Grand Sichuan at 125 Canal Street Closes
A reliable restaurant standby at the monumental mouth of the Manhattan Bridge is down, but possibly not out for the count. Grand Sichuan at 125 Canal Street is closed at the moment but promises a return later this year.
This image has been archived or removed.
Yesterday morning, a number of Boogie readers contacted us regarding the fate of this “original” Grand Sichuan location. Apparently the Chinese joint closed weeks ago, well off the radar; gates have been drawn ever since. Explanation for the shutter is renovations presently transpiring inside 125 Canal Street. However, the outgoing message on their phone line confirms the news, and informs patrons that the date of return is the “end of October.” Seems rather suspect, especially since we’re hearing otherwise, but we’ll keep you in the know either way.
Grand Sichuan (often spelled Szechuan) opened at this point of transiency – buses, fast-food, etc. – roughly fifteen years ago, keeping the neighborhood in cheap ethnic eats.
Did you enjoy Grand Sichuan?
Recent Stories
Avril Lavigne Marks 20th Album Anniversary on Canal Street
Avril Lavigne returned to SoHo this week to mark the twentieth anniversary of her pop-punk debut, Let Go. The “Sk8er Boi” artist took to TikTok in celebratory gush, posting a quick hit of her standing in the intersection of Broadway and Canal Street. An ode to the album cover, twenty years older and not blurry, […]
Long-Stalled Grand Street Lot Reactivates
Despite ongoing troubles with his East Broadway project, local owner-developer Daniel Wise is now proceeding with a new development planned for Grand Street. No longer an overgrown jungle of weeds, the zombie parcel spanning 330-332 Grand is, as of a couple weeks ago, fully reanimated. The Department of Buildings issued permits for foundation work last […]
From the Rooftops: The Hell Square Aural Assault
Articles about ear-shattering noise levels, from parties to cruising cars, as well as the general lack of regard for the residents of Hell Square, are rote at this point. Almost a cliche. But to residents living in the bullseye, the aural assault remains a weekly nightmare. And this past Saturday night, by several accounts, upped […]
Pitt Pool Opens for Summer Season
New York City public pools officially opened yesterday. For the Lower East Side, that means the Pitt Pool (aka Hamilton Fish) is ready to go. The launch happened with great fanfare. Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue joined Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, Assembly Member Harvey Epstein, Senator Brian Kavanagh, Council Member Carlina Rivera, and local kids […]
At Belse, the New Vegan Brewery on the Bowery
Belse, the Texas-based vegan brewery and restaurant, is now in business on the Bowery. The Lone Star State transplant – officially, Belse Plant Cuisine – takes 11,000 square-feet at 265-267 Bowery, in what was previously the fleeting home of the Paulaner Brauhaus brewery. The renovated space features three sections – a restaurant, bar, and Garden […]
