GRIMALDI’S OPENS FIRST STORE IN MANHATTAN

NEW YORK CITY — Grimaldi’s, a brick-oven pizzeria, is opening its first location in Manhattan, New York City. The new restaurant will be located at the Rockrose Development Corp.-owned 135 John Street. Construction for the new 5,500-square-foot store is slated to begin this month with an opening set for the end of the year. The space will comprise three floors, a cellar and rooftop dining. The project is being designed by architect Julio Leder-Luis of Leder-Luis Building Designs. One of the unique elements Leder-Luis will be implementing is a glass-front elevator that will go from the street to the roof-top dining area. The space is being leased for a 15-year term with a 5-year option. Winick Realty Group brokered the Manhattan deal. Grimaldi’s also plans to open another location next to 200 Water Street, a 32-story residential rental building also owned by Rockrose. Currently with locations in Brooklyn, Queens, Garden City (Long Island), Hoboken and throughout the Southwest, the Manhattan restaurant will be the 16th Grimaldi’s to open nationwide.