The Van Brunt Stillhouse distillery in Red Hook closed after 13 years, prompting a surge in whiskey prices among fans eager for a last sip. Founder Daric Schlesselman blamed rising rents, production, and healthcare costs for the decision. Meanwhile, chef Deepak Ballaney announced the closure of his International Wings Factory in Uptown after over a decade, citing high operating expenses and financial setbacks from a previous failed location. Despite challenges, he hopes to continue his business in a new spot. Additionally, Tacocina, a seasonal taco stand by Union Square Hospitality, is set to reopen this week offering various menu items.
Founder Daric Schlesselman cited reasons for closure including "rising rents, rising production costs, and his own rising health care costs," while keeping the cost of bottles the same.
I'm at a cross section of life and death of my career," he told Eater, and is hoping for some kind of lifeline.
His original uptown location was later taxed by the opening of a short-lived Korean wings spot that opened on the same block (and has since closed), he said.
Look for a menu of five types of tacos, nachos, quesadillas, and more.
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