Iconic Brooklyn Seafood Landmark Lundy’s Set to Reopen in Red Hook After 17-Year Hiatus

After nearly two decades of silence, an emblem of Brooklyn’s seafood culture is making a comeback. Lundy’s, a storied establishment that first swung open its doors in 1920 and stood as a testament to seafood dining at its peak in Sheepshead Bay, shuttered in 2007. Now, thanks to hospitality industry veteran Sandra Snyder, Lundy’s is slated to reopen in the neighborhood of Red Hook, as reported by

Gothamist

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While retaining its historic name, the new iteration of Lundy’s will settle into a 150-year-old Italianate-style building at 44 Beard Street. Attributing to the serendipity of the moment, Sandra Snyder, wife of Red Hook Winery’s owner Mark Snyder, recalled how Lundy’s played a part in their romance. According to a statement obtained by

Eater

, to bring back this “nostalgic place,” the Snyders intend to draw upon “old-school dining experiences” that seem to have ebbed away in Brooklyn’s vibrant food scene.

The grandeur of Lundy’s past will be channeled into a more intimate setting, encompassing a bar, main dining area, and eventual outdoor patio, designed to accommodate around 100 people. Snyder hopes for the essence of Lundy’s to resonate through classic cocktails, a vintage wooden bar, and the return of their iconic biscuits and clams. A heartening anecdote from a former Lundy’s regular, Gary Miller, now 80, suggests nostalgia will be a key ingredient; he recounted to

Gothamist

dining experiences from his youth and conveyed a guarded optimism for the restaurant’s revival.

As New Yorkers anticipate the resurrection of this historical dining venue later in the month, the couple is no stranger to the pressures and expectations accompanying such a storied legacy. Frank Cretella, who was instrumental in the 1990s resurgence of Lundy’s and holds its naming rights, passed the torch to Snyder with well-wishes. While admiring the notion of bringing back a community anchor with such fondly remembered fare, Snyder is aware of the mantle she’s picking up – one heaped with Brooklyn’s culinary affection and history, as underscored by a brief history lesson and current anticipation documented by

Eater

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