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June 19, 2012
Barclays bar fray: Neighbors angry about Jay-Z bar’s late last call
The Brooklyn Paper
by Natalie O'Neill
Rap mogul Jay-Z will open a sprawling, high-end sports bar inside the Barclays Center — but neighbors have 99 problems with a plan to serve booze until 2 am at the posh lounge.
The Brooklyn-born superstar plans to launch a Kings County version of his popular Manhattan venue the 40/40 Club inside the new Nets arena, complete with a 350-seat restaurant and a space for events.
“There is no better home for [it],” Jay-Z said last week.
But frustrated neighbors claim Barclays Center operators evaded mandatory public review by applying for a single liquor license for the entire arena — and only revealing their plan to allow “luxury” vendors such as the 40/40 Club to sell booze until 2 am after gaining the endorsement of Community Board 6.
NoLandGrab: Yes, the 40/40 Club is so popular that Jay emailed us a 60%-off coupon this very morning.
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Posted by eric at June 19, 2012 1:01 PM