As we first noted last October, a group of hospitality veterans were appearing before Community Board 3's SLA committee to discuss their speakeasy, Sincerely, Ophelia, and restaurant, Chicken & the Egg, for the space.
During the day, Chicken & the Egg will sell a variety of fried chicken sandwiches, fries and salads... with the bar opening for evening service.
You can check out @chickenandtheeggnyc on Instagram for ongoing updates. (The restaurant's Insta account has this description: "Best Chicken Sandwich Shack in the East Village.")
The previous tenant at 221 Second Ave., the 11-year-old Bay-Area sports bar Finnerty's, never reopened after the PAUSE of March 2020.
Thanks to Steven for the photo!
"Speakeasy," oh brother. Only rubes fall for that. Don't we have enough clip joints in the EV?
ReplyDeletea speakeasy?!?! how very 2003, serious eyeroll!
ReplyDeleteSeems like a great addition. Wish them the best of luck.
ReplyDeleteHopefully Finnerty's opens for a third (maybe more?) reincarnation.