Rumor of the Day: Megu Heading to MPD
Just when we were wondering if the Meatpacking District was bound to be a culinary wasteland, a commenter drops a huge rumor* that sent our heads a spinning. According to said commenter, "Word has it that Megu is in negotiations with Merkato." Crazy. Megu is a fine establishment with a global reputation for luxurious Japanese cuisine served by an expert staff, and we would have to think plunking itself in the heart of the MPD action would be a successful venture, giving tourists and corporate types one more option to go big in the hood. But is it an original dining concept that is choosing the Far West Side to make a go of it? Hardly. It's two NYC locations already do a brisk business. This is akin to Nobu opening on 57th Street - a big concept with a huge up front cost, but with little risk, unless customer's appetite for Japanese cuisine wanes. Fat chance. We will wait to see how this plays out.
*Again, this is only a rumor. We welcome additional information.
DBTH
Reader Comments (6)
I think this would be a boutique Megu in the Merkato space - not large enough...but a new M Lounge in Bijoux would be cool
As if Buddhakhan, Buddha Bar, Ono, & Highline, aren't enough Asian fusion in a 4 block radius...
and morimoto
megu, ono, matsuri, and morimoto are japanese.
buddakan is chinese.
highline is thai.
buddha bar and spice market are "fusion."
i.e.: who gives a shit ?
maybe try bitching about the italians alls up and down mulberry.
oh no wait-- just bitch about la bottega, scarpetta, del posto, vento, nero, and barbuto instead.
abbe diaz: you're right. I should have bitched about all the Italians also. A dense neighborhood should have more than 2 types of food to eat.
Bitch about Scarpetta and Del Posto really??
Nero La Bottega Vento understandable.
Abbie come and play at the SoBe Food and Wine festival next year, me you and Paula Deen could have a good ol' time...