Banty Rooster Restaurant
Restaurant · Buffalo ·
Buffet brunch with BBQ, burgers, omelets, waffles, cider
Buffet brunch with BBQ, burgers, omelets, waffles, cider
"I noted that the Banty Rooster has shuttered since the start of the pandemic, joining other high-profile or beloved venues whose closures illustrate how deeply the city's restaurant scene was impacted by the prolonged shutdown." - Ryan Sutton
"A New York City bar that closed amid the pandemic after landlords declined to provide meaningful rent relief, illustrating how rent pressure and unyielding property owners have driven hospitality businesses to shut their doors. The closure is grouped with several other notable eateries that cited lease costs and landlord inflexibility as decisive factors." - Patrick Sisson
"A recently opened Village restaurant whose owner invested heavily in an attractive buildout; despite the tenant’s diligence and efforts to please the landlord, the individual landlord dragged her feet on required work and refused to offer pandemic concessions. The landlord reportedly had no mortgage and showed little interest in preserving the tenancy, prioritizing the property’s value and potential sale over supporting the operator. The attorney advising the owner now warns others against leasing from that landlord, using this situation as an example of operators who can be left exposed when a landlord is uncooperative." - Amanda Kludt
"The Banty Rooster is a rare example of a West Village place that exceeded our expectations. At first glance, this casual American spot feels like countless other places in the area serving potato fritters and short rib. But then you’ll notice that the fritters are served with salt cod aioli and the short rib crumbles when you dip it in the side of ancho barbecue sauce. Between the food, big space, and affordable wine offerings, this place should be at the top of your list for your next group dinner in the West Village." - Matt Tervooren
"A popular new West Village restaurant whose owner, Delores Tronco-DePierro, was forced to close after proposing a more tenable rent structure; the landlord reportedly refused, saying they were not in the business of subsidizing tenants’ lease agreements, underscoring tensions between operators and landlords amid the economic fallout." - Alan Sytsma
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