What's Up with Cafe on Clinton?
Has long-time Cobble Hill bistro Cafe on Clinton fallen on hard times? Three weeks ago a Forum post asked what was up with the recent non-activity and at the end of last week a reader sent in this photo of the suspended-in-time storefront. Evidently the tables are all set but the doors haven’t been open…
Has long-time Cobble Hill bistro Cafe on Clinton fallen on hard times? Three weeks ago a Forum post asked what was up with the recent non-activity and at the end of last week a reader sent in this photo of the suspended-in-time storefront. Evidently the tables are all set but the doors haven’t been open for close to a month now. Anyone know what’s going on?GMAP
Seems to be a consensus here and I agree with it. For so many years it was a great casual local joint with solid food. And everyone loved that lobster special. Then new owners took over and both food and atmosphere went downhill. I WANTED to like it but the last meal I had there was just horrible. I hope Barry takes it back!
There was a listing on Craigslist for a “cafe for sale” in Cobble Hill that I think was referring to this place. Listing is expired for now.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bfs/1549650908.html
Barry was a great host and the place was a welcoming local joint for many years since ’89 or so, long before Smith had anything other than pizza or the Red Rose. Ron made a mean Manhattan.
I do hope that Barry decides to take over once again… It was the perfect neighborhood restaurant. It had such a friendly vibe that all felt comfortable – older folks, hipsters, local businessmen and also very kid-friendly. Boy, do I miss the Sole Pignoli!
This place was great when Barry ran it, of course there were very few other options 20 years ago. However, the current owner just stopped paying Barry rent about 4-5 months ago, so he got evicted. Now Barry is deciding whether to open up and run the restauarnt again (which I really hope he does!) or give up the space.
The park is in a lottery ad – money falling from the sky . . . as it does.
Alsawo – Good eye – the sign and storefront is in a Kay Jewelers ad. (And I think Cobble Hill Park, too.)
BHO,
20 years ago Cafe on Clinton (which may have been called Verandah Place) was just about the only restaurant in Cobble Hill. Hard to to say that tis place’s closing means much when 50 competitors have opened.
Put me in the camp of people who used to go Cafe on Clinton but stopped 15+ years ago.
Totally agree with trokenmatt – it was great before it switched owners; we stopped going altogether after a few tries post change.