Look at the former Dallas BBQ now

Photo by Steven

We have a storefront reveal on the NE corner of St. Mark's Place and Second Avenue. 

On Tuesday, workers removed the plywood around the incoming new bar-restaurant for the space.

As we've noted, hospitality vet Curt Huegel, whose portfolio includes concepts such as Bill's Townhouse, Campagnola and Printers Alley, and, closer to home, Jackdaw on Second Avenue at 13th Street, is behind the establishment.

Huegel appeared before Community Board 3 in June 2022 and received approval for the unnamed concept. There was some debate over closing time, and the committee wouldn't approve a 4 a.m. close (midnight during the week and 2 a.m. on weekends). 

Huegel didn't respond to our previous request for comment about what's in store for this space. Workers at the scene knew nothing about the name or opening date. 

The space has been under renovation for the past year. 

About the new look, per EVG Brian: "Seems like they are going for the 'Tuscan' vibe like Wegmans." (Fifth photo in this post.)

Dallas BBQ closed in December 2022 after anchoring the corner since the mid-1980s. Staff said the building's landlord would not renew the chainlet's lease.under renovation for the past year.

Hospitality vet Curt Huegel appears to be taking the former Dallas BBQ space on 2nd Avenue

Workers put up the plywood on the NE corner of Second Avenue and St. Mark's Place in late March as gut renovations continue at the former Dallas BBQ.

There is now a posted notice about a pending on-premises liquor license here...

The LLC listed is affiliated with hospitality vet Curt Huegel, whose portfolio includes concepts such as Bill's Townhouse, Campagnola, Printers Alley and, closer to home, Jackdaw on Second Avenue at 13th Street.

Huegel appeared before Community Board 3 in June 2022 and received approval for the unnamed establishment. There was some debate over closing time, and the committee wouldn't approve a 4 a.m. close (midnight during the week and 2 a.m. on weekends). Huegel didn't respond to our previous request for comment about what's in store for this space.

Dallas BBQ closed this past December after anchoring the corner since the mid-1980s. Staff said the building's landlord would not renew the chainlet's lease.