Closings: Marylou on St. Mark's Place

After nearly four years of service, Marylou closed for good on Sunday at 41 St. Mark's Place just east of Second Avenue. 

The owners of the French bistro and cocktail lounge first announced the closure via Instagram on May 5, though didn't cite any specific reasons... instead, the post thanked patrons for their "love, energy and loyalty."

The storied Cafe Orlin closed here in October 2017, wrapping up a 36-year run on St. Mark's Place. 

The next tenant, Paper Daisy, had a year here before shutting down at the start of the pandemic in March 2020.

Bistro Marylou opening at 41 St. Mark's Place

In recent weeks, we've seen activity inside the restaurant space at 41 St. Mark's Place just east of Second Avenue. (Thanks to John Holmstrom for the top pic from Feb. 17.) 

And yesterday, opening-soon signage for the new establishment went up... a French bistro called Marylou... (thanks to Steven for this shot)...

The sign promises cocktails, small plates, brunch and good vibes. 

We don't know much else about the new venture at the moment. (Bistro Marylou has some teaser posts on Instagram.) 

The previous tenant, Paper Daisy, debuted in March 2019. The cafe-cocktail bar, from the owners behind East Village establishments Boulton & Watt, Drexler's and Mister Paradise, closed at the start of the PAUSE in March 2020 and never reopened. The storied Cafe Orlin closed here in October 2017, wrapping up a 36-year run on St. Mark's Place.