Kimchi Grill Moves To Gowanus, Will Be Replaced By New Cajun Cafe

GOWANUS, BROOKLYN — Kimchi Grill, the Korean barbecue joint that has sat on the corner of Smith Street and Ninth Street for the last few years, is moving to a new location on Nevins Street near Union Street in Gowanus.

The move takes the restaurant from the intersection of Gowanus, Carroll Gardens and Red Hook into the heart of Gowanus and on the edge of the neighborhood's eponymous and super-toxic canal.

But Kimchi Grill's offerings will only be limited to delivery, for now, through Seamless, Grub Hub and by phone. The announcement was made on a sign posted on the storefront window. (We first spotted the sign via the always-excellent Pardon Me For Asking neighborhood blog.)

In its place, a cajun spot named Cafe Booqoo will arise, says another sign posted directly below the Kimchi announcement.

A Facebook page already set up for Cafe Booqoo describes it thusly:

Formerly Booqoo Beignets, Cafe Booqoo is the creation of Matt Pace, a New Orleans native now residing in Brooklyn who's mission is to bring some of the best creole flavors from New Orleans to NYC, serving up delicious poboys, beignets, chicory coffee, and other creole favorites.

For more information, visit Cafe Booqoo's website here.

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