Tag Archives | Restaurants

Local Eatery Oh, My Pasta! Opens This Weekend On Montague Street

Oh, My Pasta! is scheduled to open Saturday, Sept. 3, at 142 Montague Street, site of the former Taze Turkish restaurant (and Kapadokya before that). The 100% local eatery is owned and operated by Marco Lasala, a native Italian from Barletta in southern Italy, who recently moved to Brooklyn Heights.

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Restaurant Closings Sweep the Heights

So long, Amin India. Farewell, Fresh Cafeé Bar. Sayonara, Sushi Gallery and Migita Sushi. And whither Fortune House? These restaurants and possibly others that I’ve forgotten have suddenly shut down, shuttered up and, as in the case of Sushi Gallery, appear to have split under cover of the night. Is it the economy? Rent? Or […]

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Reginella bites the crust

Reginella, the pizza parlor that opened on Atlantic Avenue two years ago has closed (perhaps the pressure from the new pizzeria at Court & Atlantic?). The space is being reconfigured as “Catania”, an Italian-themed bakery/cafe and “Tavola Calda” (pre-cooked hot Italian dishes); and workers at the site said they expected to open mid-week.

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“Dine In Brooklyn” Press Tasting

No, this isn’t about tasting the press—it’s about the press getting a few delicious perks. In this case, a preview of the restaurants participating in “Dine In Brooklyn,” March 21-31, where three-course lunches will be going for $20.11 and three-course dinners for $25. However, to enjoy these deals you must make a reservation! (Marty Markowitz […]

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New Italian Replaces Old Mexican on Atlantic

With the recent sad news that Monty Qs may be kaput, we bring a silver lining with news that Saul Bolton (owner of Vanderbilt in Prospect Heights and the appropriately named Saul in Boerum Hill) just signed a lease on the space formerly occupied by Mezcals. … [Bolton] plans to open an Italian place, focused […]

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Restaurants Face Report Cards

mcbrooklyn recently pored through the Health Department’s new letter grading system and posted this handy summary. It’s worth checking out, but I’ll also summarize the summary after the jump.

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River Deli: Nearly Open for Business?

It’s been quite a week for Joralemon St., what with the secret subway entrances and all. But almost flying under the radar is news that the kraft paper in the widows of Joralemon and Columbia will finally be torn down and a new River Deli may be open for business soon. This morning I happened […]

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Lantern Shines Again

This morning, the DOH “closed” signs were being scraped off Lantern’s windows, a lunch menu board was placed in front, and the staff appeared busy setting up for a normal day’s work.

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