Former Bowery Market food hall stand Ramen by Ra is coming back as a full restaurant this week, opening in the East Village at 70 East First Street, near First Avenue, on Saturday, November 15.
Owner and chef Rasheeda Purdie started the business as a meal kit service in 2021, which turned into a pop-up, and then into the food stand in late 2023, which closed in March.
Ramen by Ra’s menu is still rooted in asa ramen, aka morning-time Japanese noodle soups. These include the maple-shoyu sausage and soy-cured yolk ramen and the apple-smoked bacon, Parmesan, and fried egg mazemen.
It’s a reservations-only restaurant, bookable on Resy for the six-seat space during daytime hours, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for 45-minute seatings (There is no on-site bathroom). For a more casual approach, Purdie is also operating a takeout window where she’ll sell to-go shoyu broths (flavors like citrus, sesame, spicy, and espresso) and breakfast bao such as bacon-egg-cheese and lox.
Finally, Meadow Lane is legit opening
It’s been a long time coming: long-delayed fancy grocery and food shop Meadow Lane is finally, officially opening on Friday, November 14, in Tribeca at 355 Greenwich Street, near Harrison Street. Founder Sammy Nussdorf had been documenting his opening travails on TikTok, dealing with permitting issues and the such. Along with produce and products, the shop will offer pastries, burritos, and coffee, among other prepared foods.
Temporary Greenpoint bar closure
Dining and Cooking