by Emma Davey Esme’s closure last year devastated many regulars who flocked to the restaurant for friendly service and delicious brunch specials. While pancake lovers shouldn’t hold out hope, fans might be happy to know that the space at 999 Manhattan Avenue will get new life, helmed by a team of Greenpoint locals keeping the friendly vibes alive.
Rounders is a new sports bar from Noah Goldman and Greenpoint Fish and Lobster’s Vinny Milburn.
Goldman first moved to…
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Went to Esme once, nice place, good food, reasonable prices. Not quite my cup of tea. Wish them well.
It seems that every time a food place closes because of various reasons and there are many, new people come in.
Wish these people luck and hopefully they have specials on the food and drinks. So many restaurants re pricing themselves out of the reach of the average Joe, not that I am blaming them with the high cost of everything.