Prime 103 Does Owe a Debt — to Angelo and Maxie’s
The concept for Prime 103, Ed “Jean Luc” Kleefield’s new steakhouse and lounge on the Montauk Highway, isn’t borrowed from a Miami Beach rival, despite recent accusations. Its inspiration, it turns out, is much closer to home. The real backstory, according to Kleefield, is that Angelo and Maxie’s had all but sealed a deal to buy the property and open an East End outpost of their eatery, but the offer fell apart “at the eleventh hour” only a few months ago. The JL group then figured, if Angelo and Maxie’s thought a steakhouse would work, then why not?
Neighborhood Watch
Religious Scandal Hits Downtown Brooklyn When Junior’s Breaks the PassoverBrooklyn Heights: The new coffee shop on the corner of Cranberry and Henry has comedy and jazz nights, but you’re probably not invited. [Brooklyn Heights Blog]
Chelsea: Bottlerocket wines hosts environmental activists Sunday afternoon for Earth Day tips and sips from biodynamic and organic vineyards. [Bottlerocket]
Chinatown: What to eat at Saturday’s Taste of Chinatown. [Chinatown NYC] Hop Kee, though damaged after being plowed into by an errant car, is open again. [Grub Street]
Downtown Brooklyn: Junior’s kosher certification revoked; a Jew baked during Passover. [The Brooklyn Paper]
East Hampton: Prime 103 boasts a chef with Jean Georges cred, steak, sushi and weekend dining until 4 a.m. It will open by Memorial Day. [Eater]
Harlem: You might get a free CD if you reserve a spot at the Harlem Tea Room for tonight’s jazz performance; three are available. [Uptown Flavor]
Hunts Point: The Next Food Network Star winner Guy Fieri features the Bronx’s own Mo Gridder’s BBQ in his new show about dive eats. [NYDN]
Midtown East: Patroon’s rooftop bar is open for the nice weather. [Grub Street]
