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October 7, 2008

New Look and Name for New College Restaurant

The boundaries between neighborhoods can be fluid (Is the Argyle in Park Slope or Gowanus? Is the new Cobble Hill Coffee Shop in Carroll Gardens?), but we're pretty sure that the diner formerly known as New College Restaurant, at 224 4th Avenue, isn't in the South Slope. Still, after renovations, the restaurant re-opened as, well, "South Slope." Here's a description from Brooklynian: "They have broken through all the dim outer walls on that corner and created a lovely open space with sliding glass doors, similar to the look Beso had on Union and 5th (before is closed last year). Menus still lay claim to their history of 'serving Park Slope for 25 years,' but from the looks of it the owner just decided to revamp the spot with a perhaps hipper name and contemporary look."

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I live around the corner and was a steady brunch/breakfast customer for years. Now, it is just an overpriced Diner with mediocre food.

Posted by: owner12 at October 7, 2008 11:11 AM

never eaten there.

looks pretty lame now.

Posted by: Santa at October 7, 2008 11:16 AM

Goes to show how much cachet we have now in the real South Slope that points north want to get in on the action. But someone really needs to get teh owner a compass. West Slope anyone? Topographically, once you cross 4th Ave, you are really in a basin, not on a slope. Definitely Gowanus.

Posted by: slopefarm at October 7, 2008 11:38 AM

Hey santa,

What on earth are your requirements for not being an ass?

Does the awning look lame? Walls that open to the street not your cup of tea?

If you had any idea what you were casting disparaging comments about you would recognize that it is an incredible improvement.

And slopefarm, gowanus doesnt exist if brownstoner doesnt allow it as a neighborhood choice.

Posted by: bkn4life at October 7, 2008 11:42 AM

sorry just an opinion.

calling a resturant South Slope in an area no where near southern park slope just seems silly to me.

Posted by: Santa at October 7, 2008 12:09 PM

sorry about that santa.

just irks me when disparaging comments are made off the cuff. enough to actually register ;)

but, agreed the restaurant is in no way south of anything slopish.

Posted by: bkn4life at October 7, 2008 12:23 PM

well hello and im glad you registered

Posted by: Santa at October 7, 2008 12:28 PM

I've seen a lot of newcomers not-yet oriented, and confuse"uphill" for "north" in the slope; could the confusing name come from the diner being at the bottom of the hill?
Besides that, this building is without a doubt in Gowanus. Everyone knows where Gowanus is except the realtors, since they make sure it's omitted from their neighborhood maps unless you're looking for industrial buildings.

Posted by: brikenny at October 7, 2008 12:30 PM

A lot of these awning signs get misspelled. Perhaps it was supposed to be "South Slop"

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 7, 2008 12:34 PM

Looks lame?
Overpriced?

Is there anything that the people on Brownstoner wont complain about? apparently not.

A (local) business, upgrades the look of his restaurant (and basically keeps prices the same btw), and makes it more pedestrian friendly (opening it up to the street)

and all the curmudgeons here can do is complain about the name and non-existent price increases.

Let me predict a possible future.....annoying brownstoners boycott the place because it looks too clean and shiny and doesnt 'respect' its gowanus location and the other long time patrons, feel uncomfortable by the new decor and decamp to another dingy diner on 3rd ave. Place goes out of business....3mo later - amazing corner location attracts Dunkin Donuts .... Brownstoners complain of suburbanization and demand that a local merchant/restaurateur open up!

Lets hope that motel guests in gowanus and more rationale thinking people ignore the stupid views reflected here.

Posted by: fsrg at October 7, 2008 12:48 PM

Please Brownstoner, don't feature my restaurant or Boutique, it's surely the kiss of death.

Posted by: Eigth ave at October 7, 2008 9:02 PM

The owners are great guys. They see the hood changing all around them and as smart businesmen they adapt. As a former Gowanus "motel" manager they were always gracious to our guests when we refered them and weekend breakfasts were always packed with locals and are greeted by name. Even Daisys which we love doesn't remember our names or say welcome back. New College always does.
If you want old school then go down the block to Union Cafe which hasnt changed in years.
Its low tide,Back to the canal trolls

Posted by: thebigman at October 7, 2008 9:47 PM

listen all you fucken yupies...stop the hatred.. dont hate cuz south slope or new college w.e u wana call it is makin money n ur not so hop off niggaz

Posted by: urboystell at October 16, 2008 11:35 PM