May 12, 2016 By Christian Murray
A French café is opening on Skillman Avenue in the location that had once been occupied by Rosario’s Pizzeria.
The café, which will be owned and operated by a Frenchman, is expected to open at its 50-12 Skillman Avenue location in mid June.
The owner, who spoke briefly about his concept before Community Board 2’s Public Safety/Public Services Committee last night, said he will be offering light French fare and will be playing French background music.
The café will have between 16 and 20 seats. The owner plans on opening from 10 am through 10 pm on weekdays and until 11 pm on weekends.
Last night, he went before the CB2 committee as part of his application for a wine, beer and cider license. The committee signed off on it and now he awaits the State Liquor Authority to rubber stamp it.
This publication was unable to get the owner’s name before the owner left last night’s meeting.
Uncle Jimmy’s Pizzeria, which is currently located at 41-10 49th Street, was at one point going to be moving in to that location. However, the deal with the landlord fell through.
The new café is opening in an area where there are two popular bakeries/cafes. La Majolaine is located across the street, while Aubergine Café is on the next bock.
