NEW YORK CITY— Right on the heels of B&J's free cone day, Dunkin' Donuts is holding a free iced coffee day on May 15: "Customers can walk into any participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurant throughout the country and receive a free 16 oz. cup of Dunkin' Donuts' premium regular...or many other delicious flavors. Dunkin' Donuts is honoring those who serve by donating $80,000 to the National Police Athletic League (NPAL) to support its Youth Leadership Program." [EaterWire]
SOHO— We just got word that Hundred Acres, the new iteration of the now shuttered Provence, will be holding its opening party on May 19th, meaning the public opening is only two weeks out. [EaterWire]
This is the Thursday Opening Report, a regular feature that provides the precise status of venues reported as open elsewhere. As per standard operating procedure around here, your contributions are so very welcome.
Cafe Society
1) Union Square: TONY reports that Café Society is to open this week off of Union Square. Here’s the lowdown: “Restaurateur Andrew Silverman has replaced his relocated Union Square stalwart Steak Frites with this 110-seat eatery. An eclectic menu from chef Matthew Jaffe (Brasserie) ranges from a deconstructed Spanish bocadillo to fried squid with crispy ginger and garlic.” Status: Certified Open with limited menu this week, full menu next week. 9 E 16th Street; 212-675-4700. [TONY]
2) Crown Heights: Brownstoner is reporting that the much anticipated bar and beer garden, Franklin Park will open tomorrow, indicating an initial 2am closing time. They write: “Franklin Bar co-owner Matthew Roff, who also co-owns Southpaw in Park Slope, told us the earlier closing time was more of a business decision to initially gauge the street life in the area before staying open all night.” Status: Not open. Opening Friday according to website. 618 St. Johns Place, Crown Heights; no phone listed. [Brownstoner]
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NEW YORK CITY— Right on the heels of B&J's free cone day, Dunkin' Donuts is holding a free iced coffee day on May 15: "Customers can walk into any participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurant throughout the country and receive a free 16 oz. cup of Dunkin' Donuts' premium regular...or many other delicious flavors. Dunkin' Donuts is honoring those who serve by donating $80,000 to the National Police Athletic League (NPAL) to support its Youth Leadership Program." [EaterWire]
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