Ciro's, Smith Street's Newest Italian Eatery, Now Open

(photo credit: Reader M.)

Ciro's, a new Italian-themed eatery at 307 Smith Street that took over the space once occupied by the Fall Café,  was getting ready for its grand opening yesterday afternoon as I walked by.  Red and white checkered tablecloths adorned the tables, the windows had been decorated with assorted Italian staples like yard of roasted peppers, provolones and salamis.  Workers were busily giving the place a last polish.
According to my friend M.,  Ciro's, which was conceived by Jim Mamary, Smith Street pioneer restaurateur, was asking people off the street into the restaurant to sample free food last night. See an example above. According to M. "it's Italian all the way"

Was anyone there last night?  How was it?



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***UPDATE***

As of Wednesday afternoon, Bagels By The Park and

the Gowanus Yacht Club were open again.

The Gowanus Yacht Club and Bagels By The Park at 323 Smith Street were shut-down by the NYC Department Of Health on Friday evening during an inspection. A big orange sticker was placed prominently on the bagel store's front door. The owners taped their own message to customers in the window, stating that the bagel store has been closed because of problems with their yard.

Both remain closed, though the Yacht Club re-opened for business on Sunday to admit crowds during the US-England game. (Conveniently, the Health Department sticker was covered up during that time.)

Today, there were some workers fixing and cleaning up in the yard. It would appear that former power-restaurateur and Yacht Club co-owner Mr. Jim Mamary was on site himself with tools in hand, most probably fixing violations.

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