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Brooklyn's Montero Bar Sold; Iconic Bistro to Close

1/8/2026

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Story summary

Montero Bar & Grill in Brooklyn has been sold to Crew hospitality group, and new owner Alex Pincus aims to preserve the bar's legacy and reactivate its kitchen.
The bar has served generations of longshoremen and, more recently, local professionals.
Chez Napoleon, a theater district French bistro, will close January 31 after 65 years, citing economic and personal challenges.

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Story summary

Montero Bar & Grill in Brooklyn has been sold to Crew hospitality group, and new owner Alex Pincus aims to preserve the bar's legacy and reactivate its kitchen.
The bar has served generations of longshoremen and, more recently, local professionals.
Chez Napoleon, a theater district French bistro, will close January 31 after 65 years, citing economic and personal challenges.