Revamps: Íxta turning Japanese-Brazilian at 299 Bowery

After two-plus years, Íxta has closed for a revamp here at 299 Bowery between Houston and First Street.

The restaurant serving a menu of southern Mexican and Oaxacan dishes closed last week. The door signage explains that they will reopen next month at Kobano, a Japanese-Brazilian restaurant.

Previously at this location, Daniel Boulud closed DBGB in August 2017 after an eight-year run.

Íxta announces itself on the Bowery

Storefront signage is now up for Íxta at the long-vacant 299 Bowery between First Street and Houston. 

Last August, CB3 OK'd a liquor license for restaurateur Akbarali Himani, whose credits include a Chickpea in Penn Station and NISI Mediterranean in Times Square. 

A job listing for an executive chef here describes Íxta as a "trendy upscale Mexican restaurant." As previously noted, the space in the Avalon Bowery complex is quite large, with a capacity of 194 patrons, who would be treated to "live Mariachi performers," per the restaurant's questionnaire at CB3.

Daniel Boulud closed DBGB here in August 2017 after an eight-year run.