Monday, March 11, 2024

Full reveal at 14 Avenue C, where the team behind The Commodore is opening a new outpost

The plywood is down around 14 Avenue at Second Street ... and we spotted workers painting the exterior yesterday. 

We go back to December 2022 for news about the next tenant ... when Taylor Dow and Chris Young, owners of The Commodore in Williamsburg (and The Drift Inn in Greenpoint), appeared before CB3 for a new liquor license for the corner space.

The applicant's questionnaire on file with CB3 stated the establishment would be doing business as The Commodore, which means their acclaimed* fried chicken and retro vibes will be coming here. This will mark the owners' first Manhattan business.

No word on an opening date, though The Commodore-esque palm tree neon is on in the window.

Recent tenants at 14 Avenue C included Sanatorium, the hospital-themed cocktail lounge ... and the hookah lounge C Lounge.

Updated:

EVG's Stacie Joy also got a few photos from yesterday...
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re: acclaimed*

People don't "like”"The Commodore. They f*#%ing love the Commodore. People don't think the fried chicken sandwich is "delicious." It's the best f*#%ing fried chicken sandwich in Brooklyn, or New York City, or probably the world — a ridiculously crunchy breast on a squishy roll with just the right amount of cooling, crunchy slaw.
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6 comments:

  1. ProudGentrifier79March 11, 2024 at 12:25 PM

    I live around the corner from this place...I've seen Sanitorium and Ave C Lounge come and go...wishing this place the best. It's a very challenging location and they'll have their work cut out for them to bring in the foot traffic. But I'll certainly do my part to help. While we still heart Bob White, it's a completely different vibe and sightly interior product they offered prior to Covid, hopefully this will be a great alternative.

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  2. 123March 11, 2024 at 12:31 PM

    ugh-did they really need to paint over 1/2 of the bradley theodore mural?

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  3. DuchessofNYCMarch 11, 2024 at 5:28 PM

    Ugh, what an ugly reno!! That is a corner bar that has an awesome view, gets plenty of sun, and as I recall had nice old windows. Now it looks like a submarine. Who would want to dine in that? I want to vomit just looking at it.

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  4. Carol from East 5th StreetMarch 12, 2024 at 12:00 AM

    Interesting facade but so out of place in the neighborhood.

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  5. XTCMarch 12, 2024 at 9:43 AM

    Funky exterior design and a bit out of place looking but that's what the EV is all about. It would kind of boring if everything had a cookie cutter old fashion vibe. I like the windows, but for me, the black on top and bottom is little hard looking. I'd swap the black with dark blue.

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  6. DODMarch 27, 2024 at 2:46 PM

    The BK location is terrific... one of the best chicken sandwiches I've ever had at a bar. I'm excited for them and the new CARNITAS RAMIREZ taqueria of Greeponiut fame opening nearby, too.

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