Colonie (127 Atlantic Avenue, between Clinton and Henry streets) in Brooklyn Heights is closing Sunday, November 30, after nearly 14 years, according to Andrea Strong’s Strong Buzz newsletter. The restaurant opened in 2011 with a seasonal New American menu focused on small plates and local ingredients. Owners Emelie Kihlström, Elise Rosenberg, and Tamer Hamawi also operate Hildur (5 Front Street, at Old Fulton Street), the team’s newer Dumbo restaurant, which is also set to close by Saturday, November 15. The team shuttered Pips a few weeks ago, according to Strong. “We remain so passionate about this business, but our leases are up, and with the rising costs of doing business these days, and changing dining trends since the pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to close our doors,” Rosenberg told Strong.
Banshee opens Friday in the East Village
Banshee (143 First Avenue, at East Ninth Street) opens on Friday, November 14, per EV Grieve. The new Irish bar will serve Guinness, oysters, martinis, and a short menu of snacks. The project comes from owners Jen Murphy, who’s from Ireland, and Jason Corey. There’s also an outdoor space for warmer weather.
South Philly Barbacoa to pop up at Cariñito
Cariñito (86 University Place, between East 11th and East 12th streets) will host the acclaimed South Philly Barbacoa for a one-day pop-up on Saturday, November 22, according to a Cariñito spokesperson. Chef Cristina Martínez and her team will serve barbacoa tacos. Manojo Mezcal and La Newyorkina will offer a dirty mezcal margarita with a passionfruit popsicle. Cariñito will wrap up its NYC pop-up on Sunday, December 14, and plans to open a permanent location next year.