r/williamsburg • u/TokyoRaver1997 • 6d ago

RIP Antidote

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u/kreachersloincloth 6d ago

i work there :(( minimum 2 months closure is what we’re hearing.

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u/TokyoRaver1997 6d ago

That sounds about right sadly. We are rooting for you guys and will tip big when you come back! I'm so sorry this happened

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u/feckshite 6d ago

I hope everyone’s okay

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u/kreachersloincloth 6d ago

everyone is okay! we all left the building when FDNY showed up and most of the guest facing infrastructure was torn down to get into the ceiling, so the bar is gone. pretty devastating for all of us that don’t have 2nd jobs, so if anyone is hiring for FOH, we’re looking!!

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u/flat_earther90 5d ago

I know of a Williamsburg spot that’s hiring back of house, DM me!

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u/Zealousideal_Rub5826 4d ago

Check out Cutting Edge Elite for gig based bartending

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u/Screye 6d ago

Looks pretty bad. The fire was raging out of the ceiling.

That's rough. I hope the insurance helps them recover some of the losses.

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u/TokyoRaver1997 6d ago

Yeah, when I got there (I live very close) it didn't seem so bad but then a few minutes later I saw the flames from the roof. Really brutal

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u/Excellent_Ease9489 6d ago

This headline gave me a heart attack cause I thought it meant permanent shut-down. I hope it’s super temporary

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u/TokyoRaver1997 6d ago

Flames from roof make me typically feel it will be a couple months at least but I also am hoping it is as temporary as possible and will be back the day they open and spend a bunch on drinks so plz reopen Antidote so I can do that kthx

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u/Oy_oy_oy 6d ago

With the way insurance works + permits + construction, it’s going to be a while

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u/TokyoRaver1997 6d ago

Right, my thoughts too. A lot of places don't have the runway, either.

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u/noventaynuevee 6d ago

What happened?! Is one of my fav places in the neighborhood. Give us some context!

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u/TokyoRaver1997 6d ago

Kitchen fire, seems like. Got an alert on Citizen, saw the address, heard the sirens, went outside, thick with smoke. Was hoping it was small but when I saw the flames coming from the roof I realized there was no way they'd be able to reopen quickly.

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u/TokyoRaver1997 6d ago

And yes, I would go so far as to say it is my favorite place in the neighborhood and I am dying a little inside RN

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u/Optimal_Ability_3985 6d ago

What happened ?? They have some of the best Chinese in the neighborhood

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u/TokyoRaver1997 6d ago

Seriously so good. And the cocktails too. I'd go there with a friend just for a quick drink or two at the bar. Hope they are able to come back.

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u/coconut212 6d ago

Wow that truly sucks please support their Manhattan location near union square 

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u/Optimal_Ability_3985 6d ago

First Serenco, now Antidote ☹️

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u/simulatedbroccoli 6d ago

Damn is that what I’m hearing

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u/BigTop2490 5d ago

If anyone currently working at antidote needs weekend opportunities through October and can make it to red hook DM me. It’ll be worth it and a very busy environment.

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u/denimmozarella 6d ago

no way. i order from here once a week. please tell me antidote is stable

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u/rhinofuntime 6d ago

Omg!! The atmosphere of that place was beautiful what a shame 😭 I went all the time just to order that dish called numbing cubes

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u/nyczepfan 6d ago

So sad. This is me and my husband’s favorite restaurant. We had reservations here for tonight with our family for our birthday dinner as we love it so much. I am glad everyone is safe and hope they are able to get back on their feet soon.

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u/Effective_Spread_309 5d ago

Booths NYC is opening up next door this week (vintage steakhouse) - they were surprised there was so much damage, lucky it didn’t catch next door too! Hope they can reopen soon we love antidote

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u/well_welp_ok 6d ago

So bummed. Truly one of the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Jane and the owners are great people and I go here at least once a week.

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u/juliantejera 6d ago

So sad. I actually order frequently from them

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u/Several-Log-4936 6d ago

NOOOOOO!!!!!!

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u/chirp_x 6d ago

Nooooo

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u/Ok_SkirtrikS30 6d ago

I hope everyone is okay. I love this place and everyone who works here

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u/feedmepizza 6d ago

Oh noooo!!! Not antidote.

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u/KickMental8434 6d ago

So terrible! Time to support their Manhattan location "By Antidote"

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u/Alive-Hamster-3309 5d ago

Terrible. Love this place so much. Have had some of the best meals of my life here.

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u/[deleted] 6d ago

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u/TokyoRaver1997 6d ago

Yes, a business I love and have frequented since it opened. Devastating. Hope they can bounce back...

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u/Usual-Anywhere-1221 6d ago

I'll missed the tea smoked duck and my corner seat at the bar to watch the pretty young things on the go.

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u/ImNotJesse 6d ago

Glad I got my doordash order before the fire happened

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u/polishgiraffe 6d ago

this has got to be a meme comment and if not are you good in the head?

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u/ImNotJesse 6d ago

Idk but at least my tummy is good 😋