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Guess Whats Coming To Nostrand? Chika Mexicana - Page 3 — Brooklynian

Guess Whats Coming To Nostrand? Chika Mexicana

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  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    I will do my research regardless of which is first.
  • Dawndew
    Dawndew
    Too bad about the eyesore duct work remaining on the facade. Should have relocated to back of building. Would have thought Landmarks would have stopped that. Seems a little expense for a missed opportunity.
  • jfinks
    jfinks
    Haven't really seen them working on this place lately. I live right around the corner so when I walk to the 3 train everyday I check, and they seem to only be working maybe one or two days a week now, when a month or two ago they were there just about every day of the week...
  • jfinks
    jfinks
    It has been weeks since I've seen the gate up and people working on this place... 

    Romario77 - can you share any info with us? In March you thought it wouldn't be too long for it to open so I thought you might be able to explain a bit of whats going on. Thanks!
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    edited September 2014
    I can confirm that they have yet to apply for a kitchen inspection from DOH.

    So, they don't seem super close to opening.
  • jfinks
    jfinks
    Of course, just a few days after I mention that they haven't worked in weeks, I noticed a couple guys inside working today. Looks like it is coming together nicely. It is super small, but the front counter looks great.

    Excited to see how the food will be. It would be awesome to have a decent little Mexican food place to grab a quick bite to eat on Nostrand.
  • laura palmer
    laura palmer
    edited August 2014
    Looks like they requested a kitchen inspection!
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    edited August 2014
    excellent news. This should keep us on our present track of approximately 1 new Mexican themed place once every two months.
  • crownheightster
    crownheightster
    Hooray!
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    edited September 2014
    Space holder Facebook page: Check

    https://m.facebook.com/chikabrooklyn?_rdr

    Space holder web page: Check

    http://www.chikamexicana.com/

    No, the menu isn't posted yet.
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    This thread started in Oct 2013 and it is now almost Oct 2014.

    ...so much time and effort to open a small business!

    So many burritios have to be sold at $7 - $9 to recoup that investment.
  • lilern
    lilern
    And the logo they posted to their facebook page in May is completely different from that on their awning in the pic posted in this thread on March 25.  Things like this give me pause about an establishment before they even open.   
  • crownheightster
    crownheightster
    They probably had a lot of time on their hands! I can't wait until they open.
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    They were working today (Sunday), so I would like to infer that they are on some kind of a strict deadline.

    The counter and appliances are in place. They seemed to be doing some finish carpentry.
  • jfinks
    jfinks
    I've been out of town the last few weeks; any more progress?
  • tsarina
    tsarina
    sullen worker, didnt answer any questions.
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    @tsarina -
    Did you have your dog with you? I would be more likely to answer your questions if you had your dog....
  • jfinks
    jfinks
    They sure are taking their time... I think it was something like late February when I noticed construction had started, maybe earlier?

    My impatience is just a sign of my excitement; I can't wait to have some tasty (hopefully) tacos and whatnot on Nostrand just around the corner from my place.
  • jfinks
    jfinks
    Article from the beginning of October...

    http://www.brownstoner.com/blog/2014/10/mexican-restaurant-prepping-to-open-this-month-in-crown-heights/

    Anyone walk by here recently? Ive been out of town for work for a while now, but I'll finally be back on December 1st. We will see if it is even open by then!
  • jfinks
    jfinks
    Spoke to someone inside today and he said they will be open "in about 2 weeks".
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    edited December 2014
    This seems to indicate that the DOH gave their kitchen an initial inspection on 12/1/2014, and had some concerns:
    http://www.nychealthratings.com/nycrestapp/restaurantlanding/3/Crown Heights/41165

    Hopefully said concerns can be quickly addressed, and do not further delay the opening.
  • Romario77
    Romario77
    edited December 2014
    Chika is finally open!
  • Romario77
    Romario77
    edited December 2014
    .
  • newguy88
    newguy88
    Was it a full opening or a soft opening? Beacuse I walked by a little before 5 today and the shurrers was half down and the staff looked like they were cleaning up. 
  • Romario77
    Romario77
    edited December 2014
    It was soft opening, you just missed it, it opened around 6, we were still doing last preparations. It will be open tomorrow from about 11 until 9.
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    edited December 2014
    Congrats! I'll try to stop by this weekend to get a burrito, introduce myself and foist some cards on you.

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  • jfinks
    jfinks
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  • jfinks
    jfinks
    Looks like the website is up as well....

  • tsarina
    tsarina
    well as usual, I was one of the first on grand opening day. Had a carnitas burrito and the soup and it was very good. Best burrito I've had in a while, and the soup was very tasty.
  • jfinks
    jfinks
    Glad to hear! I'll be heading over for lunch today and I'll most likely get a couple tacos.
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