any drinks, or his bar, on fire with again. At least, not without the proper permits."

According to published reports, FDNY investigators arrested Trummer in 2010 after setting alcohol aflame on the bartop at Apothéke on Doyers Street. He was charged with reckless endangerment and criminal nuisance, both misdemeanors. After the arrest, he told the Times: "My intention was not to hurt anybody. I'm an artist. I'm a mixologoist. I'm a cook. But I'm not a pyrotechnic maniac." He reportedly pleaded not guilty and served two days of community service.

A photo on Sanatorium's Facebook page does show some pyrotechnics... (though it's unclear if this is actually at Sanatorium...)



14 Avenue C was previously home to Adinah's Farm, the market that closed in June 2014.

Previously on EV Grieve:
Mixologoist Albert Trummer looking to bring a cocktail bar to Avenue C

Residents launch petition to oppose method of operation for Albert Trummer's new cocktail bar on Avenue C

[Image via Buchbinder & Warren]

On Monday night, CB3's SLA committee gave the OK to mixologist Albert Trummer to open a cocktail lounge/tapas bar at 16 Avenue C (aka 262 E. Second St.).

Despite the committee's thumbs up for Trummer — who made headlines for his flaming concoctions at the Prohibition-era styled Apothéke in Chinatown — members of the tenants association at 262 E. Second St. are circulating a petition to oppose part of the unnamed bar's plans, such as the DJ and hours of operation, approved at 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

According to the petition:

The Community Board approved because the SLA (State Liquor Association) would approve the license and that if the board actually denied it (which they were inclined to do) it would have meant that the SLA would grant the license and the establishment could stay open until 4am. A motion was passed and the establishment can be open 7-days a week from 5pm-2am. Apparently this falls under the 500-foot rule. Since there are only 2 other establishments within 500 feet of 14 Avenue C holding full liquor licenses it makes it very easy for 14 Avenue C to secure a new license.

Albert Trummer, the new owner, is proposing to serve $1,600 bottles of champagne and there was bottle service listed on the menu that he submitted to the board – including $375 bottles of vodka and a single cocktail priced at $300. Mr. Trummer wants to have a DJ for “background music” and serve "tapas" style food, though there is no kitchen (except a "prep kitchen" which consists of a countertop). 

We support the #SAVENYC mission and understand that this is a small business that wants to open. However, this particular business is completely incongruous to the neighborhood and we fear the collateral damage it could inflict on the other small businesses on the block...

Neighbors include Barrier Free Living, a shelter for homeless men and women with mobility impairments and/or severe medical problems.



The petition mentions that Trummer was arrested when he ran Apothéke. According to published reports, FDNY investigators arrested Trummer in 2010 after setting alcohol aflame on the bartop at Apothéke on Doyers Street. He was charged with reckless endangerment and criminal nuisance, both misdemeanors. After the arrest, he told the Times: "My intention was not to hurt anybody. I'm an artist. I'm a mixologoist. I'm a cook. But I'm not a pyrotechnic maniac."

Anyone interested in signing the petition can contact the tenants association via email here

14 Avenue C was previously home to Adinah's Farm, the market that closed for good last June.

Previously on EV Grieve:
Mixologoist Albert Trummer looking to bring a cocktail bar to Avenue C

Mixologoist Albert Trummer looking to bring a cocktail bar to Avenue C

[Image via Buchbinder & Warren]

Albert Trummer, perhaps best known for his flaming concoctions at the Prohibition-era styled Apothéke in Chinatown, has designs for a new cocktail bar at 14 Avenue C, home of the former Adinah's Farm corner market.

Trummer's name is on the 30-day notice submitted to CB3 ahead of Monday night's SLA committee meeting.



FDNY investigators reportedly arrested Trummer in 2010 after setting alcohol aflame on the bartop at Apothéke on Doyers Street. He was charged with reckless endangerment and criminal nuisance, both misdemeanors. After the arrest, he told the Times: "My intention was not to hurt anybody. I'm an artist. I'm a mixologoist. I'm a cook. But I'm not a pyrotechnic maniac."

He vowed to fight the charges, but, in September 2011, he pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and received $120 in fines and two days community service.

Most recently Trummer has been opening bars in South Beach.

The questionnaire with more specifics about the new bar here at Avenue C and East Second Street has yet to arrive on the CB3 website.

Updated 1:24 p.m.

The questionnaire (PDF) is now online. The proposed hours are 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday. The configuration shows 10 tables seating 45 people, and one bar for 15 people. The unnamed bar plans to serve a tapas-style menu.

Adinah's Farm closed for good last June. The asking rent for the space had been $17,500.

The SLA committee meeting is Monday night at 6:30 in the CB3 office, 59 E. Fourth St. between Second Avenue and the Bowery.

Adinah's Farm has closed on Avenue C

[Photo by EVG reader Brian]

Early last week the for rent signs appeared at Adinah's Farm on Avenue C and East Second Street.

It was a quick goodbye for the corner market: They closed for good Sunday night.

We haven't heard any official reason for the closure. Of course, a rent increase is always a likely suspect. (And as we understand it, Adinah's Farm was operated by the folks behind Gracefully On Avenue A.)

According to the listing, the asking rent is $17,500.

Adinah's Farm is closing on Avenue C

The corner market here on Avenue C and East Second Street is slated to close in the coming weeks. The "for lease" signs arrived yesterday.

Employees told EVG reader Andrew Ketler, who shared the above photo, that they'll be folding back into Gracefully on Avenue A.

According to the listing at Buchbinder & Warren, the asking rent is $17,500. The availability date is July 1.



And nice Photoshopped BMW gang!

Adinah's Farm is back open

On Thursday, the NYPD has closed Adinah's Farm on Avenue C and East Second Street ... the sign on the corner deli's door noted "stolen property offenses."

Not sure what happened, but Steven Matthews passes along word (and photo) that the deli was reopen as of last night...

Reader report: NYPD shuts down Adinah's Farm

[Photo by Grace Elizabeth Mangum via Facebook]

Several readers have passed along word that the NYPD has closed Adinah's Farm on Avenue C and East Second Street ... we don't exactly what transpired here... the sign on the corner deli's door notes "stolen property offenses."