Mrs. Dorsey’s Kitchen

inpixels

Don't forget the Way Station took from ~Sept 2009 to ~Feb 2011

http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/25668/new-bar-on-washington-way-station/p1

and The Kimchi Grill took from   ~Feb 2011 to ~May 2012

http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/32615/kimchi-taco-truck/p1

Washington Avenue walks to a beat of a different drummer...

whynot_31

Those places are bigger than this one.

But, yes, they are the first brick and mortar locations of their owners.

Washington Avenue: Avenue of The Striver.

whynot_31

I have not seen any activity in this storefront over the last month.

....no grilled cheese for us?

inpixels

maybe no grilled cheese for me either way.  Starting to get priced out of this area.  Rent in my building going up 40% - 100% (yes double)

MOD

inpixels, that's sad to hear. How long have you been in that building, what are the other residents planing on moving? ~ Maybe I should/we should mention this in it's own thread, because I think a lot of locals are sharing your situation and frustration.

inpixels

thanks mamacita ,

But yet another gentrification thread will be overlooked.

Perhaps this will be the secret grilled cheese gentrification thread?

I've been somewhat fortunate these past 10 years and have been able to stave off most increases.

I should have seen the writing on the wall when there was none.

Some tenants are leaving while purportedly a majority are staying.  I'll try to stay a little longer but will be looking to buy a co-op in some place not hip in Queens I guess.

whynot_31

They have grilled cheese at the local bodegas in Queens.

....they, after all, still have bodegas.

nothinlikeabklyngirl

According to recent press, the shop's still in the works.

http://www.wibo.org/#/march-2014-spotlight/4583757795
http://www.examiner.com/article/now-that-s-a-sandwich-ron-johnson-s-spicy-onion-jam-grilled-cheese-recipe

whynot_31

^That is encouraging.^

They have their storefront windows covered in paper, and it is a tiny storefront.     

I guess they could be working on it in there...

goldemi1

Thanks for the links bklyngirl, the guy sounds like someone that would be fun to chat with.  I hope he opens soon and does well.  Now that Glady's has changed concepts, there's a void for some good grilled cheese sandwiches in the area.  

whynot_31

Today, a friend got his photo and confirmed it is still in the works.

inpixels

there is no economic incentive during the summer.

Just put, Cheese and bread in tinfoil... leave it out in the sun for 15 minutes and there you go.

However,

I'm looking forward to Grilled Cheese this fall at Dorsey's

whynot_31

His truck is frequently at Herald Square, if you can't wait.

naturegirlbk

Any updates on the timing of the shop opening?

whynot_31

I haven't seen a request for a kitchen inspection.

whynot_31

Substansial progress is now being made on this space. Workers were there last night.

It is looking near completion.

However, no kitchen inspection request has been made yet.

whynot_31

Update:   Said request now on file

http://www.nychealthratings.com/nycrestapp/restaurantlanding/3/Crown Heights/41855

whynot_31

Finishing touches are being done. Carpentry stage is over.

whynot_31

They passed the above inspection, and are having a soft opening today: http://mrsdorseyskitchen.com/

Grilled cheese has arrived. Elapsed time: About a year and a half.

Update 1:30 PM: Who were his first 2 customers? Mr and Ms Whynot.

...the sandwiches were yummy.

nothinlikeabklyngirl

Glad to hear it's finally open and it's good. Seems like he's been on quite the journey. But he's been busy in the meantime making Swiss cheese and onion jam sandwiches on YouTube: 

whynot_31

Yup, same guy.

He explained to us that the process was drawn out due to some problems with contractors, and one of his investors/partners exited.

mishaps

I was there today, and really liked it. A decent-sized sandwich, didn't leave me feeling overstuffed or gross, and change from my $10. He was doing some weatherstripping himself because of shoddy work by his contractors, he said. 

whynot_31

The owner is in the process of seeking a beer and wine lic.

He is scheduled to appear in front of the CB8 subcommittee on January 5, at 6:30.

whynot_31

Tonight, he sought to be open until 1AM on work nights, and 2 AM on Fri and Sat.

The committee supported same.

ehgee

That's one way to make enough money off of grilled cheese sandwiches.

Not that I have any problem with selling beer until the wee hours. Eyes on the street & all. Also, beer is good.  

whynot_31

To explain the late hours, he spoke about how a big part of his customer base is folks leaving nearby bars between 11 PM and and 1AM who are hungry and might want one more drink.

Back in college, my friends and I used the local diner for this purpose.

whynot_31

Now delivering to Prospect Park.    http://mrsdorseyskitchen.com/prospect-park-delivery/

whynot_31

This place seems to have closed in January, 2017

whynot_31

An application for a liquor permit has been filed for this space: • NOLA Rest. Group LLC, d/b/a Lowerline, 794 Washington Avenue (Sterling/St. John’s) – Wine, Beer, and Cider

Marco555

New sign is up. Name is “lowerline” and appears to be a place for po-Boys and oysters