Monday, November 9, 2020
The former Otto's Tacos space is for rent on 2nd Avenue
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Caracas Arepa Bar is closing its East Village outpost after 17 years
Thank you to all who helped build this place, we did it with our own bare hands. Thank you to those who helped us navigate these 17 years... Those part of the team, now became family and those supporting us over the years, also became family...
Monday, November 2, 2020
Ducks Eatery will close this weekend after 8-plus years on 12th Street
Ducks Eatery will be shutting down after service on Saturday here on 12th Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue.
The owners, siblings Julie and Will Horowitz, made the announcement Friday on Instagram:
After a tough few months, we have made the very heavy decision to close our doors for good on Nov. 7. While this is not how we envisioned our time on 12th Street ending, we're choosing to focus on all of the extraordinary experiences that have come out of being part of your community for nearly nine years.
Thank you for sharing your sense of adventure, your stories and your warmth with us. We are humbled and so grateful.
After opening in August 2012, Ducks Eatery was known for a creative meat-centric menu ... that evolved into more sustainable, non-meat items (including that smoked watermelon a few years back).
Will Horowitz attributed the closure to the economic downturn from the coronavirus pandemic in a phone call with Eater on Monday. Though the restaurant’s longtime landlords ... attempted to negotiate a rent agreement, keeping the business afloat on takeout, delivery, and outdoor dining sales would have been “impossible,” he says....Horowitz says the restaurant’s indoor dining room could accommodate no more than 10 people at the state-mandated 25 percent capacity.
“It would have been a death wish going into winter,” he says
The vacant corners on the west side of 3rd Avenue and 13th Street
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
90 E. 10th St. is for rent, bringing an official end to the stand-up steakhouse phase
As previously noted, this was the first U.S. location (there are more than 100 worldwide) for the popular Tokyo-based restaurant. The concept: Diners, particularly in-a-rush office workers, stand and basically eat quickly.
Monday, October 26, 2020
The restaurant portion of Sage Kitchen has closed
It breaks our heart to tell you that our restaurant on Bowery is closed and will not be reopening. The restaurant was the dream of four friends for a long time and when it came to life last spring so many of you became a part of it.
Unfortunately, COVID-19 and the incompetence of our politicians has made operating a restaurant in New York City completely impossible so we’re going start searching for a new location for our restaurant for when the time is right to reopen.
With that said, we are very fortunate to have our incredible team working hard in our commissary kitchen and Sage Kitchen will continue to be available for delivery and catering — just like we have done since our inception.The 6-year-old catering company opened the restaurant space in April 2019.
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Report: Astor Place Hairstylists will close next month after 73 years in business
Maybe I was being naive, but I never saw such an iconic NYC institution ever closing. I figured it was too loved by the community to ever shut down. But because of the pandemic, there are no customers and they can’t afford the astronomical rent.I’ve been told they definitely plan on closing for good UNLESS there is a “miracle.” I’m not sure what that means, but for your sake, I couldn’t encourage you more to stop by and get your haircut, and find your new barber. @astorplacehairstylists is so much more than just a barbershop, it’s a museum, it’s the epitome of NYC...
And Astor Place Hairstylists addressed the outpouring of support in this Instagram post...
A post shared by Astor Place Hairstylists (@astorplacehairstylists) on
Photo from 2011 by Karen Gehres, who directed the film "Astor Barber All Stars."
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Last weekend for Black & White on 10th Street
Hey everyone, we’re moving locations... so come get your last drinks here while you can and we’ll see you in our new location in 2021!
The bar is open today and tomorrow from 4-11 p.m.
Friday, October 23, 2020
Lois will close on Sunday with hopes of reopening in the spring
We've had a blast the last few months, hanging with you on our "patio." If you've dined with us this summer, you know that we've changed a few things while still trying to keep the Lois vibe alive, and, most important, all of our Lois family safe and happy.
