Monday, October 10, 2011

Bad news for Joe's Bar

On Friday night, we walked by Joe's Bar, one of our favorite places, and the bar on East Sixth Street between Avenue B and Avenue A was closed...


The last time that we noticed Joe's was closed (in July) ... it turned out to be a false alarm... this time, though — the DOH temporarily closed them last week. The DOH hit them with 71 violation points. Some of them seemingly rinky-dink. ("Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.")

But. A well-placed tipster says that Joe's has been on a month-to-month lease ... worse, Joe's health may be an issue... The tipster thinks the bar might be done for now.

Extra:
Marty After Dark paid a visit to Joe's back in May.
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8 comments:

  1. MelanieOctober 10, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Joe's was a cool place. Marty of MAD did a great piece on a visit there lately. I have a photo of Joe's Bar I posted in May of this year on my blog today.

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  2. EV GrieveOctober 10, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Thanks, Melanie. I missed that Joe's post by Marty. Will link to here.

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  3. Marty WombacherOctober 10, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Here's hoping this is a false alarm again. And thanks for the shoutout, Melanie. It's always a good time in Joe's and they have a great jukebox.

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  4. ShawnOctober 10, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Was just there the other day... this place is classic. Please stay open! A real gem of E 6th Street.

    Long live Joes!

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  5. Lux LivingOctober 10, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Hope it's a false alarm. They have the best burgers.

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  6. Laura Goggin PhotographyOctober 10, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Ugh...and I just heard a rumor that a bartender was laid off...maybe just until the DOH lets them re-open?

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  7. Karen TigheApril 12, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    It seems they are trying to reopen.. they have a sign in window that they are trying to get board approval...
    MY ADVICE as a drinker who lives on 6th street..
    GET SOME GOOD WINE and clean the place up...great place/character but get good wine..and the women will come!

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  8. EV GrieveApril 12, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    Hi Karen. Thanks for the comment. Richard and Kirk who own Mona's and Sophie's are looking to reopen Joe's as Josie's. (Dottie says that they cannot keep the name Joe's).

    Anyway, I recall the wine at Mona's and Sophie's being pretty decent.

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