Those who frequent the downtown New Albany branch of Coffee Crossing have been able to watch the steady progress across the street at 145 E. Main St. as Platform Dining & Lounge prepares for its grand opening on Saturday, May 3.
Platform’s self-description: “Elevated soul food restaurant, bar, and lounge. Live music, comedy, karaoke.”
The menus and cover photo have resulted from the customary social media sleuthing, and there isn’t much more about it that I can report for the moment.
Note only that the new eatery faces City Hall to the south, and there is ample free parking between City Hall and the levee.
Downtown New Albany seems to be on an upswing as it pertains to food and dining. Off the top of my head, two new establishments already are open (as of Saturday this week): the aforementioned Platform as well as Cultivated Table & Sip House (133 E. Market St.; most recently Terri Lynn’s Catering By Design).
Several others are on the “open very soon” radar:
New Albany Tavern (114 E. Market; formerly the home of a bar that decamped for Deer Park, although it had one helluva beer list — you’re welcome), where remodeling work is underway. My guess for an ETA would be ASAP, although the Alcohol & Tobacco Commission permit hearing has yet to be posted publicly.
The Fair (141 E. Market St.; formerly To …
