Plans to reopen Armando’s Restaurant at 143 Montague St. are sailing along, owner Peter Byros told BHB this week, and he hopes that the Italian restaurant will reopen by the end of July or early August. “We started [construction] about a month ago, and it will take a couple of months. Everything is new — […]
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Armando’s Lobster Needs Landmarks OK
As reported on BHB, Armando’s owner Peter Byros is getting ready to reopen his legendary Montague Street eatery soon. On tap to return is the lobster sign which was part of the streetscape for 7 decades but taken down when Byros leased the space to the ill-fated Spicy Pickle. There’s one catch before the lobster […]
Upcoming CB2 meetings
Tonight, Community Board 2’s Economic Development committee will meet at 6 pm at Long Island University’s Jonas Board Room (DeKalb Avenue at Flatbush Avenue Extension). The executive directors of two local business improvement districts — Kate Kerrigan of DUMBO and Blaise Backer from Myrtle Avenue — will present their offices and what kinds of services […]
Armando’s Seeks New Liquor License
According to this notice posted in the window of the ex-Spicy Pickle, soon-to-be Armando’s reborn location, Community Board 2’s Health, Environment and Social Services Committee invites public comment on the application of Peter Byros Enterprises, Inc. for a Beer/Wine & Liquor license at the Committee’s next meeting, to be held on April 1 at 6:00pm, […]
Fish ‘n’ Chip Paper: In Case You Missed ‘Em
It was a busy week and just in case you were too busy to catch everything here are last week’s highlights: BHA Meeting Full Recap Marty: Dock Street Dumbo is Like Root Canal! Updated Rendering of Sleepy’s on Montague Marty Supports – Sort of – Dock Street DUMBO Confessions of a Lab Lady: Travels with […]
BHB Poll: Should Armando’s Come Back to Montague Street?
As BHB learned exclusively yesterday, Armando’s owner Peter Byros is thinking about bringing his restaurant back to Montague Street. Byros still owns 143 Montague and after alleged deadbeats Spicy Pickle shut down last week tongues began wagging and hoping for an Armando’s Redux. What do you think? Vote in our poll after the jump.
BHB Exclusive: Armando’s May Return to Montague Street
Breaking news! Armando’s — the legendary Montague Street restaurant — might reopen in the next few months in the spot most recently occupied by the shuttered Spicy Pickle. The restaurant, which was perhaps best known for its neon lobster sign, closed last March and was replaced in August with the Spicy Pickle sandwich chain (and […]
One Year Ago on BHB: Lobster, We Hardly Knew Ye
One year ago on BHB, we learned that the Armando’s lobster sign would “die” on March 16, 2008. Owner Peter Byros had informed reporters that the eatery would close for good and that his sign would be turned off for the last time at the close of business. Spicy Pickle would move into that space […]
Pickle Replaces Lobster
Chain restaurant Spicy Pickle will be opening soon in old Armando’s location. Workers put up a sign for the establishment this weekend. The new sign appears to be the same size, shape and dimension of the old Lobster with a bolder color scheme.
Farewell Lobster, Let’s Hope You Find a Good Home
Eater reports that the Armando’s Restaurant lobster sign, part of the Montague Street landscape for decades, is being taken down this afternoon. The restaurant closed earlier this year and we at BHB tried valiantly to “Save the Lobster”. Spicy Pickle will open in the Armando’s space soon.
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