After careful consideration, we've decided that indoor dining as it stands today does not meet our standards of safety, so we will be closing for the winter to regroup. Hopefully that will put us in a position to come back in the spring for outdoor dining.
Let's be honest, things are changing every day and no one knows how they're going to change next. We understand that @mayordiblasio and @nygovcuomo believe that year round outdoor dining + 25% indoor can save this industry, but the reality is much more complex.
We are truly a small business, and we currently do not have the financial resources to upgrade our ventilation system or build private igloos. We support every incredible operator in this city, however they choose to run their businesses — this is simply our reality.
We deeply hope that we’re able to return again in the spring, and dreaming of drinking with you again is what will get us through the winter, but the reality is that we just aren’t sure. That’s as transparent as we can be with all of you who have made the past 5.5 years a dream come true. Please come out and help us say so long, not farewell.Lois opened in March 2015... Grub Street named it one of the neighborhood's best bars in 2016.
City Gourmet Cafe has not been open lately
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Best Price Deli & Grocery closes on Sunday, and they can use some help emptying the store
They’re an awesome grocery with great owners and staff and will be very missed!Everything is currently buy one, get one free, which you can’t beat. The — very unreasonable on all fronts of the situation — landlord has told them they want the place completely empty when they move out, which means they not only need to get rid of the inventory but also the shelves and fixtures,So here's a shoutout to help them clear their stock and maybe find a new home for their shelving, counters, refrigerators, etc. They will need to trash anything that is left over, which is not only wasteful but also costly for them when they’re already getting the short end of a shitty stick.
Monday, October 19, 2020
Glaze Teriyaki Grill closes on 4th Avenue
Glaze opened here in August 2012. It is survived by two other locations in NYC as well as outposts in Chicago and San Francisco.
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Best Price Deli & Grocery is closing on 1st Avenue
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Zoku Sushi apparently gives up the ghost on St. Mark's Place
Charlie Yi, founder and CEO of Zoku Sushi in the East Village, has tapped a team of Nobu-trained chefs to prepare top-quality sushi — and thrown them into a 500-square-foot kitchen that’s behind an unmarked door at 42 St. Mark’s Pl.
No, you can’t sit down and eat there, and no, you can’t even pick up your order there. Instead, a team of delivery guys employed by Zoku are circulating in and out to bring sackfuls of sashimi, nagiri and miso to your door.
“Since we don’t have a restaurant or service staff, we can deliver that value to our customer and spend money on top chefs,” Yi says.
Monday, October 12, 2020
Saigon Market has closed on University Place
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is affecting our way of life and businesses. Saigon Market has tried our best to survive through this but unfortunately with deepest pain and regret, we want to inform you that our doors will close permanently as of Sunday, Oct. 4.Saigon Market would like to THANK our local communities, loyal patrons, and friends for all of the support during the past 10 years!
They will continue on with their Saigon Grill & Bar in Brooklyn.
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Owner's retirement will bring a close to EV children's treasure Dinosaur Hill next month
Text and photos by Linda Dyett
The jam-packed children's toy, game and book shop Dinosaur Hill, a neighborhood institution since 1983, will be closing at the end of November. Pamela Pier, the shop's tireless owner, has decided to retire.
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
LT Baron's Dry Cleaners & Laundry shuts down on 11th Street
Monday, October 5, 2020
AuH20 Thriftique closes up shop on 7th Street
Friday, October 2, 2020
Fresco closing this week with hopes of reopening early next year
New York Sports Clubs permanently shutters Avenue A location 2 days after reopening
On behalf of NYSC, we have made the difficult decision to permanently close the Avenue A location on September 30th.This decision was a difficult one, but all isn’t lost. Effective immediately, your membership has been upgraded to our Elite Membership level at your current rate which gives you access to our entire network of clubs. By having an Elite Membership, you’ll be able to work out in all of our over 160 locations — from DC and Maryland to New York, Boston, Florida, California and yes, even Puerto Rico.