Popular Brunch Spot Juventino For Sale
It looks like the popular brunch spot Juventino (370 5th Avenue) is for sale. We spotted this listing for the restaurant last week. The restaurant is listed for $75,000 for the two years left on the lease plus a five year extension, as well as an existing liquor license.
We love the backyard and their tasty egg sandwich, which Serious Eats called “the perfect dish for those of us wanting just a little more from our egg sandwiches.”
However, the restaurant has also dealt with controversy in the past. Back in 2012, nearly two dozen employees, past and present, accused Chef Juventino Avila of sexual harassment. Avila and owner Rebecca Uberti denied the allegations,
Efforts to reach out to the restaurant have gone unanswered.