1095 Bergen (near Nostrand) is now King Tai Bar

whynot_31 · March 2014

1095 Bergen, near Nostrand. It was recently listed for sale:

http://www.elliman.com/new-york-city/1095-bergen-street-brooklyn-xqtpkyo

http://www.loopnet.com/Property-Record/1095-Bergen-Street-Brooklyn-NY-11216/YbH8slt7A/

At this point, it is basically a garage:

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photos: loopnet link above

However, someone would like to make it into a bar, called Bar Bertrand, complete with a Full liquor lic and sidewalk dining/sitting.

Please be advised that the SLA & Sidewalk Café Review Committee will meet on Monday, April 7, 2014 at 6:30 PM at CNR-Center Light Health Care Center, which is located at 727 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY (between Park and Prospect Places).

crownheightster · March 2014

This would be a really neat venue for what sounds like (from the name) a French-ish style bar/bistro? Maybe? Please?

whynot_31 · March 2014

If they show up on April 7th, I will let readers know if they sound like they have their act together.

travelriter · March 2014

Although I've never really liked bars, I've come to enjoy the variety of places we have in our neighborhood now because I've met so many cool neighbors since they all popped up. I moved here almost 15 years ago, and for a few years it was really difficult to meet anyone, we had no coffee shops, no restaurants to speak of other than chinese/fast food, and just a few unappealing bars. So I am grateful that we have so many choices. But ANOTHER BAR?? <groan>. There are soooo many other businesses our community could benefit from. Still...having so many cool bars seems to help attract more people to a neighborhood, so maybe others will be inspired to open some new, different types of businesses here.

nothinlikeabklyngirl · March 2014

It'll be interesting to see what they do with the structure. Seems like an odd space for a sidewalk café to me, though. Not quite the corner and not even set back, like the storefronts across the street.

Dawndew · May 2014

The new owners are experienced bar developers and connected with Brooklyn Flea. this will be great relaxing bar next to the garden.

This building has sat empty for about 10 years so whatever it takes to make it come alive is welcome. I heard it was last a Chinese Rest. notorious for serving up local cat meat. Before that a neighboring bank carriage house.

whynot_31 · May 2014

The proprietors appeared before the CB8 subcommittee on May 5, and received its support.

Tonight, they appear before the larger CB8 board, and it is expected to support the application as well.

This place would have a total of 44 interior seats.

jfinks · May 2014

We need one of these bars to open closer to Eastern Pkwy on/off Nostrand! This one looks like it will be about a 15 second walk to Nostrand Avenue Pub...

crownheightster · May 2014

But if they are able to use that garden space...WOW! That would transform that whole block!

whynot_31 · May 2014

They initially requested permission to use the garden space, but then withdrew that request to prevent any potential objections.

...when their lic is up for renewal, I expect them to request support to add the garden. This would be two years from when the SLA actually issues the initial lic.

tateinbk · May 2014

jfinks, I shudder to pass on word about this place because the garden is very popular with screaming drunks past 4am, but have you looked at The Butterfly Lounge? I've never been there, but it sounds like everyone has a blast. It's on St. Johns just west off Nostrand.

whynot_31 · May 2014

We need one of these bars to open closer to Eastern Pkwy on/off Nostrand! This one looks like it will be about a 15 second walk to Nostrand Avenue Pub...

This new one will be right on Nostrand, closer to EP:
http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/38309/storefront-next-to-niahmah-on-prospectnostrand/p1
[update: Nov 2014. This place isn't going to open]

And, there is Q Bar near Syd's sandwiches.

jfinks · May 2014

This new one will be right on Nostrand, closer to EP:
http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/38309/storefront-next-to-niahmah-on-prospectnostrand/p1

And, there is Q Bar near Syd's sandwiches.

Ah yeah, I forgot about that one opening up in a month or two.

whynot_31 · May 2014

As means and preferences shift, so do the variety of places to drink.

There's also Butterfly Lounge.

http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/38087/butterfly-lounge-on-826-st-johns-btwn-rogers-and-nostrand/p1

laura palmer · May 2014

there will soon be this bar/restaurant in spitting distance as well, on rogers and prospect place: http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/38572/99-rogers-at-prospect-place/p1

whynot_31 · May 2014

Rachel fills in some details about Bar Bertrand:

http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20140517/crown-heights/bergen-street-bar-vows-be-affordable-neighborhood-watering-hole

Dawndew · July 2014

She says it will have a view of the garden. So I guess they are putting in windows on the east wall. Nice if they serve drinks during the daylight hours. I am hoping to make this my hangout.

whynot_31 · October 2014

There are daytime drinkers in the world.

Link to pending permit:

http://www.trans.abc.state.ny.us/servlet/ApplicationServlet?pageName=com.ibm.nysla.data.publicquery.PublicQuerySuccessfulResultsPage&validated=true&serialNumber=1280910&licenseType=OP

whynot_31 · November 2014

Glass facade now in place.

