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New York Post
2 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
Beloved UWS eatery Jacob's Pickles shuttered for roaches, rats, sewage
Upper West Side eatery Jacob's Pickles was abruptly shuttered this week following a slew of icky code violations. The Department of Health temporarily closed the Southern-style dining hotspot after the place showed evidence of rats and roaches. The restaurant was also cited for having an 'improper, inadequate, or unapproved' sewage disposal system. An inspection report revealed that the venue, located at 509 Amsterdam Ave. between 84th and 85th Streets, also allegedly failed to properly protect 'food, supplies, or equipment' from possible contamination sources. The shutdown took effect Wednesday with a statement from the restaurant claiming they'll be back open come Monday. 3 The Jacob's Pickles website said the restaurant was closed for renovations. Photo: Eilon Paz 'While unexpected, we're genuinely grateful this issue was brought to our attention,' the statement read. 'With the guidance of the health department, we uncovered underlying structural issues that contributed to unforeseen facility maintenance challenges. 'The safety of our guests and staff is always our top priority, and we will not reopen until every concern is resolved in full compliance with NYC Health Code standards,' the statement concluded. 3 Health inspectors shut the restaurant down Wednesday. JHVEPhoto – 3 Inspectors found evidence of rats living in the restaurant. Katsiaryna – The restaurant's website stated that Jacob's Pickles was closed for renovations and 'will open in a few days.' Jacob's Pickles has had a C rating with the Department of Health since December. Owner Jacob Hadjigeorgis said in May 2024 he would move the American restaurant to a new location at 688 Columbus Ave., between 93rd and 94th Streets, after which he planned to open a new bar, Velvet Cowboy, inside the space Jacob's Pickles had occupied. It's unclear if Hadjigeorgis' plans have changed.
New York Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
It's Piña Colada Weather
I started drinking piña coladas as a child. They were alcohol free, obviously, and my parents allowed me to order as many of them as I wanted at Frankie's, our local red-sauce Italian restaurant. Why did a red-sauce spot in metro Atlanta serve piña coladas? I don't know. But I was hooked from that first sip — and I still am. I simply love coconut in every iteration, even its divisive seltzer form. (A coconut La Croix sipped right out of the fridge is so life-affirming, don't @ me.) Piña coladas taste exactly how the best summer days feel: sweet and sunny and easygoing. I would love to solely dedicate this newsletter to the cocktail, but I've been instructed by my editor, Mark, to include food options as this newsletter is apparently about dining. You win, Mark. When in search of a piña colada, a bar espousing tiki culture is usually your best bet. That's what brought me to Tiki Chick, an airy corner spot that looks like it just washed up onto Amsterdam Avenue, though it's been around since 2019. It's from the same restaurant group behind Jacob's Pickles, so expect a fair amount of kitsch and the inappropriate use of pickle juice. You're going to be tempted to order the restaurant's viral pickle painkiller. But it's actually too pickle forward — and this is coming from someone who swears by the pickle brine margarita. Just stick to the piña colada served in a tall, curvy glass and made with two kinds of rum. It put me into a bit of a tipsy stupor that even a saucy and surprisingly affordable ($5!) hot honey chicken sandwich with an appropriate amount of pickles on it couldn't ward off. Then again, what's better than riding the subway with a bit of a buzz going? 517 Amsterdam Avenue (West 85th Street) Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
