We have heard great things about Purepecha
Ichiba, a Thai restaurant which opened in the spring of 2019 seems to now be called Izakaya, or is it Gatsu Gatsu?
Finally, some action at 195 Smith Street, which has been standing empty for a couple of years now.
We love when people reach out to PMFA with news of the neighborhood. With so many openings and closings on Court Street and Smith Street, we sometimes miss a new restaurant or bar, so we are glad for any tips from local residents.
Recently, a 30-year neighborhood resident (who prefers to stay anonymous.) contacted us to make us aware of changes to three establishments on two blocks on Smith Street.
Below are his observations on these new establishments.
Thanks for your contribution, N.
Hi Katia,
Of neighborhood interest are three new restaurants on Smith Street within two blocks of each other (between Warren and Butler) that each come with a backstory.
Purepecha (213 Smith)
This new Mexican occupying what would seem to be a cursed space (formerly Broccollino, formerly Hunter’s, Ossobuco, El Pitayo, Athena, a Japanese joint...) appears to be defying the odds judging by the number of diners I have seen in there as of the past month or so. Perhaps a very good review in Eater NY in late November had something to do with it?
Ichiba (196 Smith)
I mean Woori. I mean Ichiba. As PMFA noted, this Japanese-Korean opened in the spring as Ichiba. Closed suddenly and mysteriously. Opened again as Woori in the fall. Closed suddenly and mysteriously. Now marked as Ichiba again with a sign that says opening soon. Guess we’ll see…and eat..maybe.
Savelli’s (195 Smith)
Speaking of mystery… There are (again) signs of life in the Mystery Pizza place in the old Robin Des Bois space. Signage for “Savelli’s” coal oven pizza have been up for the past month and lights have occasionally illuminated the brown paper covered windows and front door. Perhaps that take-out order I placed in 2012 is finally ready?
Bonus: Has Chance (223 Smith) been renamed “Seized?” Black humor, I know.
Bonus x2: Zest (176 Smith) has closed. To be replaced by a taco joint according to signage. Not black humor.
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Would love to see discount stores on Smith st. Or another Supermarket that has affordable prices!
Me too!
from what i know, the owners of chance asian bistro are also the owners of bar bruno on henry street and union (after original owners lena and ricardo sold it)... thus, i wonder how chance being seized by the marshall bodes for bruno?
I did not know that. It would be a pity. Bruno is still very vibrant whereas Chance had seen better days.
An izakaya is a type of Japanese bar/restaurant (kinda like saying "tavern") so probably Gatsu Gatsu is the name, I'd guess.
i thought it may be something like that. Thanks, plumpy
i always try to avoid the "all-in-one" asian restaurants that serve Chinese sushi ramen and pad thai types of dishes. Nothing ever feels authentic with them.
I agree.
In response to today's newsletter, I just want to confirm that the space formerly known as Ichiba (and Good Times Kitchen) is in fact called Gatsu Gatsu. Randomly, a friend from high school has opened it along with two other business partners, and I saw ait over social media. Thy serve absolutely delicious Japanese cocktails as well as various Japanese-inspired food. From what I remember, every single ingredient on the cocktail menu, save one, is imported from Japan. I do wish they did a better job marketing themselves, but just wanted to clarify the space is called Gatsu Gatsu. Thanks!
Thanks for featuring the street. But a small correction: Ichiba (whose unusual dishes I thought very good; glad to see it come back) is Korean, not Thai. I only mention it as we’re sort of inundated with Thai places but they featured a dish I can’t hope to spell, something like bioboppop, a kind of stew with lots of vegetables and/or meat, comes steaming hot and stays hot, with some kind of heater underneath. Don’t think this cuisine was offered at any other local spots.
Omg. It’s
Bibimbap. ;)
OMG... perhaps in carroll gardens, there's limited experience to korean cuisine and winningly wholesome dishes such as bibimbap and sundubu (despite there being about 100,000 koreans in new york and several korean restaurants within walking distance of the neighborhood).
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