Old School Barber Replaced With New One
At the beginning of August we noticed the space at 299 Smith Street, previously home to longtime barbershop Sal’s, would once again be a barbershop. We thought the old institution might make a comeback, but the signage our tipster spotted proves otherwise. The new hair spot will be called ‘Persons of Interest’ and something tells…

At the beginning of August we noticed the space at 299 Smith Street, previously home to longtime barbershop Sal’s, would once again be a barbershop. We thought the old institution might make a comeback, but the signage our tipster spotted proves otherwise. The new hair spot will be called ‘Persons of Interest’ and something tells us it will be a little more chic than what was there before. Hipster barbers on Smith Street…sign of the times?
Sal’s 2.0 for Smith Street? [Brownstoner] GMAP
I agree with Chuck. The mural is still there and
he bought Sals chairs. Tho Persons Of Interest
will become just that when NBC sees that they
have stolen the famous NBC logo. I suggest they
change it. Rest In Peace Sal.
“Forget it, Jake. It’s Chinatown.”
“Plus, is it a good ideal to have someone in an underground gambling parlor in Chinatown shaving your neck with a straight razor?”
Probably safer than letting some hipster with a coke hangover do it.
Just asking
Could you send us a before & after pic? Wondering if this a hairstyle-dependent opportunity.
Plus, is it a good ideal to have someone in an underground gambling parlor in Chinatown shaving your neck with a straight razor?
hmmm what is so embarrassing about their little old school operation? they aren’t hurting anyone.
*rob*
I love my people, but they still embarrass the shit out of me sometimes.
cool – thanks!!
DH, walk-ins. Often the glass door is closed and they will buzz you in. I assume its in case the cops come, the gamblers have time to put away the cigs and cash. Be warned though that they barely speak a word of English, so you’ll be using hand motions, or just say “short” and point.
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