We’re reporting live from the Community Board 2 meeting tonight, and so far the executive committee has unanimously approved a liquor license for the potential Tea Lounge at 41 Clark St. and new facade designs within the Heights Historical District for the new Armando’s and a new Japanese restaurant at 78 Clark Street, in the […]
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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 […]
Expert: “Mom and Pops” May Return to Montague
According to The Brooklyn Paper, Stephen Palmese, a commercial realty expert affiliated with Massey Knakel Realty Services, thinks there may be a bright future for the Montague Street commercial strip as “mom and pop” enterprises replace chains.
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 […]
Spicy Pickle on Montague Kaput
Commenter “Jonathan” tells us and BHB has confirmed that Spicy Pickle at 143 Montague Street has served its last tasty sammich. The store opened to much fanfare last August 15 but had begun to telegraph its demise only six weeks after it opened. Many BHB Community members had noticed that the eatery had eliminated its […]
Is it Over Yet? 2008 in Review: January – March
If it’s the 21st century in America, the end of the year signals the chorus of “is it over yet?” and/or “next year can’t be any worse.” With that in mind (errr sumthin’) let us look back at the wacky year we like to call 2008. Here’s a rundown from Q1 08. Stay tuned to […]
Is The Spicy Pickle In A Pickle Of Its Own?
The newly openly Spicy Pickle at 143 Montague Street, which six weeks ago opened in the space long occupied by the beloved Armando’s restaurant, has already cut out its breakfast menu–and sliced its morning hours. Specializing in paninis, salads and subs, Pickle opened its doors Aug. 14, marking the first New York location and 43rd […]
New Neighbor: Spicy Pickle Opening Friday
This just in to the BHB “newsroom” – Spicy Pickle will be opening its 143 Montague Street location (aka Armando’s) this Friday (8/15). The food chain replaces Armando’s which was a Montague Street fixture for decades and known for its neon “lobster” sign. Despite BHB’s attempts to Landmark the Lobster, the sign was taken down […]
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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