I must admit, the opening of Third and Seven on Quentin Road and East 37^th Street is bittersweet.  Although I am very happy that a new restaurant/bar has opened in the neighborhood, it is with much sadness that I bid adieu to Flood’s Tavern.  Although I have never been in Flood’s, I consider it a staple of my childhood because I would pass it every day walking to and from school.  Always curious as to what went on inside, this unattainable place (for a child at least) never ceased to pique my interest.

I am not sure why I never went into Flood’s.  Many may find this a ridiculous question, but considering the fact that I have frequented the other “old man dive bars” in the neighborhood, it is not without merit.  I guess a part of me assumed it would always be there.  And for my entire lifetime it has been.  A preservationist at heart, I have fondness for places of kitsch and recognition – and for me, Flood’s will always be synonymous with an element of my childhood.  I am sure many others have similar, if not more fascinating stories of places we have lost in the neighborhood throughout the years.

However, Flood’s is gone so let us welcome Third and Seven!  Always one to support a local business, a friend and I dined at Third and Seven last week.  The bar was fairly crowded and almost every table in the dining area was occupied.  The bar/restaurant has been compared to Nora’s and the reviews I have heard from those within the neighborhood have been mostly favorable.  Overall, we were pleased with our dining selections and the prices were comparable with other neighborhood eateries.  It is nice to have another dining/drinking option in the neighborhood – support your local businesses!

Any other comments/reviews for Third and Seven?