This bar is one of several upscale places that is expected to on or near Nostrand by June 1: http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/45049/the-nostrand-ave-takes-flight-spring-2015-thread#Item_2

I reminds me of Crosby Coffee, on Bergen near Classon.

Dawndew · November 2014

Yes I see what you mean whynot, but Oh man it will be far beyond Crosby Coffee which which is built out of crates and runs on a shoe string.

whynot_31 · November 2014

Crosby:

RDNewcomb · December 2014

As of this afternoon.

Dawndew · December 2014

Are those are vintage Art Deco ceiling lamps seen through the windows?

crownheightster · December 2014

Pretty!

nothinlikeabklyngirl · January 2015

Sounds like a totally new concept from Bar Bertrand -- it will now be named King Tai Bar and have a '40s Miami Beach vibe: http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20150112/crown-heights/bar-with-miami-beach-vibe-open-early-february-off-nostrand-avenue

whynot_31 · January 2015

Lic still pending. http://www.trans.abc.state.ny.us/servlet/ApplicationServlet?pageName=com.ibm.nysla.data.publicquery.PublicQuerySuccessfulResultsPage&validated=true&serialNumber=1280910&licenseType=OP

I am starting to see the new bars differentiate themselves. The rum/island focus might be a hit, and certainly makes them distinct from Nostrand Pub.

...which, in my mind, is a beer bar.

hjsender · February 2015

Any updates on when King Tai Bar will be opening? Rachel's article said early February.

whynot_31 · February 2015

Rachel's source was the owner re: when they hoped to open.

While hope is important, the DOH, DOB and NYS SLA are far more powerful.

One must pass DOH and DOB before the SLA will give you a lic, so you can just keep clicking on the above link to see when it will open. At present, it is still pending.

...most places open within days after finally getting their SLA lic.

whynot_31 · February 2015

DOH kitchen inspection was requested recently:

http://www.nychealthratings.com/nycrestapp/restaurantlanding/3/Crown Heights/43294

RDNewcomb · February 2015

According to their website (kingtaibar.com), they are opening March 6.

whynot_31 · February 2015

They must have passed their kitchen inspection sometime before I noticed DOH was in the works, because they rec'd their liquor lic last week (2/19/2015).

http://www.trans.abc.state.ny.us/servlet/ApplicationServlet?pageName=com.ibm.nysla.data.publicquery.PublicQuerySuccessfulResultsPage&validated=true&serialNumber=1280910&licenseType=OP

Time will tell whether they have some "soft opening" nights before March 6th.

whynot_31 · March 2015

@tsarina reports that there was a soft opening tonight, March 2nd.

shot of the interior from King Tai owners. Looks nice! ...much different from when it was garage

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Note the absence of beer taps. They are not trying to compete with Nostrand Pub. They seek a different crowd.

tsarina · March 2015

Room for all! Merely having a few more places to congregate will increase business for everyone.

whynot_31 · March 2015

This summer, I plan to order a few Mai Tais.

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=mai+tai&gbv=2&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ei=UQP2VNSSBY2zyATN94DgCQ&ved=0CCUQsAQ&tbm=isch

If they are sufficently strong, I will imagine that I am on some beach on a tropical island and think of the passing B65 buses as whales in the distance.

Note: A friend of mine stopped by Wednesday night, and informs me that the bars has six beers on tap. I can't see the taps, so I guess they are out of view.

whynot_31 · March 2015

The bar is named after a business that used be on the site:

Source: http://www.kingtaibar.com/

More photos can be found on http://www.kingtaibar.com/ as well.

RDNewcomb · March 2015

More photos here:
http://design-brooklyn.tumblr.com/post/112783225049/a-sunny-design-build-comes-to-crown-heights

I may stop in tonight for the opening.

suppleknuckles · March 2015

i went here on saturday night and boy is it beautiful. i'm sure they spared no expense on the decor because it's downright exquisite. what a fantastic deco vibe. i only stayed for 1 drink because i had a birthday party to go to, but my pina colada was awesome and they have a few decent beers on tap.

i didn't want to be the nerd taking photos of the excellent art deco light fixtures but alas i was.

M_Pond · March 2015

My parents and I stopped in for a drink on Sunday afternoon and it felt like a mini-vacation. We all agreed that the pina colada and daiquiri were very tasty (not too sweet, well balanced, $9 each) and the bartender was friendly and welcoming. I'm not sure what their happy hour prices are like, but if they are good, I will probably be a regular here!

clayfilms · March 2015

The bar is named after a business that used be on the site:

Source: http://www.kingtaibar.com/

More photos can be found on http://www.kingtaibar.com/ as well.

wow! I remember when it was a fried fish joint!!!

whynot_31 · March 2015

Ms Whynot and I had a Piña Colada and a Palo Chuto tonight.

The place was busy on a Monday, at 8 PM.

Dawndew · March 2015

Love the circular booth and Bergen Motel drink. Can they serve drinks on sidewalk in warmer weather?

whynot_31 · December 2015

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