Drunken Dumpling will be serving up its large soup dumplings again soon

Several businesses are reopening after 18-month layoffs during the pandemic (see Blue & Gold and Tom & Jerry's).

Also on the list: Drunken Dumpling, which is expected to be back soon at 137 First Ave. between St. Mark's Place and Ninth Street.

The place looked like a goner, with stacks of mail piled up inside the front door. However, EVG contributor Steven saw activity inside the space last week... The DD Instagram account also posted that the restaurant will be serving again this fall. 

DD opened in the fall of 2016 and received favorable press for its gigantic soup dumplings created by the mother-son team here.