I met Rick that summer after he opened Taste. He spoke of how hard it was to open by way of all the permits and renovations needed. I was excited to have a spot nearby and more so to know the person who opened it grew up in the neighborhood. I was then horrified a month later upon learning of his death.
Flatbushed reports on the sale of 429 Rogers Ave. Yet their reporting goes beyond the old report of sale. The writers there have done a stellar job researching the history of the property, particularly regarding another shooting at the same location 80 years prior.
It is a must read...chilling.
http://flatbushed.com/singsing/
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http://www.yelp.com/biz/crave-sports-bar-and-lounge-brooklyn
Signage up, facade exposed. It looks like it could open within the next two weeks or so.
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Grand Opening Friday, July 31