• Caledonia (Caledonia East Village LLC), 511 E 6th St (op) (whiskey lounge/bar)
There's an applicant for the long-long vacant storefront at 511 E. Sixth St. between Avenue A and Avenue B.
According to the application on the CB3 website, the principal here, Michael Ferrie, plans to open a bar specializing in whiskey... who operates a handful of similar bars in the city, including Caledonia Bar with outposts on the UES and UWS, and The Hunterian Bar on the UES.
There are plans to operate an outdoor space in the rear garden (six tables/12 seats) and to host weekly private whiskey tastings.
The last tenant here was Identity Bar and Lounge, which closed in the fall of 2013.
• 88 2nd Ave Buenavista Restaurant & Bar LLC, 88 2nd Ave (op) (restaurant)
As we first noted in late January, Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar is opening on the NE corner of Fifth Street.
This will be the second outpost for the Latin American restaurant that opened in 2018 at 536 Ninth Ave. in Hell's Kitchen.
Owner Christian Nuñez provided more details to Crain's this past week about the EV space.
The menu at the new spot, which focuses on Latin America's snack culture, will feature shareable plates, croquettes and paella. Nuñez, who is also behind restaurant and nightlife spot Café Nuñez in the Garment District, also plans to have DJs at brunch and in the evenings.Nuñez signed a 10-year lease with an option for a five-year extension. Asking rent was $21,000 per month.
You can find more details at the CB3 questionnaire.
CB3's SLA meeting is tonight at 6:30. The Zoom link is here. This is a hybrid meeting, and limited seating is 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, will be accommodated.
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