We swung by the site of Armando's on Friday during a hours-long exploration of Brooklyn Heights. The iconic Armando's sign was standing guard, and the interior, as seen from the sidewalk, was largely the same, and looks as though the restaurant is closed for perhaps renovations, not forever. One token that saddened us was the discovery of an "Open" sign, sitting by the window never to be used again.
A pleasant counterpoint was our visit to the very much open Lassen & Hennigs, another Brooklyn Heights institution on Montague Street. From the moment we saw the sign, we were intrigued, and ordered the L&H Express, a roast beef-cheddar extravaganza on a roll. The sandwich choices -- many named for Brooklyn neighborhoods and streets -- were overwhelming. But the atmosphere was pleasant, the place was packed, and the staff was friendly, just what we like in a neighborhood joint, in this case one that dates to 1949.
-- Rolando Pujol
Lassen & Hennigs
114 Montague St.
718-875-6272
