Brooklyn locals infuriated by Dinosaur Bar-B-Que closure
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- Dinosaur Bar-B-Que will close its Brooklyn Union Street location this spring after 15 years, due to the lease ending and the building's planned demolition for new apartments.
- The restaurant expressed gratitude to its patrons and staff, emphasizing the community and memories built there, and noted that other locations remain open in Harlem and upstate New York.
- The closure has sparked local disappointment and concern about gentrification, with many residents lamenting the loss of neighborhood character and the replacement of beloved businesses with luxury housing.
- Patrons shared heartfelt memories tied to the restaurant, highlighting its role in family celebrations, personal milestones, and community support during challenging times.
- Dinosaur Bar-B-Que began in the 1980s as a traveling concession and opened its first permanent location in Syracuse in 1988; it once had multiple locations but has since consolidated to a few in New York State.
