La Vara And Saint Julivert On Clinton Street "Temporarily" Closed

La Vara on Henry Street in Cobble Hill

Sister restaurant Saint Julivert Fishery

Reader and friend Christian reported to PMFA today that LaVara and its sister restaurant Saint Julivert Fisherie on Clinton Street in Cobble Hill are currently shut.
A message to patrons on the eateries' web sites reads:
"Thank you for your support in recent days and of course over the last 8 years at La Vara and Saint Julivert. Given the intimacy of our restaurants, the time is now to temporarily close. Our primary efforts going forward will be to support our staff as best we can, provide other collective forms of relief in our community, and plan for the day we can reopen. We promise to celebrate and care for you when we resume normal operations. Thank you again for all you have done for us, and for all you are doing now to spread kindness and joy."

A note in the window mentions that a kickstarter campaign will be live soon.

We wish chefs and owners Alex Raij and Eder Montero all the best and hope to see them re-open in the neighborhood very, very soon.

Stay well!

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Spanish Eatery 'La Vara' On Clinton Street Now Open

(photo credit: Simmi Degnemark)

No doubt, LA VARA, the new Spanish restaurant that opened its doors yesterday at 268 Clinton Street, will be a great addition to Cobble Hill. Not only does the exterior renovation look great, but a glimpse at the menu reveals such great dishes Conejo En Escabeche (stuffed rabbit loin poached in sweet onion vinaigrette with prunes, olive, saffron), Cordero Al Ajo Cabañil (cumin roasted lamb breast, scallion, preserved lemon-date condiment), and Carabiñeros, imported spanish red shrimp a la plancha preserved lemon

The new neighborhood eatery is owned by Alex Raij and Eder Montero, who already opened Txikito and El Quinto Pino.
La Vara is located in the former space of Clinton Hill Café and more recently of Breuckelen, just steps away from Verandah Place. The façade has been tastefully renovated and the interior looks very inviting.
Incidentally, La Vara was also Spanish language weekly newspaper, published from 1922–1948 as a national Sephardi Jewish newspaper in the United States.
Was anyone at the grand opening yesterday?  How was it?

La Vara

268 Clinton St

Btwn Warren St & Verandah Pl

(check out the menu here)

*Thanks for sending along the photos, Simmi.

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