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Displaying all articles tagged:
Chachas
Warriors Come Out to Play
July 25, 2012
Tensions Erupt Between Regulars and the Homeless at Coney Island Bar
“It was insane, they were trying to get inside.”
By
Hugh Merwin
Tourist Bait
May 6, 2011
Cha Cha’s Has Really Outdone Itself With This Teddy-Bear-Stuffing Machine
The Little Italy eatery has always been quirky. But this?
By
Daniel Maurer
Reopenings
Mar. 8, 2011
It’s Official: Coney Island 8 (or 7, Anyway) Will Be Back for Just One
Ruby’s, Paul’s Daughter, Beer Island, Cha Cha’s, etc. will come back for an encore.
By
Daniel Maurer
Reopenings
Feb. 15, 2011
Coney Island 8 Back on the Boardwalk?!? Agreement Is ‘Really Close’
The immediate future of Coney Island is bright.
By
Daniel Maurer
Coney Baloney
Jan. 7, 2011
Presenting the AndrewAndrew of Coney Island
Old-timers get down at Cha Cha’s.
By
Daniel Maurer
Temporary Closings
Nov. 23, 2010
Health Department Shuts Down ‘Unofficial Mayor of Little Italy’
It ain’t enough that Cha Cha’s Coney Island dive is in peril?
By
Daniel Maurer
Endangered
Nov. 5, 2010
Coney’s Oldest Operator: ‘I Should Get the Respect Due’
The owner of Paul’s Daughter speaks out.
By
Daniel Maurer
Endangered
Nov. 4, 2010
Ruby’s Owner Is ‘75 Percent Resolved That It’s Over, 25
The latest regarding the beloved dive’s fight for its life.
By
Daniel Maurer
Endangered
Nov. 3, 2010
Ruby’s of Coney Island: ‘We Will Not Go Down Quietly’
The endangered dive says, “Now it’s time to yell.”
By
Daniel Maurer
Closings
Nov. 2, 2010
Cha Cha Says Coney Businesses Will Fight ‘Criminal Act’
The owner of Cha Cha’s boardwalk bar says he isn’t getting out without a fight.
By
Daniel Maurer
Closings
Nov. 1, 2010
Complete Shmendriks Destroy Coney Island Boardwalk (Ruby’s Included)
After 76 years, our favorite boardwalk dive is finally done for.
By
Daniel Maurer
Endangered
Aug. 9, 2010
Coney Island Low: Boardwalk Dives Told to Shape Up or Ship Out
Since when do dive bars need upgrades?
By
Daniel Maurer
Reopenings
Jan. 29, 2010
Ruby’s Returns to Coney
Boardwalk institutions will return for the summer.
By
Daniel Maurer
Merchandising
Jan. 7, 2010
Building the Ultimate Restaurant T-Shirt Collection
Wardrobe essentials for New York City restaurant fans.
By
Daniel Maurer
Openings
May 27, 2009
Muffuletta Madness: Acquedolci Will Serve Hallowed Sandwich
Plus, more on the soon-to-open Sicilian food shop.
By
Daniel Maurer
Reopenings
Mar. 26, 2009
Ruby’s, Cha Cha’s, and Others Will Likely Return to Coney Island
But when will they open?
By
Daniel Maurer
Recession Is Your Friend
Mar. 10, 2009
Killing the Pain at Cha Cha’s
Our go-to spot for drinks named after Tony Danza has a happy hour and an unemployment special.
By
Daniel Maurer