City Jerk: Closed
City Jerk (591 Flatbush), which opened in February 2007, is closed and already being gutted. I can't say that I'm disappointed. It was middle of the pack in the PLG Jerk Off and one of a dozen similar restaurants in PLG, relying on chafing dishes rather than cook-to-order.
I happened by when the owner of the replacement business was outside and he told me that in a couple of months it will reopen as Café Exhale. As the name implies, he intends it to be a place "where you can relax and have a drink after work or bring a date," and he plans to bring in jazz bands and similar entertainment. It sounds a lot like Ink Well on Rogers, now that I think about it.
Café Exhale will be two blocks north of Lime and across the street from the bar going into the former location of the Triangle Tavern. Is Flatbush Avenue in PLG turning into a little nightlife district?
Well, no surprise that this second rate joint closed so soon after the first place went down. It makes me a bit nervous to have a concentration of bars in our area, but maybe that is the next step on our journey.
Posted by: LM | May 24, 2008 at 10:23 AM
This is the same guy that tried the first time and failed and now failed again with City Jerk. Hmm.. I wonder how long he has had to wait for a liquor/cabaret license. It is a very small space. Not sure it will be easy to relax with a date in cramped quarters.
Posted by: tomgee | May 28, 2008 at 08:27 AM
While I don't think blocks and blocks of bars are good for a neighborhood. A few places as long as they are upscale and maintain good security would be nice.
Posted by: Sara | May 29, 2008 at 11:12 AM