Bridge Café

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Bridge Café was opened as a grocery store and eventually a tavern and is among the oldest continuously operating businesses in NY. It was one of New York City's oldest bars, it operated as a grocery, liquor store, and brothel in the 19th century before becoming a restaurant. 

Opened, 1794
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Mayor Ed Koch frequented it, calling it his favorite. 
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Superstorm Sandy-Damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012, it has remained closed, with ongoing but challenging restoration efforts. As of 2020, reopening remained uncertain due to financial and structural issues
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37-24, 24th St, Suite 102, Long Island City, NY 11101
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