The storefront at 60 2nd Ave. (the former Black Ant) is for rent

Photo by Steven

A for-lease sign has arrived outside 60 Second Ave. between Third Street and Fourth Street. 

The listing isn't online at Meridian Capital Group just yet.

This marks the official end of Black Ant. During the summer, a sign was up stating, "We are temporary [sic] closed." (This despite an Instagram post stating their last day was June 2.)

The closure coincides with the recent sale of the two buildings at 58 and 60-62 Second Ave., which sold for nearly $14 million.

The Black Ant opened in May 2014. The place drew generally solid reviews and attention for its ingredients, including "tribal delicacies like grasshoppers, worms and, yes, the namesake ant." 

[Updated] The Black Ant has closed on 2nd Avenue

We've fielded some queries about Black Ant in recent weeks. 

Paper has covered the front windows at 60 Second Ave. between Third Street and Fourth Street for a good part of the summer ... and there's a sign stating, "We are temporary [sic] closed." 

There isn't any mention of a closure on the Mexican restaurant's website, and their phone goes to a full voice mailbox. A sold-out pulsd deal for a "$39 Michelin Guide Boozy Cocktail Brunch For 2 (a $120 Value)" expires in October.

However, OpenTable lists them as "permanently closed." Turns out we missed the Instagram post noting their last day on June 2.

This development coincides with the recent sale of the two buildings at 58 and 60-62 Second Ave., which sold for nearly $14 million.

The Black Ant opened in May 2014. The place drew generally solid reviews and attention for its ingredients, including "tribal delicacies like grasshoppers, worms and, yes, the namesake ant." 

Black Ant opening in style tonight

Tonight marks the grand opening of Black Ant, the new Mexican restaurant from the owners of Ofrenda in the West Village.

Here's the menu for Black Ant, located at 60 Second Ave. near East Third Street.

And there are musical guests.

Very excited to announce legendary Mexican Artist DJ/Producer @NortecCollectiv will be performing live at our May 14th Grand Opening!!

— Black Ant NYC (@BlackAntNYC) May 9, 2014

Wake up!



Anyway, Black Ant takes over the space that previously housed Bona Fides.

Previously on EV Grieve:
Team behind Ofrenda bringing Black Ant to the East Village

More details about Black Ant, coming soon to 60 Second Ave.

Back in November, we reported that the owners of Ofrenda, a homestyle Mexican restaurant in the West Village, will open Black Ant at 60 Second Ave. in the space previously occupied by Bona Fides.

The Post today had a few more details on what to expect.

The 2,800-square-foot location will have four different dining areas — a small lounge that seats 15 with an additional 15 seats at the bar, two dining rooms seating a total of 60 plus an open garden that will seat 40.

Black Ant also will feature a private dining room with 25 seats.

According to their Twitter account, Black Ant is aiming for a late January opening.

Previously on EV Grieve:
Team behind Ofrenda bringing Black Ant to the East Village

Team behind Ofrenda bringing Black Ant to the East Village

The owners of Ofrenda, a homestyle Mexican restaurant in the West Village, is opening Black Ant in the East Village. The restaurant will be located at 60 Second Ave. near East Third Street, in the space previously occupied by Bona Fides.

The Black Ant Facebook page describes itself this way: "Contemporary Mexican Restaurant, Cocktail Bar and Garden."

The Facebook page shared plans for the new space as well…



Black Ant is aiming for a mid-Janaury opening, per their Twitter account.

Read more about Ofrenda's background here at New York magazine.