It was only a matter of time before Totale (30 St. Mark’s Place) had to rethink their business model. While their $5.00 Neapolitan pies were perhaps the best deal in town, there was no way that they could afford to pay rent with prices like that. I’ve been stopping in on occasion (because the deal is so fantastic) and it’s always at near zero capacity. Mind you it is located on one of NYC busiest blocks.
So I was not surprised when I passed by today and noticed them renovating. It appears that the space is being converted into a take-out type of establishment. They’re getting rid of the seats and putting in a counter.
Whether or not the prices stay the same remains to be seen…