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Lin Cheng Opens 1,700 SF Storefront Restaurant at 325 Kent Ave in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Written by Verada | Aug 28, 2023 7:58:24 PM

BROOKLYN, NY – August 2023 — Verada is delighted to announce that Chef Lin Cheng, celebrated for his Michelin-starred Shota Omakase in Williamsburg, has signed a 1,700-square-foot storefront lease at 325 Kent Avenue, directly across from the iconic Refinery Building. The 10-year lease at $75 per square foot underscores the area’s appeal as a cultural and culinary hub.

For additional coverage, check out the article in New York Business Journal & Traded

Property Overview

325 Kent Avenue stands in one of Brooklyn’s most dynamic neighborhoods:

  • A premium waterfront location with sweeping East River views, just steps from the Refinery Building.

  • Surrounded by residential and commercial vibrancy, anchored by arts venues, parks, and waterfront walkways.

  • Situated in Williamsburg, a high-traffic corridor for lifestyle-driven dining and experiential storefronts.

For more information on the property, view the listing on StreetEasy

 

About Chef  Lin Cheng

Chef Lin Cheng is the culinary force behind Shota Omakase, which earned its first Michelin star within its first year of opening in Williamsburg. With deep roots at ITO Tribeca and acclaimed stints at Sushi Seki and Blue Ribbon, Cheng brings an elevated culinary vision to his new storefront space.

“There’s so many omakase restaurants in Manhattan,” Lin told the New York Business Journal. “When I was working in the city, so many people from Brooklyn would go to the city to eat omakase. We are giving people a reason to stay in Williamsburg and enjoy very good sushi.”

Discover more about Shota Omakase and their offerings at shotaomakase.com

Read more about Shota Omakase in TimeOut & Tock & Michelin Guide & Greenpointers

Representation & Collaboration

  • Tenant Representation: Brendan Thrapp & Nate Mallon, Verada

  • Landlord: Two Trees Management, known for pioneering thoughtful, community-first developments across Brooklyn
“The location was a perfect fit based on the higher-end residential units and office product coming on the market and other successful restaurants in the immediate area,” Brendan Thrapp said via email. “The concept is higher-end and focuses on an intimate experience, which many residents in Williamsburg crave."
 
Their partnership ensures this forthcoming storefront will not only be a dining destination but also a landmark of neighborhood synergy.

Neighborhood Context: Williamsburg Storefront Scene

Williamsburg continues to define Brooklyn’s food-forward storefront landscape, merging waterfront appeal with cultural capital.

This lease is a pivotal addition:

  • It broadens Verada’s portfolio of first-generation retail storefronts in high-demand submarkets.

Chef Cheng’s arrival enhances the borough’s reputation as a destination for discerning, Michelin-grade culinary experiences.
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