Monday, August 5, 2024

Sidewalk bridge removal reveals a business closure on 1st Avenue

Photos by Steven 

Late last week, workers removed the sidewalk bridge from outside 165-167 First Ave. between 10th Street and 11th Street, where we learned that the obscured business here, Hay Hay Roasted, had closed. (The other storefront, the former Commodities at No. 165, has been vacant for 20 months.)

The restaurant, which served Cantonese roast meats and noodle soups, opened this past Dec. 16. They announced their closure on May 28 via Instagram. 

The notice left for patrons on the gate didn't go into too much detail: "We regret to announce the closure of our East Village location. Despite our best efforts, this decision, though difficult, reflects our commitment to adapt and thrive."
Being under a sidewalk bridge during the business's entire existence could not have helped. In fact, we didn't even realize that the place had shut down.


The signage at No. 167 remains from Tatsu Ramen, which closed in the fall of 2021.
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1 comment:

  1. SarahAugust 5, 2024 at 2:23 PM

    It seemed like an odd fit for that bit of neighborhood. The Chinatown one is aimed at people buying roast duck over rice in styrofoam to take away. It's tasty, but very much hole-in-the-wall.

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