Uncommon Grounds Asking for Uncommon Seating Tonight
Other than a few spots on Montague Street, Brooklyn Heights ain’t exactly overflowing with enticing al fresco dining options. A relatively recent newcomer to the northern stretch of Henry Street is looking to get in on the sidewalk action though: Uncommon Grounds, which closed in August for renovations (including the addition of a full kitchen),…
Other than a few spots on Montague Street, Brooklyn Heights ain’t exactly overflowing with enticing al fresco dining options. A relatively recent newcomer to the northern stretch of Henry Street is looking to get in on the sidewalk action though: Uncommon Grounds, which closed in August for renovations (including the addition of a full kitchen), is looking to add seven small outdoor tables along Cranberry Street, and will be pitching the idea in a public hearing before Community Board 2 tonight. In general, we’re big fans of sidewalk seating and can’t see any reason why permission wouldn’t be granted. Can you? GMAP
“Is the Apple Store really coming to Montague Street?”
Nope.
Look at the newspaper boxes and then look at the size of the proposed tables. Think there’s enough room on them for anything bigger than a coffee cup, especially on the two-tops? Either someones playing down the scale in the drawing, or these will be incredibly cramped, stamp-sized tables. And I’m not sure they can actually put a table under the fire escape drop down ladder door, (3rd from top) which is curiously labelled as “currently blocked off”. Sounds like a violation to me.
The new Apple store should open on Montague Street. People would come from all over Brooklyn and lower Manhattan, the subway access can’t be beat. Maybe in the old Brooklyn Union Gas building? They can do a retro 1950’s thing. It could work!
This is such a classic Brooklyn storefront, really nice. I think the plan looks very workable -so why not? On those rare NYC days when it is neither too hot or too cold, dining al fresco brings a touch of the “dolce vita” to our appointment-driven, workaholic society. I am all for it.
what a joke! This is too narrow and right across from the subway– meaning foot traffic galore. love outdoor seating but that is a crappy place for it! also, this cafe (altho I was a patron) was very unpromising… very poor management and crappy food. I suspect a full kitchen will not fix it. the vbe is wrong.
I wish them luck…I’ve lived in the area for about five years and have seen countless restaurants try and fail on Henry. Some in this same space! Maybe a cafe/lounge/restaurant will work.
I think we can all agree if you open another bistro on Henry Street you’re better off just throughing your life savings out the window. You just can’t make it with Noodle Pudding and Henry’s End as your competition.
It’s a great idea in theory but the sidewalks on both Henry and Cranberry are much too narrow. Doubt that it will fly. I just wish the place would reopen soon…
worst. idea. ever.
It’ll be tight for sure on Cranberry, but I’m for it. This is a great neighborhood, but it needs more dining/lounging options.