Hi. Just walked by the gone but not forgotten Bright Food Shop in Chelsea and saw construction permits 
on the door and lots of destruction of the old interior. Know anything?
We don't, but someone else might. Let us know! (Photo: Flickr)
on the door and lots of destruction of the old interior. Know anything? We don't, but someone else might. Let us know! (Photo: Flickr)
My top four guesses:
Bank, Bank, Bank, Nail Salon
Posted by: Pol Pot Pie | October 24, 2007 at 09:23 AM
If you know the exact street address we may be able to find something out.
Posted by: M | October 24, 2007 at 08:30 PM
It's on the corner of 21st and 8th Ave.
Here's the construction permit link:
http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/JobDetailsServlet?requestid=2&allisn=0001434252&allboroughname=&allnumbhous=&allstrt=
Posted by: DM | October 25, 2007 at 10:44 AM
Qdoba Mexican Grill. Big chain. Yuck!
Posted by: Peter | October 26, 2007 at 01:16 PM
It has to be another Starbucks!
Posted by: I KNOW I KNOW | October 26, 2007 at 03:45 PM
It's going to be a Qdoba Mexican Grill. I saw the architectural drawings with the name clearly on it through the window yesterday.
Posted by: Peter | October 26, 2007 at 05:00 PM
Qdoba has a location at 208 East 34th St. I chatted with Alex Perez, who seems to be the boss, at the site last week. He says they have already applied for a sidewalk cafe' permit. Hopes to retain the original ceiling height. Assured me they would take good care of the pin oak tree. We'll see! Hope Stuart has a good home for the "Bright Food Shop" sign!
At least it's not another bank or CVS.
Posted by: Pamela Wolff | October 29, 2007 at 03:17 PM
Amyone know what is happening on the corner of 22nd and 8th, the old hotel? Are they converting to condos? And will there be retail on the bottom?
Posted by: M | October 30, 2007 at 08:41 AM