The Palace on Nostrand seeks royalty

I would *kill* for an affordable gym in that location. Our neighborhood desperately needs one. 

I was thinking...maybe Tribeca Pediatrics? 

whynot_31 said:

If it had an elevator, a large medical practice might be interested.

Cool looking facade. Anybody know the history?

Ha! It was built as a billards and bowling Academy! Just before the depression hit.

bummer.  I liked that place, also made that corner a little bit more dynamic and interesting looking.

@whynot_31 No, Tinto is still open. I grabbed a cup of coffee from there this afternoon.

The gates were up last time I walked by - it's a big space! Big row of freezers/coolers for a cold foods section along the back wall, shelves, what looks like a pretty well-equipped deli counter against the wall closest the window with a big blackboard above it for specials. The shelves were in place but nothing was stocked yet. Sweet young kid in there (maybe 9/10 years old) told me they plan to open next week.

two new delis on this corner & unfortunately for me neither seem to have beer. boo.

I am incredibly disappointed in Organic Valley Food Mart. They have a nice array of organic, local, and bougie dry goods, including flours, beans, honey, etc, which is okay. But their fresh food is pitiful. Small selection, produce in bad shape. Compared to Song's, which had great produce and an almost entirely healthful food selection, Organic Valley is a real downgrade to me.

Maybe the fresh selection is small, but I really dig this store. Lots of great stuff.