A recent inquiry from a reader asks for an update on the rumored Citeralla expansion and restaurant at the corner of 75th and 3rd. You'll remember, back in August, Italian spot Loui Loui recently closed, boards were up on the space and Citarella had begun its makeover according to folks on the scene. Since August, though, it's tough to tell what progress has been made. A Citraella employee confirms the spot is still pegged for expansion and a restaurant, but little details are known. And adding some confusion, is the banner that was recently hung, that advertises "retail space available." If you have info, the comments are open.
What's The Deal With: Loui Loui, Cocktail Room, Abandoned Liquor Store [78thand2nd]
I actually asked one of the fish guys at Citarella about the restaurant next, hoping to pick up some info. He didn't say much, but he indicated that their restaurant was actually "around the corner" -- insinuating that the spot on 75th St., just east of 3rd Ave. is where the restaurant will be -- I have been curious about that space since I moved in, as it has been under construction for about 18 months now. I live right across from the school playground on 75th St. and recently received a notice that 205 E. 75th St. is applying for an open-air outdoor seating space... perhaps that space on 75th St. has become the Citarella resaurant instead of Loui Loui, as we previously speculated?
Posted by: Marshall | April 08, 2008 at 10:48 AM