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In a victory for bar owners, liquor license advocates, and lovers of Union Hall across the city, the beleaguered bar won approval from the full Community Board 6 last night at what can only be called an epic and emotional meeting. The board voted to overturn last week's rejection and to support Union Hall's May 31st license renewal. Gothamist was on the scene: "Union Hall's staff and a fair amount of its clientele showed up in force this time around: cheering loudly as they watched the tables turn in their favor, booing Sones...and finally staging a victory celebration on Borough Hall's steps after the vote with picket signs in hand..." [Gothamist]
The Union Hall v CB6 fight gets dirtier by the day. The Brooklyn Paper reports that one anti-Union Hall member is being called out for conflict of interest issues (he owns a competing bar) while another has been reported to the fire marshals for filing a false complaint and wasting community resources. This is going to get a lot worse before it gets better. [BP]
Eugene Mirman, comedian, Park Slope resident, and fan on Union Hall, speaks out about the circus of a CB6 meeting last night and mentions parts of it will make it into an upcoming documentary: "Many of the people who spoke at the meeting were rude, entitled, self-righteous and over dramatic...Two people claimed the noise was killing them — not figuratively — but literally. Maybe Brooklyn isn’t the best place for someone who has a life-threatening allergy to bar noise? [Gothamist]
The Drying of NYC: CB6 Drops Hammer on Union Hall
Looks like the press release submitted by some members of Park Slope's CB6 to make their case against bar and music venue Union Hall did the trick: last night the landmarks/land-use committee voted against allowing the venue to renew its liquor license, unless the owners meet serious stipulations. Brownstoner has the details:
"After a lengthy and often rancorous public hearing about renewing the Park Slope bar and venue's liquor license, the committee voted 6 to 2 in favor of a motion that denies Union Hall a renewal unless the business's owners sign a contract stipulating that they will take measures to ameliorate noise, such as stopping the sale of alcohol after midnight. Although the motion is ultimately only advisory, the committee member who introduced it—Lou Sones, who himself owns a bar, The Brazen Head on Atlantic Avenue—described it as the community board's 'nuclear weapon' in terms of being a powerful indication to the State Liquor Authority that Union Hall is disturbing the lives of nearby residents."The bar's merits, Eugene Mirman, and a whole lotta heckling, ahead.>>
The Drying of NYC: CB Has it In for Union Hall
Back when Bouley was having problems getting community approval for Brush Stroke, he sent a preemptive PR blitz to all CB1 members prior to the meeting. Following suit, there's some major lobbying going on ahead of the public hearing for Union Hall, the popular Park Slope music venue and bar up for a controversial liquor license renewal next week. This time, the press release comes from the community members who are up in arms about the so-called "public nuisance." It's up to you to decide whether or not these community leaders are bat-shit crazy or if they are simply aggravated neighbors with a worthy complaint. (You can guess which way we're leaning). Here's a snippet from the release, with most of the 1200 word treatment ahead:
"'Since Union Hall opened in June of 2006, those of us who live closest to the bar have found that rooms on the street side of our apartments are unlivable, from early in the evening until 4 and 5 a.m., seven nights a week,' says block resident Laura Jones. 'Beds have been moved away from windows into back kitchens, and young couples with infants are unable to make full use of their living rooms..."And it goes on...
The ubiquitous 500 foot law, next.>>
EaterWire: Liquor Licenses Revoked at Le Souk, 205, Bar Q Update, Soundfix Shuttered, and more!
LOWER EAST SIDE— Cutty reports the news that both Le Souk and 205 had their liquor licenses revoked by the SLA. And that sound is the collective sigh of relief coming from Avenue B residents: "East Villagers who loathe Le Souk have reason to party: After much deliberation, the SLA has cancelled the club’s liquor license. The owners can apply for a new one, but let’s face it, they’ve got their work cut out for them. In another long-in-the-works case, 205...had its license revoked, meaning the owners won’t be able to seek a new one." [Cutlets]
UPPER EAST SIDE—Attention all D-Biggity fans: when Daniel closes this summer for renovations, Boulud will be auctioning off all of the restaurant's furniture. From their press release: "DANIEL will re-open with its new look in the weeks following Labor Day. Plans are in the works for an auction to sell the restaurant’s contents as it is all being replaced with stunning new furnishings and table top. [EaterWire]
WEST VILLAGE— The long wait is over people. A reader lets us know that Bar Q is opening for friends and family tonight, meaning Anita Lo's new West Village Asian joint will most likely be open to the public by next week. [EaterWire]
Soundfix Shuttered, Union Hall news.>>EaterWire: 2nd Ave. Deli Set for 12/17; Lines Around Block at Senor Pollo Opening, Much More!!
MURRAY HILL—The new incarnation of the 2nd Avenue Deli—and its interior revealed by Eater earlier this week (right)—is slated to open to the public on Monday, December 17. This news per a press release sent along by the folks over at Rubenstein. Color: "The deli’s opening will be celebrated with a ceremonial salami cutting of 'nickel shtikel' links on Monday, December 17, 2007 at 11 a.m." Live Eater coverage guaranteed. [EaterWire Inbox]
EAST VILLAGE—Until Midtown Lunch launches its downtown edition, we'll have to fill the void. Two tipster reports: a) 9:38am: "Senor Pollo is scheduled to have their grand opening this afternoon at the corner of 13th and 1st. They’ve been handing out free lunch postcards, that are good for one-quarter roasted chicken and two sides for lunch today only"; b) 1:13pm (via phone): "Senor Pollo is open, they're giving away free food, and the neighborhood has responded by lining up around the block." Anyone got pics? [EaterWire Inbox/EaterWire Mobile]
GOWANUS—Per Food of the Future, this wacky rumor: "according to a couple of sources, 7th street between 2nd and 3rd aves will soon be home to a new musical venue run by the good folks at union hall. given the problems that i've heard about with their current location - i.e. noise complaints, it makes sense to open something in a location where noise is not an issue." And what better place that a deserted, industrial block near the Gowanus Canal? [Food of the Future]
RIVERDALE—So there's this dude, a commercial real estate broker oddly enough, who decided that what Riverdale really needs is its own Starbucks. He has succeeded in his task. So, today's question: does this make him a hero or a villain? Racked is polling its readership, and the results so far—eh, go vote and see for yourself. [Racked]
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