Hummus: check, Brazilian: check, next stop Italian

whynot_31 · March 2014

and, we have new entity:

Regine Restaurants, LLC, is now in the process of seeking the support of CB8 for a full liquor lic.

Here's a listing for the property: http://www.cityfeet.com/cont/forlease/ln18559598/798-franklin-ave-brooklyn-ny-11238

And, here's when the CB8 SLA mtg will occur, in case you are interested in hearing more about it before it opens: Please be advised that the SLA & Sidewalk Café Review Committee will meet on Monday, April 7, 2014 at 6:30 PM at CNR-Center Light Health Care Center, which is located at 727 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY (between Park and Prospect Places).

nothinlikeabklyngirl · March 2014

Do you know if it's still the MySpace folks?

whynot_31 · March 2014

From what I have heard, the investors in Fez sold their stakes when the business did not instantly fill and begin to make money.

I believe this is a new entity, one which is considering leasing the space based on "open market" ads such as the one linked above, and contingent upon getting a liquor lic from SLA.

That said, I have no idea if the investors have ties to MySpace.

....MySpace and the local restaurants utilize lots of investors.

mugofmead111 · March 2014

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goldemi1 · March 2014

"sold their stakes when the business did not instantly fill and begin to make money"

Not being in the restaurant biz, is that really the right/best approach? I figured after all the cost of the buildout etc, you'd refine your model, do some marketing, SOMETHING in order to get the place filled. Or maybe some places just take time to catch on. Throwing in the towel so quickly seems odd, or if you have no faith in your biz, best to cut your losses I guess.

whynot_31 · March 2014

I suspect a lot of money was lost on this adventure.

One can definitely tell the experienced restaurant operators with lots of capital (i.e. Cent'Anni), FROM the newbies who have unrealistic expectations of instant $ and very little ongoing capital (i.e. Fez).

whynot_31 · March 2014

BTW, I have heard the new place will be serving some variety of Italian food.

mike dunlap · March 2014

Now posted:

whynot_31 · March 2014

BTW, the notice above tells people the mtg is on April 10th.

However, the SLA subcommittee is where "the action is"; it meets on April 7th as noted above.

nothinlikeabklyngirl · April 2014

Seems to be a lot of confusion about what's going on with this place. This article says Fez is reopening in a few weeks, according to a worker on site: http://www.bkreader.com/2014/04/fez-hummus-bar-prepares-for-reopening/

whynot_31 · April 2014

The new owners appeared at the CB8 SLA Committee tonight. They are ok with a 2AM weekend closing time, and midnight weekday closing time. Their application was supported by the committee.

They have no relationship to the prior owners.

mike dunlap · April 2014

Is it still going to be Italian food?

goldemi1 · April 2014

Italian? Centanni, the Classon, Bar Corvo....who else nearby doing Italian? Wonder how they'll be different to compete.

whynot_31 · April 2014

If I were them, I'd cater to the families that are going to move into 341 EP.

Proximity.
High chairs.
Stroller lunch specials.

goldemi1 · April 2014

I'd second that proposal. Love centanni, but its just not set up for families with those darned high tables/stools. Barboncino and the Classon are nicely set for families....now just for Classon to start doing brunch.

whynot_31 · April 2014

New place will not serve Italian.

It will serve locally source Brazilian food.

Their alc lic was supported by CB8 tonight.

The title of this thread has now been changed, to reflect the evolution.

mike dunlap · April 2014

It will serve locally source Brazilian food.

Awesome.

whynot_31 · April 2014

yup. I am psyched. Something different.

mike dunlap · April 2014

I talked to someone who knows the chef of the new place. He said it's not exactly Brazilian food, but will have a lot of meat on the menu.

goldemi1 · April 2014

Dear chef, please have some argentinian sweet breads and blood sausage. molleja and morcilla. I'll be there weekly.

laura palmer · April 2014

"Bones & Tails" applied for a kitchen inspection at this address --- sounds meaty!

goldemi1 · April 2014

hmmm, not the most appetizing sounding name. better than 'hooves and horns' i guess.

whynot_31 · April 2014

Yup.

Awaiting inspection, Bones and Tails

http://www.nychealthratings.com/nycrestapp/restaurantlanding/3/Crown Heights/39621/Bones+&+Tails

joshb · May 2014

I think this might be the new spot.

The geo tag is in the spot where Fez used to be.

Plus: http://ny.eater.com/archives/2014/05/coming_attractions_315.php

whynot_31 · May 2014

shannapacifico@lilern we hope to be open by the end of June. Thank you for the support. We are super excited to be in the neighborhood.

whynot_31 · May 2014

^the key quote^

BTW, here's the link to the SLA application status:

http://www.trans.abc.state.ny.us/servlet/ApplicationServlet?pageName=com.ibm.nysla.data.publicquery.PublicQuerySuccessfulResultsPage&validated=true&serialNumber=1278021&licenseType=OP

whynot_31 · May 2014

Rachel has obtained some more details for us: http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20140527/crown-heights/back-forty-chef-open-farm-to-table-restaurant-on-franklin-ave

The owner doesn't seem to have decided on a name yet.

goldemi1 · May 2014

curious how they're going to fit 45 chairs in there

vaportrail · May 2014

interesting! experienced successful restauranteers from Manhattan coming to Crown Heights. Back 40 has been an East Village hot spot for years.

naturegirlbk · May 2014

Although i wish the new testaurany much luck and success, and i absolutely love brazilian food, I agree about the name not being very appealing in terms of a restaurant...makes me think "blood and guts"...Insta-turn-off...Please re-think to something more appealing and/or "Brazilian"...I honestly think it would be a good idea...Bemvindo e Bom Sorte!!!!

Hummus: check, Brazilian: check, next stop Italian

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