Butter & Scotch: dessert bar in Crown Heights

Hmm.  My money is on NEXT summer.

Walked past when the gates were up on a recent morning.  Looks like they are moving pretty quickly. End of the summer still seems like an aggressive timeline, but mid-to-late fall seems doable (though I am clueless about typical permit timing...).

Of course, Allison can give us updates if she'd like... :-)

Today at Smorgasberg:

(Photo not by Whynot)

They've been posting updates on their Facebook page.  The bathroom floor tiles look great.

https://www.facebook.com/drunkbakers

One of the guys on the work crew said he expected the work to be done in mid-October.

The storefront next door (1045 Union, aka 820 Franklin) looks like it was being shown to prospective renters today:

These guys appear to be the RE agents waiting to open the gates so it can be shown....

Photo from twitter:  obi1noly

Press for Butter & Scotch (and also for Spirited): http://online.wsj.com/articles/bakeries-with-a-twist-on-the-rise-in-the-city-1411435758 

I walked by there last night after I checked out the new Starbucks. 

Link to pending alc permit:
http://www.trans.abc.state.ny.us/servlet/ApplicationServlet?pageName=com.ibm.nysla.data.publicquery.PublicQuerySuccessfulResultsPage&validated=true&serialNumber=1277972&licenseType=OP

Perhaps in expectation of obtaining their alc permit, they were working in there last night for the first time (that I've seen) in a while.  It's likely the beginning of their final push before opening.  I wonder if they'll have any decent vegan options.  Dessert is probably the least vegan friendly of all courses, but it'd be nice to have something I can try there.

They will be distributing their Thanksgiving pies (available for pre-order via their website) from this space, so maybe they are sprucing it up in anticipation of that too:  

http://www.butterandscotch.com/thanksgiving-shop/ 

Picked up a (phenomenal) pie at the new Butter & Scotch location last night... thanks, Allison, and nice to meet you.

The place is going to be very cool... a lengthy bar with some table seating beyond it. Living right around the corner, this will be a frequent stop for me and friends.

On a funny note, after picking up and dropping off my pie, I made a run down to the Associated grocery store on Franklin and Crown.  Coming back I was stopped by 3 girls headed south on Franklin who asked if I knew where Butter and Scotch is.  I redirected them back north and walked with them back to Union @ Franklin since I was headed that way.  On the way, I asked if they were picking up a Thanksgiving pie like others.  They looked at me funny, and said no... so I asked if they were friends with the owners... No... they explained that they were just at dinner on Franklin Avenue (north of EP) and looking for a dessert place... turns out Butter & Scotch already has 7 Yelp reviews pegged to the new location, so they saw that and decided to grab dessert there not knowing it hasn't opened yet.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/butter-and-scotch-brooklyn

They have now requested an initial kitchen inspection from DOH:

http://www.nychealthratings.com/nycrestapp/restaurantlanding/3/Crown Heights/42527

Walked past this evening and ran into what I believe are the owners. They said that they should be opening in a matter of a few weeks and that they are planning on a soft opening.

Yup. They are now hiring for said opening:

http://www.eater.com/marketplace/jobs/9607-f-t-p-t-bakers-butter-scotch-new-york

Alc Lic became effective 12/31/2014:

http://www.trans.abc.state.ny.us/servlet/ApplicationServlet?pageName=com.ibm.nysla.data.publicquery.PublicQuerySuccessfulResultsPage&validated=true&serialNumber=1277972&licenseType=OP

Ready to go....

And, go.

Soft opening is this week. They will be open two hours per evening:

http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20150105/crown-heights/get-first-taste-of-butter-scotchs-new-dessert-shop-bar-this-week

I'm really excited about this- a bar! South of EP! An actual, physical BAR. I just thought it would be more of a bakery so to see an ACTUAL bar makes me a happy Southie! 

(Yes, I called myself a Southie- lol)

It is pretty cool. Here is a shot of the interior from their FB feed:

Don't forget, you "southies" are about to get another bar in a few weeks, Branch Office:
http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/44113/a-new-bar-branch-office-in-the-works-for-rogers-and-union/p1

I am excited too. I will spend all day/night going between the bakery and the bar.

From their marketing, it seems as if they are going for an upscale, sophisticated crowd:

http://www.symphonyspace.org/event/8488//five-boroughs-food-talk-brooklyn-as-a-
brand

I would not expect to see an NFL or NHL game on TV here.

I regard that as a plus.

Ms Whynot and I stopped by tonight, had desserts and beverages, and introduced ourselves to the owners.   

Said beverages and desserts were yummy.

I hope they do well. Anything that helps drive more people south of ep is more than welcome. Who knows maybe a couple of people might even decide to move in too.

I hope they do well. Anything that helps drive more people south of ep is more than welcome. Who knows maybe a couple of people might even decide to move in too.

Yea, cause no one lives south of EP (eyeroll). 

What does that even mean, "a couple of people might even decide to move in" 

You mean, white hipster douchebags? 

Yea, cause no one lives south of EP (eyeroll). What does that even mean, "a couple of people might even decide to move in" 

Beat me to it.  That was painful to read.

What I meant was that the south side of ep is seriously lacking in foot traffic. take a look you might even agree.

What I meant was that the south side of ep is seriously lacking in foot traffic. take a look you might even agree.

I live south of EP on Franklin.  There is a lot of foot traffic on Franklin b/c EP and Crown.

I think we understand what you were saying... you want the more affluent crowd in the area heading south of EP, bringing more upscale retail/restaurant options.  That's fine, but "maybe a couple of people might even decide to move in too" is at best a very poor way to phrase that.  People have "moved in" south of EP, and most there moved in a long time ago.

I can't even. I just.....I will not be able to stay in this area if people with that attitude take over. 

I can't even. I just.....I will not be able to stay in this area if people with that attitude take over. 

I have a feeling you will be around a while.

As these links show:

http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/39234/the-sea-crest-linen-site-46-crown-st-#Item_10&nbsp

http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/39263/931-carroll-between-franklin-and-the-shuttle-tracks#Item_2&nbsp

http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/43762/tivoli-towers-crown-and-franklin/p1 &nbsp

http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/38820/that-warehouse-for-spices-on-franklin-near-sullivan-used-to-be-a-brewery#Item_8&nbsp

Within 4 years, there will be likely be more and different foot traffic south of EP on Franklin as a result of the Spice Factory becoming residential, Tivoli Towers being re-populated, and large apartment complexes on the former sites of Sea Crest Laundry.

The change will be significant. Some will like it, others won't.

Regardless, there is now a dessert bar for them if it matches their means and preferences....