Openings: Saperavi on 14th Street

There's a recent name change at 245 E. 14th St., where Mealz is now going as Saperavi here between Second Avenue and Third Avenue. (Thanks to the EVG readers who shared this.) 

The new signage better showcases what's available — a "Georgian eatery and wine bar." (From the outside, Mealz had more of a generic cafe vibe, and the quality took some people by surprise.) 

Like Mealz, Saperavi has an all-day cafe menu featuring several Georgian entrees. Hours: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. 

Mealz debuted in October 2022.

Mealz debuts on 14th Street

Mealz is in soft-open mode now at 245 E. 14th St. between Second Avenue and Third Avenue. (Thanks to Pinch for the tip!) 

The quick-serve restaurant offers all-day dining with a variety of breakfast-lunch-dinner options... with coffee service starting at 7 a.m. There is limited seating inside, so it will likely be more of a to-go operation.

No sign of a menu online... a quick look at the one posted on the door shows standard fare like sandwiches, omelettes, burgers ... not to mention specials like bacon cheese fries and avocado buffalo ranch chicken. 

Mealz takes over for the blink-and-you-missed-it Fries Factory, which was open for a week or so. (Not sure at the moment if the two have the same owners. Perhaps they decided to revamp the place and offer more than just fries.)