899 - 917 Bergen Street: Soon to be Food Court and Beer Garden Smorgasborg

wbm · June 2014

Delays for the Certificate of Occupancy are very common in construction projects. Getting the final inspections and sign-offs often takes longer than anticipated. I assume this is what is happening for this project, and will likely be resolved within a few weeks. I can't wait for it to open!

whynot_31 · July 2014

Instead of occurring today, I am now hearing the job fair will be next Tuesday, July 8 from 11am - 1pm and 5pm - 7pm.

I hope they are open by July 17th, for the Brooklynian Happy Hour:

http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/44288/the-summer-2014-brooklynian-gathering-thursday-july-17th#Item_13

scrollie · July 2014

Rachel Holliday Smith covers the Berg'n job fair in DNAinfo: http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20140703/crown-heights/bartenders-servers-wanted-at-massive-new-brooklyn-beer-hall

The Berg’n job fair will be held at 899 Bergen St. in Crown Heights on Tuesday, July 8, in two parts: from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

whynot_31 · July 2014

So, given the job market and the "coolness" of this location, does any one want to make any predictions on how many applicants will show up on Tuesday?

There are 45 positions, some which may already be filled.

I predict 250 applicants.

Note: There is no prize. I will get the number from the manager at a later date, or from Rachel if it is a slow news day and she decides to cover this event.

whynot_31 · July 2014

Ms Whynot (see photo) guesses 312.

vaportrail · July 2014

Word (from a limited partner in the ownership team) has it that Berg'n will open the weekend of July 17.

whynot_31 · July 2014

That's great news.

But it seems like we may need to have our Summer Brooklynian Gathering on July 17th elsewhere.

whynot_31 · July 2014

July 15th:

Still no alcohol permit.

http://www.trans.abc.state.ny.us/servlet/ApplicationServlet?pageName=com.ibm.nysla.data.publicquery.PublicQuerySuccessfulResultsPage&validated=true&serialNumber=1270567&licenseType=OP

BTW, an entity must pass their DOB inspections before the SLA gives you a permit. So, we are going to be lucky if this place opens by our postponed date of July 24th.

whynot_31 · July 2014

The July 24th gathering will be at Covenhoven instead.

Here's a piece on how people really want this beer hall to open:

http://www.theawl.com/2014/07/brooklyn-residents-discover-new-form-of-entitlement

...when it does finally open, it seems like it will be packed.

mcpoet · July 2014

Just to clarify, most posts about 1000 Dean Street talk about the site having a beer garden and restaurants, but they're really talking about 899 Bergen, right?

whynot_31 · July 2014

yup.

I've broken it into two buildings, but most of the media has not.

rogers_sterling · July 2014

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: the day may finally be upon us. Rejoice.

http://www.trans.abc.state.ny.us/servlet/ApplicationServlet?pageName=com.ibm.nysla.data.publicquery.PublicQuerySuccessfulResultsPage&validated=true&serialNumber=1270567&licenseType=OP

whynot_31 · July 2014

Lic Effective 7/24/2014.

....I wonder if they can move quickly enough to have a soft opening this weekend. It will definately be fully open by 8/1/2014.

lilern · July 2014

@whynot_31 - agreed - it would not surprise me if they opened up the doors this weekend for a lowkey opening.

tsarina · July 2014

Praise the lord! I for one will dress immodestly.

whynot_31 · July 2014

Wow, I was way off.

This place is not opening until August 27th:
http://www.grubstreet.com/2014/07/bergn-beer-hall-opening-date.html

A mystery to me.

tsarina · July 2014

I weep bitter tears of agony, will wait the additional time and put a sensible cardigan over aforementioned immodest outfit.

whynot_31 · July 2014

There is no need to wait; there are other bars in the neighborhood.

crownheightster · August 2014

Here is a link with beautiful pictures! http://ny.eater.com/archives/2014/08/bergn_crown_heightss_enormous_food_and_beer_hall.php

whynot_31 · August 2014

Rumors about a soft opening this weekend are circulating.

....however, if you hike there expecting a beer only to find it isn't open until its official opening date on August 27th, don't blame me.

whynot_31 · August 2014

It seems many media sources are merely dusting off the promo articles they wrote when it was previously supposed to open: http://www.grubstreet.com/2014/08/bergn-new-dishes.html

pheightsresident · August 2014

So I checked out the menu of the “Berg'n” place. Even if the
prices are “affordable” as the grubstreet article cited the owner(s) as
claiming, the portion sizes seem a bit too small to actually make eating there “affordable”
and filling. I’ll probably try it out as the menu sounds amazing, but can’t see
myself eating there regularly.

whynot_31 · August 2014

Yes, I suspect this will be somewhat of a destination, where friends meet up on a Saturday and pay a little more than they would otherwise. The customer base will constantly be newbies.

In that way, it is like Smorgasberg or that big outdoor beer garden in Astoria that I can't remember the name of.

Press:
http://m.nydailynews.com/life-style/eats/brooklyn-flea-creators-open-berg-beer-hall-article-1.1912565

xlizellx · August 2014

That beer list is less than exciting considering they keep touting its curation by Garret Oliver.

whynot_31 · August 2014

One curates a beer list?

Seems like a generous use of the term.

Vanderbilly · August 2014

If anyone walks by this evening, I'd love to know if the rumors are true. If they're open, I will head over at some point tonight

Vanderbilly · August 2014

The sign says closed tonight for private party (as of 6:30pm)

goldemi1 · August 2014

So far agreed it looks like a newbie destination vs regulars. My hope is that the newness wears off after a few months, newbies "discover" it and realize its not worth trekking to, and they revise it to be more of a 'neighborhood' spot, which means as far as park slope at most to the west, and the rest of us here. Either way, good for the neighborhood.

whynot_31 · August 2014

I think one's view whether it will be "good" or "bad" depends upon how one imagines the readers of Gothamist. I think it is safe to say, they will be coming:

http://gothamist.com/2014/08/22/bergn_open_crown_heights.php#.

eastbloc · August 2014

They best not be the only ones coming, if the business is to succeed.

899 - 917 Bergen Street: Soon to be Food Court and Beer Garden Smorgasborg

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