tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post2063982586172458372..comments2024-03-28T10:12:42.631-04:00Comments on EV Grieve: [Updated] The State of New York seizes Brick Lane Curry House on 2nd Avenue Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-44525758372657070222017-09-22T10:53:37.130-04:002017-09-22T10:53:37.130-04:0099 Second Avenue, also has a VACATE notice on the ...99 Second Avenue, also has a VACATE notice on the door to the apartments from the street....it was evidently being run as a SRO (read illegal and unsafe hotel)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-8791487153033768482017-09-22T10:52:15.210-04:002017-09-22T10:52:15.210-04:00Little India on E 6th Street is gone. At one time...Little India on E 6th Street is gone. At one time there were more than a dozen on the block and several around the corners on both First and Second Avenues. Mitali East was always the one to beat though....with their real Tandoori oven, they easily stood out on top. Haveli was always just a bit more money, but the ambiance and service was an added value. Brick Lane....well...they have had their share of problems with health codes even years ago when they were on E 6th. I never went there because of that problem. With Haveli moving on...very sad to hear that.....there won't be a single good Indian restaurant in the area. Time to go uptown to Lexington in the 20's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-41623757601335293582017-09-21T11:11:01.671-04:002017-09-21T11:11:01.671-04:00@9:10 - Panna 1 burned down years ago, but Panna 2...@9:10 - Panna 1 burned down years ago, but Panna 2 is still going strong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-75344002823432921732017-09-21T10:27:53.557-04:002017-09-21T10:27:53.557-04:00Brick Lane was a good place, and one of the last 6...Brick Lane was a good place, and one of the last 6th street Indian places left. Nothing seems to be able to survive anymore, sigh. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-62062728860838536542017-09-21T10:03:47.912-04:002017-09-21T10:03:47.912-04:00I was at Haveli for dinner recently and the owner/...I was at Haveli for dinner recently and the owner/manager said that the landlord was pricing them out of the location. He asked us to add our email address to a list so that we can be notified when/if they find a new location.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-84612064008291072622017-09-21T05:53:39.232-04:002017-09-21T05:53:39.232-04:00This seems to be an ld story for the other locatio...This seems to be an ld story for the other locations these guys used to operate. I walked past it late lat night and there were people in there cleaning up and told me that they will open again today. The guy said there was some misunderstanding about past tax issue and that they had resolved it and will be open from Lunchtime today. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-86909339895552418922017-09-20T21:10:58.392-04:002017-09-20T21:10:58.392-04:00Is Panna 1 and 2 still thriving?Is Panna 1 and 2 still thriving?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-72727403599948615682017-09-20T16:49:15.386-04:002017-09-20T16:49:15.386-04:00Funny how they seize restaurants that don't pa...Funny how they seize restaurants that don't pay taxes but look the other way when landlords rack up (and don't pay) millions in fines. I guess that's the difference between city and state? Or maybe it's greased palms & corruption at work? I miss Mitali East :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-75654775428130186322017-09-20T15:30:15.794-04:002017-09-20T15:30:15.794-04:00I liked the Old Monk on Avenue B, I didn't thi...I liked the Old Monk on Avenue B, I didn't think it was expensive especially compared to the restaurant they replaced. Great service, nice atmosphere and most importantly great food. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-7956337024523611732017-09-20T15:25:08.441-04:002017-09-20T15:25:08.441-04:00I just hope they were "only" failing to ...I just hope they were "only" failing to pay state sales tax, and not income tax withholding or FICA for their employees. <br />(And agree that food was better in prior location.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-30568434090183896522017-09-20T14:29:47.168-04:002017-09-20T14:29:47.168-04:00Wow. For my money, Brick Lane was the best Indian ...Wow. For my money, Brick Lane was the best Indian restaurant in the nabe, though it was expensive as fuck. There are other good options -- Malai Marke and Masala Walla come to mind, in addition to the old standbys like Haveli (the few that remain). Still, I'm gonna miss their food (even if I could only afford to order it on my birthday). <br /><br />And what an asshole that guy is, charging out the nose and not paying his damn taxes! I hope he goes under, unlike the wage garnishing assholes at Babu Ji, who are already back on their feet after getting shut down for fucking over their workers. There ought to be some justice in that world. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-23973824075237096422017-09-20T14:21:27.018-04:002017-09-20T14:21:27.018-04:00Whatever you do, don't move to the Bowery. It&...Whatever you do, don't move to the Bowery. It's a retail graveyard over there. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-74406557648410256942017-09-20T14:14:49.941-04:002017-09-20T14:14:49.941-04:00We need a few Woo Hoo bars to brighten up that str...We need a few Woo Hoo bars to brighten up that stripAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-85344360317482750722017-09-20T13:43:50.432-04:002017-09-20T13:43:50.432-04:00Something has got to give. If the rent is too high...Something has got to give. If the rent is too high, don't pay your taxes. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-51036785373723023502017-09-20T13:33:54.800-04:002017-09-20T13:33:54.800-04:00It's too bad. The food was better when they we...It's too bad. The food was better when they were in their old location on 6th. I really hope Haveli can find a new location; their food is good and I really like the family (now families?) that runs it. Mitali used to be good but now the food prep and presentation are so careless. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-64065492964914384582017-09-20T12:55:19.556-04:002017-09-20T12:55:19.556-04:00@11:49Am. Last I checked Haveli is still open and ...@11:49Am. Last I checked Haveli is still open and doing fine, when did you hear it was closing? As for Brick Lane this was a bit pricey and the food was not as good as Haveli or the old Mitali. There is a lot of competition from fast casual Indian, like Desi Galli on Ave B. and Masala Times on Bleecker St. plus all themes kati roll spots. There's a Chipotle style Indian spot called Indikitch, near Eatlley on 23rd St that's quite good too. Has anyone tried the Old Monk, the place that replaced Babu Ji on Avenue B? It looks pricey. I still miss those under $5 dinners at Shah Bagh on 6th St. with the the best samosas, giant plates of biryani, free firni for dessert, and bottomless kettles of spicy hot tea. Giovannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11061991537085810824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-56517744393854219122017-09-20T11:52:52.077-04:002017-09-20T11:52:52.077-04:00I am curious what the Dept of Tax and Finanace is ...I am curious what the Dept of Tax and Finanace is going to do with the restaurants? Pay their rent while they are closed? Grab some tables and chairs to cover the tab?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-42543222814689862002017-09-20T11:49:11.314-04:002017-09-20T11:49:11.314-04:00With Haveli due to close, this will make the 7th o...With Haveli due to close, this will make the 7th or 8th empty restaurant on 2nd Ave between 4th and 6th Sts. Ciala (?), the new Georgian restaurant, doesn't look like it will make it, always empty. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-11172654591629426082017-09-20T11:42:41.033-04:002017-09-20T11:42:41.033-04:00So charging for and collecting the sales tax but t...So charging for and collecting the sales tax but then not paying it? Burning the customer and the state. Will hold conclusions for more information if it comes... <br /><br />Wildly expensive for takeout. I think an entree, naan, and padadem to go was over $40.. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com