Here's a look at two of the applicants who will appear before Community Board 3's SLA committee this evening. (See below for info on watching online — or in person.)
• Han Dynasty (Han Dynasty East Village Corp), 98 3rd Ave (op)
Han Dynasty has enjoyed a successful run at 90 Third Ave. between 12th Street and 13th Street for the past 10 years.
The restaurant's ownership is on the agenda tonight (questionnaire here) for a new liquor license for a space several storefronts to the north at 98 Third Ave. — the formal Bar None...
The application on file at the CB3 website doesn't mention whether this is a move or, perhaps, a second location. Ownership did not respond to an email seeking clarification.
Bar None closed in the spring of 2022 after nearly 17 years in service.
• Sunflower East Village (RJM Hospitality LLC), 88 2nd Ave (op)
The NE corner of Second Avenue and Fifth Street will be home to another location of Sunflower, a cafe serving breakfast-brunch on Third Avenue between 25th Street and 26th Street.
The EV location looks to have the same menu/vibe, though with dinner service. Find the questionnaire here. (Note: There will only be a service bar here — no bar seating.)
Sunflower is owned and operated by the same folks as the previous tenant here, Eros, the Greek restaurant that quietly closed in August 2022 when a "temporarily closed" sign arrived on the front door. Eros took over for their diner concept, The Kitchen Sink, in September 2021.
Tonight's meeting starts at 6:30. Find the Zoom link here. This is a hybrid meeting, and there is limited seating available for the public — the first 15 people who show up at the Community Board 3 Office, 59 E. Fourth St. between Second Avenue and the Bowery.
i miss Moonstruck Diner :(
ReplyDelete15 people ain’t that many is it??
ReplyDeleteIt’s just their local space, not huge. You can comment even if you’re not in person. This is just a regular monthly SLA meeting. Check out Community Board 3 website for info or to get on their mailing list.
DeleteI miss Moonstruck, too.
ReplyDeleteThe Sunflower in Gramercy is always busy — so, that’s a good sign.
To the new owners if you are reading this. Those prices are too high for this neighborhood. Don’t make the same mistake again by not listening to the locals. Eros was too expensive and the food type was not what the area needed. We need a decent diner with decent prices. We already have an overpriced diner with Remedy on Houston Street. And Veselka is iconic and not your competition. If you want to see who your competition is with the prices that are fair and closer to what you should charge look at the B &H Dairy diner menu. If your prices are comparable you will have lines out the door.
ReplyDeleteObviously I meant to the owners of sunflower.
DeleteMoonstruck was fine, but I miss Cooper Diner.
ReplyDelete