The pummeling continues. According to Brownstoner, the lovely diner on Wythe Ave (currently home to La Esquina) is about to be demolished to make room for, you guessed it, CONDOS. Ugh. We’re lukewarm on La Esquina, but have fond memories of Relish, one of Williamsburg’s best restaurants in the late 90s. New building applications were […]
Relish to Transform Into Mexican Beer Garden
In strange news Grub Street is reporting that Relish is slated to re-open as a Mexican Beer Garden by the owners of La Esquina. Not quite sure how that will work in the winter, or if the old skool diner decor will be fitting for a Beer Garden, but we do love La Esquina and […]
Relish: Closed, But Would You Be Sad If It Was Bought By "Waffle House"?
So I guess it’s true. Relish is closed. A reader who was there after Sunday’s Pool Party writes: “I was there last night after attending the waterfront party on N. 8th and the waitress very sadly informed us that it was their last night open. One of the waiters noticed me taking pictures of the […]
Relish: Maybe But Quite Possibly Closed For Good
We’ve been hearing rumors that Relish, the great little diner (+yard) on North 3rd and Wythe, closed over the weekend. A friend of mine was at the bar when an all-hands staff meeting was called. When the bartender returned, he asked, as if he had just lost his job, “Anybody want some shots?”. The L […]