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Workers were spotted yesterday clearing out the space at 128 First Ave. between St. Mark's Place and East Seventh Street … home of the Mediterranean Grill and the Efendi Hookah Lounge next door…
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Thanks to EVG reader Raquel Shapira for the photos…
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The space, which was previously home to Kebab Garden, has been on Craigslist for weeks.
Now, let's all have some wishful thinking for the return here of La Focacceria!