Top photo by Steven; photo below by William Klayer
A familiar restaurant looks to be returning to the East Village.
On Saturday, workers hoisted signage for Rakka at 156 First Ave. between Ninth Street and 10th Street...
Rakka (depending on the era, DBA Cafe Rakka or Rakka Cafe) had a long run offering affordable Middle-Eastern cuisine at 81 St. Mark's Place at First Avenue until the summer of 2021. Rakka's Avenue B outpost closed in late 2013.
(Of note: This sign states "since 1985" ... the most recent signage on St. Mark's stated established in 1978, while the previous version had 1982! Anyway!)
The retail space at 156 First Ave. was previously Hello Banana Vintage, which quietly closed over the summer.
9 comments:
Now that's a surprise!
Now that’s good news, welcome home Rakka!
Wonderful news! So happy they're back.
Always my personal favorite for Falafel
Amazing that they were able to get another storefront nearby. Can't wait. I like Mamoun but missed Rakka.
Can’t wait to to eat there
glad to hear about any falafel joints, and especially a returning one! They were missed.
More good news! I was just missing them today, so glad they're back.
Hurrah! Agree with anon. 1.24 that we like Mamoun's, but definitely missed Rakka. Welcome back!
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