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Committee approves Little Owl’s request to close Bedford Street for 20th‑anniversary party
Summary
The Manhattan CB2 Streets Activities Committee approved Little Owl Restaurant’s permit for a private, invite‑only street event on Bedford Street on June 11, with a full street closure, a maintained 15‑foot fire lane, ID'd alcohol service (beer and wine application pending) and requirements for resident outreach and site coordination.
Jacob, the general manager of Little Owl Restaurant, won committee approval for a one‑day large‑event permit to mark the restaurant’s 20th anniversary on Thursday, June 11. The event will fully close Bedford Street between Grove and Barrow while maintaining a 15‑foot fire lane and pedestrian walkways.
"We are turning 20 this year," Jacob said during his presentation, and described a rolling, invitation‑based celebration featuring sister‑restaurant vendors, street‑level acoustic entertainment and no amplified sound. He told the committee the event is slated to…
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