"The original Prohibition‑era speakeasy first opened in 1922 and has long given the address its clandestine mystique through its architecture and lack of signage. A later reboot featured Victoria Blamey as chef and received two stars from Pete Wells for the New York Times before closing during the pandemic. That legacy is central to why incoming operators say they want future concepts at the site to 'honor' that past." - Melissa McCart