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Cork Delayed, But There's a Steal on Suits on Vanderbilt

Owner of the planned tapas/wine bar is still awaiting licenses, but meanwhile you can get a new jacket for $29.99.

 

For those of you wondering what's going on with Cork, , never fear, it's still in the works.

Greg Trautman, owner of  across the street, took over 659 Vanderbilt Ave., bet. Prospect and Park places, after The Forest Floor closed.

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But the restaurant, which will seat about 30 and serve "high end" food, is delayed while Trautman waits for a liquor license and other approvals, according to Robert Wissenbach, Plan B's manager.

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Meanwhile, Trautman has sublet the space to his friend, John Rooney, a professional liquidator who is selling sports coats by such brands as Bill Blass, Haspel and Stanley Blacker at $29.99 a piece. But wait, there's more: they're 100% wool and if you buy two you get one free. (I know the headline said suits, but "sports jackets" was just too many letters.)

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So while the wine bar is not expected to open until at least mid-winter, at least you'll have a nice new jacket when you finally arrive.


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