That huge space on Restaurant Row (70th Road), former home to Santa Fe Steakhouse, is finally being worked on. Very curious as to what is going in there. If anyone knows please comment below or email me at edgeofthecity@gmail.com
not really. it's less a resturant and more a party venue for the Bhukarian Population. went in for dinner with a friend once cause we were bored and were told to leave. not that they were booked, just, to get out.
A Bukharian joint (with borscht, which is actually Ukrainian, and Lagman, and Chalachach, and Lula...) opened on 70 road already. It's called The Grill. The "Mediterranean" disguise could only fool civilians. Da Mikele owner opening next door to his paisan is only logical for those of us who have been witnessing whole Uzbeki/Kosher/"Russian" Renaissance of the past 25 years. If he could afford to take the entire East Manor behemoth on Albion Ave off QB in Elmhurst and turn it into a pink catering hall that's always closed, turning Santa Fe into another King David will be a piece of cake. Especially since there is a Bukharian Synagogue around the corner.
WHY!? Nothing would be better than a few more bodegas... We're short on filthy "deli" offerings. i mean we only have the four on 71st and empire and the abandoned now 50% off bodega on ascan.
Looked inside today and saw construction workers on a break. They gutted everything except the bar. One of the workers said it would be another restaurant. That's all.
Ok, so to sum up, this is what's going in the former Santa Fe restaurant space: 1) A pop-up Halloween store 2) Another restaurant 3) A new apartment building.
Heard that the owner of DaMikel Restaurant on QB is involved. Hope for the best.
ReplyDeleteAre they any good?
Deletenot really. it's less a resturant and more a party venue for the Bhukarian Population. went in for dinner with a friend once cause we were bored and were told to leave. not that they were booked, just, to get out.
DeleteAlso heard on Austin Street today at the former site of the jewelry store, Stoa....a bakery? The construction guy working on it said that.
ReplyDeleteI was so sad to see that place disappear. The two women that ran the shop were lovely.
DeleteGlad the place got closed.
DeleteOh no...
ReplyDeleteI doubt very much that DaMikel would be interested in opening something on that block. Borscht would not fly there.
ReplyDeleteLoved Stoa, so sorry to see it go, especially the wooden sign. It was one of the few originals on Austin
ReplyDeleteA Bukharian joint (with borscht, which is actually Ukrainian, and Lagman, and Chalachach, and Lula...) opened on 70 road already. It's called The Grill. The "Mediterranean" disguise could only fool civilians. Da Mikele owner opening next door to his paisan is only logical for those of us who have been witnessing whole Uzbeki/Kosher/"Russian" Renaissance of the past 25 years. If he could afford to take the entire East Manor behemoth on Albion Ave off QB in Elmhurst and turn it into a pink catering hall that's always closed, turning Santa Fe into another King David will be a piece of cake. Especially since there is a Bukharian Synagogue around the corner.
ReplyDeleteActually, some late news. I'm told a new apartment building might go into that space.
ReplyDeleteHow dreadful! I hated Santa Fe, but we need another apartment building in the neighborhood like we need holes in our heads!
DeleteAnything Russian cannot be considered a "Renaissance"
ReplyDeleteHaha agree
DeleteIn other restaurant news, Tazzina on Metropolitan is opening on August 21st.
ReplyDeleteWish it were a Whole Foods...
ReplyDeleteOmg, me too! Or a Citarella's or really any kind of upscale market!
DeleteWHY!? Nothing would be better than a few more bodegas... We're short on filthy "deli" offerings. i mean we only have the four on 71st and empire and the abandoned now 50% off bodega on ascan.
DeleteLooked inside today and saw construction workers on a break. They gutted everything except the bar. One of the workers said it would be another restaurant. That's all.
ReplyDeleteOk, so to sum up, this is what's going in the former Santa Fe restaurant space:
ReplyDelete1) A pop-up Halloween store
2) Another restaurant
3) A new apartment building.
Maybe I should start taking bets?
It has to be something involving food.
DeleteLet's hope it's another medical center, bank, drug store or fast food chain. We need more of these... ASAP!
ReplyDeleteDon't forget about cell phone stores! God knows they make a neighborhood look artsy and sophisticated! The more the better!
Deletehaha - we need more medical centers!!
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