El Dorado Restaurant on Nostrand will be replaced by Alenbi

Some digging indicates the owner of the restaurant will be Adina Moss, who has formed Moss Restaurant Group.

866 Eastern Parkway.

I believe this will be the location of Alenbi, a new restaurant from Elior Balbul, a chef from Israel. From what I've heard, the concept is a more upscale re-imagining of classic Mediterranean/Israeli foods like hummus, felafel, etc., like Timna, Bar Bolonat, and Zahav. It will be kosher, but open to all  

Predictably, Rachel has written a follow-up piece:

So they have a facebook page, but aren't open yet?

Modern Israeli sounds promising if it's anything like the new Miss Ada in Ft. Greene, which was friggin amazing when we ate there. But kosher is already a warning sign to me.

I think it finally opened... From the chef's instagram (@chef_elior_balbul): "After so long I can finally say @alenbikitchen is ready ! We are all so excited to start our journey and I hope you going to part it. I have to say big thank you to @irit_hayon_branding about the crazy branding ❤️ we love you! our website will Launching soon to get your reservations!"

pricey. is that because it's meant for large groups or is this the standard absurdly high kosher prices i always hear about?

Izzy's bbq on Troy provides a benchmark for me: https://www.izzyssmokehouse.com A casual dining kosher meal in Crown Heights is going to run you a minimum of $25.

now hiring: https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/fbh/d/line-cooks-prep-cooks-and/6329720161.html New restaurant opening up in Crown Heights. Modern Israeli kosher restaurant with a casual fine dining atmosphere and elevated approach to Israeli classics. We are looking for strong, driven, motivated team members with relevant cooking experience who are looking to grow with our family. **Competitive hourly rates (based on experience) and bonus programs are offered Requirements: 1-2 years of experience and open availability preferred. Positions Available: Line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers. FULL TIME AVAILABLE. Email: [email protected]

I'll admit, I've laughed at the prices on the menu of many establishments along Franklin Ave. that have opened the past few years. Almost all the 'pricey' restaurants have remained in business and seem to have a waiting list whenever I try dining at their 'pricey' establishment. Expensive dining in Crown Heights is hardly news.

This place was packed when Ms Whynot and I walked by last night.