Local blog Flappy Days reports that the Checkers burger chain will be moving into the former Busy Chef Space at 111 Court Street: Flappy Days: As I was walking to work this morning, the door was open and two men were looking over plans, so I asked them what was coming in. Ladies and gentlemen, […]
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Busy Chef evicted at Henry St. corner
Eviction notices went up today at the former Busy Chef spot at 60 Henry St., at the corner of Cranberry Street. The four signs are addressed to “John or Jane Doe” and several shell names that the partners behind the Busy Chef empire have long used, including The Busy Chef Oven, Julia’s Blue Pig, Rue […]
Sweet news! New Sweet Melissa’s in Busy Chef Spot on Henry?
Sweet Melissa’s Patisserie may be moving into the neighborhood by early summer — and taking over the former Busy Chef and Blue Pig spots at 60 Henry St. Owner Melissa Murphy told the Brooklyn Heights Blog today that she’s always wanted to open in Brooklyn Heights, and that she’s had her eye on that corner […]
Busier chef! The Court Street site is rented!
The former Busy Chef hotspot at 111 Court St. has been rented to a new tenant, and looks like someone might be moving in shortly. Renovation and construction work has started, and building permits were issued on March 16. But building owner Abe Gerges — who is also the King County acting administrative judge — […]
Action at Busy Chef
As BHB Community member “Yo” pointed out yesterday, there’s something going on at the site formerly known as Busy Chef at 60 Henry Street. There also seems to be activity at the old Wine Bar space at 50 Henry Street. BHB regular nabeguy commented yesterday, “I also saw the activity in the Wine Bar space. […]
Chef of the Flies
“CS” sends in this photo, commenting: I was just walking past Busy Chef on Court Street and there were dozens of flies on the inside of the windows. Seems like they might have closed up in a rush. Wouldn’t be surprised if they left food behind and there were thousands of flies in there… The […]
Attention Former Busy Chef, Oven, Blue Pig and Wine Bar Employees
Being unemployed totally sucks. Since my early career was spent in the wonderful world of radio, I may know just a little too much about being “on the beach”. So when I got word here at BHB about the 50 folks who lost their jobs due to the “Busted Chef” scandal, I just couldn’t sit […]
Eagle: Oven, Busy Chef, Blug Pig Done
The Brooklyn Eagle breaks the news that four of the five restaurants managed by Dan “Busted Chef” Kaufman have been closed permanently. Oven, Busy Chef and Blue Pig on Henry Street and the Busy Chef outlet on Court have all shut down. Brooklyn Eagle: Henry Street Busy Chef…: Kaufman, who allegedly used customers’ credit cards […]
Heights History: The Story Behind Some of the North Heights’ Restaurants And A Look At Them From 47 Years Ago
Ever wondered what the story was behind your favorite restaurant? Well, it might be about more than food or even one man’s dream. Here is an exploration of how some Brooklyn Heights restaurants came to be and what their owners say best exemplifies their spirit. Plus, you will get to see what they looked like back in 1967!
Blue Pig Redux on Atlantic?
BHB reader “Jason” sends in this photo, taken by his daughter “Zoey”, of a blue pig in the window of 87 Atlantic Avenue former home of Dallas Jones BBQ. Is this the same mascot from the ill-fated Blue Pig Ice Cream store of Busted Chef fame? Well we do know that the “real” Blue Pig […]
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