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A couple of longtime South Slopers are planning to build a Cuban restaurant, dance studio and recording space in their 7th Avenue building. Felix de Jesus, a pro dance instructor, and his wife, Olga Gomez—who has lived at 460 7th Avenue for the past 36 years—intend to construct an entertainment center called Ache de Cuba in the first floor and basement of their house. The ground floor will host the restaurant and dance space, while the basement will be turned into the recording studio. The plans are probably a year away from fruition, says de Jesus, and the pair needs to clear some C-of-O issues in order to be legit. The name of the future business between 15th and 16th streets comes from Cuba’s Yoruba religion (aka “Santeria”) and refers to a “universal life force.” GMAP


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  1. “This project may have an ill effect on the street”

    I see the flip side of the coin. I hope the prosperity that 7th ave enjoys today will reach us one day. Maybe it will go all the way to the beginning of the cemetery.
    people always cry about the lack of amenities on any given nabe. You can have it both ways. I say bring it on, it helps rise property values, gives the community options. 7th ave, 5th ave , some spots of 6th ave are thriving. S&*T, I may soon get rid of my car if this continues. 🙂

  2. El Viejo Yayo is puerto rican food.
    Very similar.

    I love good cuban food. hopefully they will open up the back yard. and play some salsa/mambo music.

    The cuban place on smith street is always pack.
    It would be good to have something more local.