Pardon My French will close after dinner service on Saturday

Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy

Pardon My French on Avenue B is closing after a decade-plus in the neighborhood. 

Staffers at the Parisian-style bistro at 103 Avenue B, between Sixth Street and Seventh Street, told EVG that owner Antonin Brune informed them a few days ago that service would end after Saturday's dinner. No reason for an official closing was cited. 

The restaurant's Instagram account posted the news this afternoon, stating in part:

A heartfelt thanks to our team, friends, regulars, and all who walked through our doors. This community gave this restaurant its heart. Your support meant more than we can put into words.

Pardon My French opened in March 2015, taking over the longtime home of the bistro Casimir. 

The restaurant includes a front bar area, dining space, a private dining room next door and backyard seating.

Rosa Deli & Grocery has closed on Avenue D

Photo and reporting by Stacie Joy 

A popular decades-spanning family-owned business on Avenue D has closed. 

Several readers told us that Rosa Deli & Grocery shut down over the weekend on the northwest corner of Avenue D and Sixth Street. 

The shop was known for its busy grill counter ... and as one of the increasingly rare places where you could still get an egg-and-cheese on a bagel and a coffee for about $6. 

A neighborhood resident told us the rent increased, and owner Juan could no longer afford the space.

"Nice guy, been here forever," the neighbor said. "Just closed up. Been like that for three days now."