COURIER L 4 IFE, OCT. 4-10, 2019
Greenwood
Heights eatery
closing doors
Bid bon voyage to J’eatJet?
J’eatJet? owner Justyna Kociubinski plans to close down her brick-and-mortar storefront
in Greenwood Heights, but wants to continue serving grub out of a food truck.
Photo by Derrick Watterson
BY JESSICA PARKS
Beloved Greenwood Heights restaurant
‘J’eatjet?’ will soon shut its
doors as the eatery’s owner looks to
take her Polish-influenced cuisine
on the road.
“I will start a food truck!” said
Justyna Kociubinski.
The Fifth Avenue storefront has
been a neighborhood staple since
Kociubinski first welcomed diners
in 2013 — filling a lack of good
grub spots in the area by serving up
homestyle pierogis, poutine chicken,
and burgers to her dedicated local
patrons.
“When we first opened, we were
serving until 4 am, seven days a
week,” she said. “We had a good industry
cloud, full of people that love
food.”
Now, the Kociubinski is looking
to cook up her unique cuisine
around the country, she said.
“I am excited to meet many interesting
people across the country and
connect over wholesome food — and
some of our grandmother’s greatest
recipes,” said Kociubinski.
And while Kociubinski is excited
for her new endeavor, the locals she
leaves behind were dismayed at the
loss of their neighborhood hotspot.
“The food has always been crazy
unique and delicious,” said Kailee
O’Sullivan. “Not at all typical bar
food, but magically infused with
Justyna’s and the chefs’ gourmet
touch.”
The Polish-born Brooklynite is
looking for someone to take over
the remainder of the lease for the
dining space between 20th and 21st
streets — which is decked out with
a sprawling backyard patio space,
and a bar crafted out of African Mahogany.
Kociubinski first opened the latenight
hot spot after joining forces
with three friends in the aftermath
of Hurricane Sandy to help cook for
hungry families devastated by the
storm.
The charitable chefs traveled from
Staten Island to Rockaway Beach,
asking hungry locals “did you eat
yet?” — but the pronunciation became
muffled in their Brooklyn accents,
giving birth to the Greenwood
eatery’s name, “J’eatjet?”
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