Chinar Restaurant, the Russian banquet-style eatery at 3110 Avenue U, has closed shop and will be opening up on Coney Island Avenue next week, the owner told Sheepshead Bites.
According to the owner, their Avenue U location (at Gerritsen Avenue) was just too small. Over the past several years, demand for catered events rose and they provided food and service for a number of parties outside the restaurant. But engagement parties and weddings just couldn’t be done in-house, and with two years left on the lease they began searching for a new home.
Slated to open next week, the new Chinar at 2775 Coney Island Avenue (at Gerald Court) provides a lot more space. With the new location, Chinar will be able to host large private parties including weddings and bar mitzvahs, as well as continue walk-in service. Their phone number remains the same.
Thanks to Alex for the tip.
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does it have a private parking lot? available parking makes a huge difference for restaurants
I wish them all the luck in the world. I've never been to the Chinar, but I wonder if the new location will work. There's been a lot restaurants in that new location. Some people may say it's cursed.
So, what does everyone think should be placed in Chinars old spot? Bring back Jahns!
I miss The Flame.
When did the flame close up? I was born in 76'. I dont think it was there in my lifetime. I DO remember the faded letters that said “FLAME”, on the building when it was Jahns.
I remember going to The Flame in the late 1970s and early 80s.
I think it became Jahn's in 82'.