Edith’s Eatery and Grocery (312 Leonard St.) has closed after a year and a half in Williamsburg. The sit-down restaurant closed its doors on May 28, but Edith’s regulars can still enjoy Edith’s Sandwich Shop nearby at 495 Lorimer Street.
A week prior to closing, on May 22, Edith’s owner Elyssa Heller announced the sad news on Instagram, writing, “Edith’s has had a pretty crazy start as a pandemic-born pop-up, turned sandwich counter, turned…
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Elyssa Heller turns her back on Williamsburg for Manhattan and we’re supposed to cheer her on? No thanks. I’m just glad to see a new restaurant is taking over, hopefully that gorgeous corner location will be in more capable hands.