I saw a "For Lease" in the window of Tempo Presto's 7th Ave. location yesterday. Does anybody know if and/or when it's closing?
LongTimeSloper Hi there
Joined: 07 Nov 2007 Posts: 2423
Wed Nov 28, 07 4:05 pm EST
Ah-that stinks! Love their sandwiches. I am starting to think that site is cursed.
Wish we could bring back Herzog's Deli -that was the best deli around!
steve Cylon
Joined: 17 Nov 2005 Posts: 1263
Wed Nov 28, 07 5:50 pm EST
I was told by a reliable source that it was, but the sign in the window would seem to be a clincher. _________________ For The Love Of Paris, Don't Go To The Lounge!
Carnivore Brooklyn Snark
Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 13712 Location: St Johns Pl and Underhill
Wed Nov 28, 07 6:38 pm EST
The sandwiches were pretty good there, but not amazing, especially considering that they weren't cheap. And it's a fairly large space that's almost never full. I just hope it doesn't hurt Tempo's bottom line to the point where it could put the main restaurant in jeopardy, because I love that place (especially the buccatini with pistachio pesto).
bookistan Regular
Joined: 08 Mar 2007 Posts: 95 Location: Park Slope, Brooklyn
Wed Nov 28, 07 9:09 pm EST
I don't think the site is cursed - the Carvel was there for a long time and it was always popular with the PS 321 crowd. Maybe the neighborhood didn't have the need for yet another upscale food purveyor.
jayce Human Shield
Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Posts: 461
Wed Nov 28, 07 10:00 pm EST
LongTimeSloper wrote:
I am starting to think that site is cursed.
its not the place. its Michael Fiore. he brought down both Cucina and TP. Hopefully he will let the dream go and find another venue to torture his employees. I say good riddance.
LongTimeSloper Hi there
Joined: 07 Nov 2007 Posts: 2423
Wed Nov 28, 07 10:07 pm EST
Yeah-but the Carvel still closed down. I guess i still miss some of the old places
Livetotravel Rent Stabilized
Joined: 11 Nov 2005 Posts: 1630 Location: A block from the Park
Wed Nov 28, 07 10:10 pm EST
It never was as interesting or inviting as their small 5th Ave location - the space was badly designed and poorly utilized - the seating area inside was really unappealing.
But their fennel sausage sandwich is a gift from the gods! _________________ But that's impossible.
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 366 Location: Prospect Heights
Thu Nov 29, 07 10:50 am EST
Livetotravel wrote:
It never was as interesting or inviting as their small 5th Ave location - the space was badly designed and poorly utilized - the seating area inside was really unappealing.
The indoor seating area has always been a problem with that location. I loved the hot cocoa at Carvel and got it often, but I never wanted to sit there unless I could sit outside. I don't think it's the decor so much as the way the building is arranged. So maybe LongTimeSloper is right - the place may be cursed.
I actually thought the location on the other side of 3rd was cursed. So many restaurants came and went there! But Miracle Grill seems to be going strong.... _________________ What is essential is invisible to the eye. —Antoine de Saint Exupéry
dw438 "Anonymous Guest"
Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 498
Thu Nov 29, 07 12:54 pm EST
This can't be right!
We haven't yet heard from The Oracle of Third Street.
In the third person.
No peep from her, no sealed deal.
SouthSlopeSuit Regular
Joined: 12 Dec 2006 Posts: 126 Location: South Slope (this side of the expressway)
Thu Nov 29, 07 1:00 pm EST
I remember when that spot was a Ben's of Soho Pizza place... Mmmmmm. Their deep dish garlic, onion and tomato pizza is to die for.
LongTimeSloper Hi there
Joined: 07 Nov 2007 Posts: 2423
Thu Nov 29, 07 2:46 pm EST
Ben's of Soho was good in the beginning, but, I remember when they started going downhill. You would go in there and the place was dirty and it always smelled smoky. it was very disappointing because the pizza had been so good at first!
Again, bring back Herzog's! I can't be the only person here who remembers it!
bluecat Local
Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 201
Thu Nov 29, 07 4:11 pm EST
LongTimeSloper wrote:
Again, bring back Herzog's! I can't be the only person here who remembers it!
'Ol Blue remembers - and we need a good sit-down deli. The closest we have is La Bagel at President w/a couple of uncomfortable stools. Somebody please copy Canteen and put it in Tempo's 7th Ave space.
-BC
reader Regular
Joined: 14 May 2007 Posts: 122
Thu Nov 29, 07 4:16 pm EST
Agree, Herzog's was wonderful.
remybklyn Regular
Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 83 Location: Propect Heights
Thu Nov 29, 07 4:40 pm EST
LongTimeSloper wrote:
Ah-that stinks! Love their sandwiches. I am starting to think that site is cursed.
Wish we could bring back Herzog's Deli -that was the best deli around!
Herzog's was great. They used to have really good ice cream on soft serve. Definitely miss those days.
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