David Schwimmer — who blew up an old home to build a mansion on a historic East Village block after he was notified that it was being considered for landmark status — will have a new coffee bar to hang out in, just like his character Ross had on “Friends.”
Third Rail Coffee, a popular Greenwich Village spot, is opening a second location at 159 Second Ave. on the corner of East 10th Street, across from St. Mark’s Church.
The 600-square-foot coffee spot, with almost 25 feet of frontage on 10th, boasts a rotating list of specialty coffee from around the world, bringing “authentic brews to one of New York’s most authentic neighborhoods,” said Kyle Allen of Thor High Street Advisors, who brokered the deal.
The East Village will also see a new Ethiopian restaurant slated to open in March: Haile Ethiopian Bistro, at 182 Avenue B, between 11th and 12th streets, owned by Menasie Haile and Gemada Hiwot, who were represented by broker Don Abbott of Miron Properties.
The restaurant will take over the spot once held by Fu Sushi, which recently closed after failing three health inspections.
In addition, Prime & Beyond, a steakhouse at 90 E. 10th St., is leaving the East Village and moving to far West Side to be closer to the Lincoln Tunnel and its New Jersey location. The owners want to sublet their East Village location, which is turnkey-ready, and is also represented by Abbott.
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More changes are coming to the East End of Long Island.
Barrister’s, a casual mainstay on Southampton’s Main Street for 34 years, is closing and is within days of being sold, said Michael Ferran, who opened the restaurant in 1979.
The 3,000-square-foot spot seated 110 inside and 16 outside.
“I turned 65 on 9/11 and I’m just tired. I’m pretty much done,” said Ferran, who declined to name the new owner.
As we reported recently, Delmonico’s bought the building that houses Savanna’s in Southampton. Plus, the Hampton’s Players Club, which opened last summer, has closed for good.