Ribbon Cutting Date & Time Change for Brooklyn Pickle’s Utica Debut
It’s exciting times as the heart of downtown Utica has yet another claim to fame: its own Brooklyn Pickle! Brooklyn Pickle Utica is almost ready to open. Utilizing the perfect combination of industrial and cool that Utica has to offer, Brooklyn Pickle is located at 600 State Street, in the former Utica Steam Cotton Building.
At 11:30 am on April 24th Brooklyn Pickle Utica will celebrate its Grand Opening with a CenterState CEO Ribbon Cutting. Construction delays have led to date and time changes. Mayor Palmieri and representation from the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce will be present. The press will enjoy their own table with food and beverages.
When asked about the choice of location, owner and Brooklyn Pickle President, Craig Kowadla noted, “Mayor Palmieri was very influential in pitching Utica, and we’re thrilled to be a part of Utica’s resurgence. It’s such a great opportunity for Brooklyn Pickle and for the people of Utica, as we’re right across from the hospital, underneath 64 condo units, in the heart of downtown with plenty of parking; over 200 spaces directly in the rear of the building and across the street from that!”
Mayor Palmieri commented, “The City of Utica is excited to become the new home of the Brooklyn Pickle. Utica’s diverse culinary offerings are part of what we’re known for, and the Brooklyn Pickle will be a staple of our food scene for years to come. We’re excited about our growth Downtown, we’re happy the Brooklyn Pickle has made Utica home and we look forward to the great food in an awesome setting.”
Brooklyn Pickle’s Utica Manager will be Dan Ryan. Ryan has been part of ‘the Pickle’ on and off since the age of 16. “He has a great personality and knowledge” notes Kowadla, who is confident that the 20 new hires for this location will quickly be known as the “best staff in the city.” Kowadla continues, “People will be impressed by our unique offerings, high quality food and speed of service.”
The menu, Kowadla explains, “will be very similar to our three Syracuse locations. In addition to giant sandwiches, subs, soups and desserts, customers will enjoy daily specials including Friday mac-and-cheese and, of course, Brooklyn Pickle’s signature pickles. Plus, Utica will be the first location to sell beer.” Customers can also expect a daily specials board, specials posted on Facebook and Instagram and the option of calling as well. Orders can be placed in-person, by phone (315) 624-0300, or on the website at BrooklynPickle.com.
“People have been trying to catch glimpses of what to expect from this new location and they won’t be disappointed!” says Kowadla. We’ll have exposed brick and stone, a neon sign, a Brooklyn Bridge wall-wrap and high-top chess and backgammon tables.”
Brooklyn Pickle has been in business since 1975. Brooklyn Pickle Utica will be the fourth location. The three Syracuse locations, each with its own personality, earned “Best Sandwich” by the Syracuse community for the 2022 CNYCentral Reader’s Choice Awards. Kowadla will also be opening a North Carolina location this summer.
