On 13th and 3rd, the Ugly Duckling becomes blue bird

Signage is up now for blue bird on the northwest corner of 13th Street and Third Avenue. (Thanks to Doug for the photo!) 

This multi-level space has been closed in recent weeks... as management for Dream Hospitality Group revamped their previous concept here, the Ugly Duckling... which had taken over for the Brazen Fox in late 2021. (The Brazen Fox closed during the pandemic in 2020 after seven years in brunch and happy hour service.) 

As for now, blue bird remains in "coming soon" status. You can tabs on an opening date on the bar-restaurant's new website.

A transformation for the Ugly Duckling on 3rd Avenue and 13th Street

The Ugly Duckling closed earlier this month so the owners can rebrand the multi-level space on the NW corner of Third Avenue and 13th Street. (H/T EVG reader John!)

A rep for the Dream Hospitality Group confirmed the closure... and the new concept — a French-themed establishment.

The Ugly Duckling, which offered a Saturday special called "Boujee Brunch," debuted in late 2021... taking over the space from the Brazen Fox (same owners), which closed during the pandemic after nearly seven years in business.

The Brazen Fox becomes the Ugly Duckling

Signage for the Ugly Duckling has arrived on the NW corner of Third Avenue and 13th Street (thanks to Doug for the top pic!) ...

In April, we reported that hospitality veteran Curt Heugel's Host Restaurants, whose portfolio includes concepts such as Bill's Townhouse, Campagnola and Printers Alley, was behind a new unnamed venture... which was to be the previous tenant — the Brazen Fox.

Anyway, they rethought that decision... and the two-level sports bar is now going as the Ugly Duckling (same ownership).

The Brazen Fox closed during the pandemic after nearly seven years in business.