There’s a bit more information to report on the closure of Beso–the Fifth Avenue spot that was loved by some and less loved by others. Yesterday, we reported that a source had said the restaurant was closing because of a rent increase. That tidbit was both right and wrong. The restaurant is toast, however, it has nothing to do with rent. A source deep inside the Beso executive suite has told us–and we are simply reporting what an insider says–that the owners are “tired” of running the eatery and are closing it. They own the building, we are told, and they are the ones that will be renting the space. As we noted yesterday, the adjacent Associated supermarket is likely to take over both the Beso space and the coffee shop next door, according to our source. Our source notes that the Beso owners are looking into opening another eatery, perhaps a Mexican restaurant in Prospect Heights.
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4 responses so far ↓
1 Anonymous // Oct 10, 2007 at 11:30 am
NOOOOOOO! I am depressed about this. I personally love Beso, and have been going there for about 3 years. My fiance and go early on weekends, and avoid the 12-1pm rush. I will miss my tortilla de huevos!
2 Anonymous // Oct 10, 2007 at 9:24 pm
We already have Chavellas.{just over the border on Classon} Nobody can make better Mexican than they can.
3 Anonymous // Oct 11, 2007 at 9:09 am
but, this isn’t Mexican; it’s eclectic Latin fare (more than just Mexican), which is why it’s unique. bogota isn’t far away; but is not open until 12pm for brunch. Where am I going to get my pear juice?!
4 Anonymous // Oct 11, 2007 at 1:28 pm
the article said they were planning to open up a Mexican joint, not repeat the Beso menu, I guess.