The building that houses the Polish-American diner at 194 First Ave. between 11th Street and 12th Street was sold. According to one source, the asking rent doubled for the space, which includes a backyard garden.
Photographer Nick McManus, a group portrait artist, stopped by the Neptune for a few parting shots on Sunday afternoon...
In this photo, Neptune owner Zenon Krawczyk (center in white chef's coat) and staff pose with some regulars...
While the Neptune opened in 2001, the space has been home to a Polish-American diner, such as KK, for many years.
Previously on EV Grieve:
Today is the last day in business for the Neptune
9 comments:
Nice photos..I will miss you all.
So sad, loved that place and ate there often. Who wants to live in a neighborhood with nothing but chain stores and bars?
I'm so sad about this.
Damn, this is sad. Been coming here since I was a toddler (when it was KKs).
My heart is broken. Now I can only have that special Christmas borscht that they served all year round but once a year....
I loved going in the backyard with my dog.
Good luck to all the people who worked there.
God what a shame...my favorite breakfast place.
That was hard and I came darn near to crying when I bid them farewell. Just crushing.
I'm going to the Ukranian East Village restaurant (hidden in the mall next door to Veselka) from now on.
What are they going to do with all that cabbage slaw?
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