Today in East Village business signage that won't be saved

Photo by Steven 

Farewell to the Crab Du Jour signage... spotted in a dumpster today on First Avenue between 13th Street and 14th Street. 

The Crabsters closed here back in December after nearly a year in business. 

There is apparently a new tenant for 225 First Ave., though we have yet to hear who.

Crab Du Jour sleeps with the fishes on 1st Avenue

That's all for Crab Du Jour.

After nearly a year in business, this outpost of the chainlet has closed at 225 First Ave. between 13th Street and 14th Street. Google lists them as permanently closed. Workers have been breaking down the interior...

The restaurant, described as a Cajun Seafood Boil & Bar, never got the chance to serve beer and wine...  which a sign on the door points out is coming soon... 

This address was previously a Checkers, which closed in late 2020 after six years in business.

Thanks to Steven for the photos!

Beyond the sea: Crab Du Jour shapes up on 1st Avenue

Work continues at 225 First Ave. between 13th Street and 14th Street, the future home of a Crab Du Jour outpost. As you can see, the Crab signage is in place. (First reported here.) 

So this is the latest NYC location for the expanding chain described as a Cajun Seafood Boil & Bar. 

Per the restaurant's website:

Crab Du Jour offers experience-driven seafood dining in a fun, communal atmosphere, perfect for friends and family. Our Cajun-inspired eatery is known for fresh seafood boils (made for sharing) and an array of signature house-blended sauces, to enhance the experience. 

Not sure about an opening date ... they are currently in hiring mode...

This address was previously a Checkers, which closed late last year after six years in business.

Fish story: Crab Du Jour bringing seafood boils to 1st Avenue

An outpost of Crab Du Jour is opening at 225 First Ave. between 13th Street and 14th Street. The coming-soon signage arrived late last week. (Thanks to Pinch for the photo!) 

This is the latest NYC location for the expanding chain described as a Cajun Seafood Boil & Bar. 

Per the restaurant's website:

Crab Du Jour offers experience-driven seafood dining in a fun, communal atmosphere, perfect for friends and family. Our Cajun-inspired eatery is known for fresh seafood boils (made for sharing) and an array of signature house-blended sauces, to enhance the experience. 

We offer everything from delicious starters like wings, po-boys, chicken tenders, and seafood favorites such as fried fish, shrimp, crab and oysters.

This address was previously a Checkers, which closed late last year after six years in business.