Monday, November 16, 2009

The Pizza Shop has closed: "The rent was too high"



We're really sorry to hear this. We liked this place. We received a note from the folks at the Pizza Shop on Avenue A near Seventh Street:

We closed the Pizza Shop because the rent was too high. We struggled every month to make it... someone gave me an offer on the space and i decided it was best to take it. I'm looking for a new location and would love it if fans of The Pizza Shop got in touch via email so i can let you know when i'll be opening a new place. the email addy is
info@thepizzashopnyc.com
best,
Kevin Cole


Previously on EV Grieve:
Why is the Pizza Shop closed?
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4 comments:

  1. ~evilsugar25November 16, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    i'm guessing he didn't tell you who/what made the offer and might be taking over the space? that spot's been pizza forever.

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  2. EV GrieveNovember 17, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    His message didn't make mention of the new tenant. Another pizza place makes sense, though, seeing as the ovens are already there...

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  3. chris flashNovember 17, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    A pizzeria just CAN'T survive there, with the rent being north of $10,000 per month. Sal's Pizza made it from 1967 until a few years ago, when the rent forced them to a smaller place a block away.

    As a loyal Sal's customer, I was dubious of the Pizza Shop at first, but then grew to like it a lot, esp. due to the owners (Kevin + Jesse) creating a cool atmosphere, with great punk music blasting till 4 in the morning. And the pizza was pretty damn good too!!

    I hate to see them go, as the Pizza Shop is a main vein in the Avenue A bloodline....

    Chris Flash

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  4. EV GrieveNovember 17, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    I'm with you, Chris. I worry that some yuppie pizza place with dainty $9 slices and fancy cocktails will take over the space...

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