Monday, June 12, 2017

Cork 'n Fork is now Gomi on Avenue A



The awning for Gomi's arrived on Saturday here at 186 Avenue A, though the restaurant officially opened on June 1.

As we understand it, the principal owner of the wine-tapas bar Cork 'n Fork remains as a shareholder, but is resigning as an officer and director of the company ... with a new partner coming aboard, hence the name/concept change...(this PDF at the CB3 website has the background).





Gomi's Facebook page describes it as an "Asian-fusion restaurant." Here's a look at part of their menu...





Cork 'n Fork opened here between 11th Street and 12th Street in the fall of 2013.
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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 12, 2017 at 8:26 AM

    I live around the corner of this place and I was never tempted once to eat there. I suspect it was those high tables and stools along the window and a clientele which looked like new arrivals to the EV. I don't suspect my opinion will change with their name.

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  2. AnonymousJune 12, 2017 at 8:53 AM

    Here we go again: Anon 8:26 AM, "new arrivals to the EV." Like you know everyone who lives and works in the EV and if you don't recognize them that is a reason why a business should fail.

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  3. AnonymousJune 12, 2017 at 9:03 AM

    Their menu looks totally unappealing. My guess is they'll be going for full liquor next.

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  4. AnonymousJune 12, 2017 at 9:51 AM

    @8:53 AM

    I never said it would fail nor do I wish it to. Yes I can recognize people who just arrived from long time residents, for starters they say things like "this is such a great area". They don't know we use the word "neighborhood". I have nothing against new arrivals but I have discovered that the things they think are cool I think the opposite.

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  5. AnonymousJune 12, 2017 at 5:52 PM

    Thanks Anon @8:53 for making yourself the arbiter of how everyone who really belongs in the East Village speaks "neighborhood" not "area." And thanks for your precision on being able to identify those who don't really belong in your neighborhood. What in your mind constitutes "real" residents? How long do they have to live in what you consider the neighborhood for them to achieve a status that you approve of?

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  6. AnonymousJune 12, 2017 at 6:56 PM

    I went once when it first opened, food was ok but atmosphere just felt, off? Maybe cause it was new, but between that experience and the high tables we never managed to wander in again. I'll probably give the new version a try.

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  7. AnonymousJune 13, 2017 at 9:04 AM

    @5:52

    Wow did you even read what I wrote? "making yourself the arbiter of how everyone who really belongs in the East Village" please point out that part of my original comment.

    And this one... "identify those who don't really belong in your neighborhood." Again where did I say this?

    This is what I actual said: " I have nothing against new arrivals but I have discovered that the things they think are cool I think the opposite."

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  8. AnonymousJune 14, 2017 at 7:56 AM

    A whole menu with real ingredients that have been thoughtful sourced for all under $20 dollars is cool to me. @9:04

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