As luck would have it, we happened upon AvroKo's latest project in the former Manhatta space on the Bowery. Slated to open this month, Double Crown will feature 'British Colonial' food. The chef Brad Farmerie is from Public and brother of Andy, one of the Avro/Ko partners. There will be a separate lounge opening downstairs called Madam Geneva. From what we saw (and pictured), the space is lofty and full of gorgeous masonry work, with a large bar space on the southern side of the room. Andrea Strong's 9/16 opening prediction may be a bit lofty, but this puppy is close to being ready. Expect buzz to be revving high for this one through the remainder of the year, and if the food is right, Double Crown will grow to be a lower Bowery fixture along with the Bowery Hotel, Gemma, Whole Foods and McNally's new joint. On the Bowery. How weird is that?