Feature: Xin Restaurant and Bar

XIN Restaurant & Bar

Xin Restaurant [8320 3rd Ave] first opened to lunch-seekers on April 1st as we mentioned earlier, offering both a new lunch and dinner option to Restaurant Row.

Xin Restaurant and Bar Opens on 3rd Ave

Xin Bar and Restaurant (Courtesy of Facebook)

Xin Restaurant [8320 3rd Ave] opened its doors at the start of April. They're an upscale Chinese dining experience with the former chefs, staff and experience from the former Lai Yuen Restaurant [10033 3rd Ave] that shuttered late 2014.  Xin takes over in the space formerly occupied by Fillie's (which lasted through the end of 2014).

Correction (4/20/15): Updated Facebook profile and website links provided.

Bombay Grill Opens on 3rd Ave

Bombay Grill [8716 3rd Ave] opened its doors last month 11/3 (Mon) to Restaurant Row and to the lunch crowd along 3rd Ave.  As we previously mentioned in late October, their opening was stymied by NYCDOB red tape but they're finally up and running.  We sat down with them earlier last week to talk about their opening.

Lai Yuen Chinese Restaurant Shutters

Lai Yuen Chinese Restaurant (Courtesy of Google)

Lai Yuen [10033 4th Ave], the Chinese fine-dining option near the southern tip of Bay Ridge shuttered Monday morning on Aug 31st, apparently unable to come to terms renegotiating their lease, bringing it's 15 year run to an end.

Facebook Message thanking customers

Management took to Facebook to express their heartfelt thanks to customers for their support.