The word a few weeks back was that Biscuit BBQ was going out of business and many wondered about the fate of the Night and Day Starlight Room (I think that’s what it was called). It was the site of many literary reading, performance by Mary Cleere Haran and Deborah Barsha, and many more interesting events.

Well, Carl Rosenstock, who schedules a literary reading series there had to cancel a March 16th reading. But he did reveal this in his email:

To any & all, & other faithful followers of the Night-&-Day Reading Series

Due to the ongoing renovation of our venue, Biscuit BBQ (soon to be renamed and re-launched with a new cuisine), I must regretfully cancel the reading next Sunday, March 16th, that was to feature Marilyn Hacker, Pamela Laskin, and Yerra Sugarman. We hope to re-schedule this event at the earliest available opportunity.

I have been assured (by all & sundry) that all the changes will result in the venue becoming the pearl of Park Slope. So please be patient with everyone involved. … And I look forward to seeing everyone at our next schedule reading (Sunday April 20th, featuring Daniela Gioseffi, David Evanier, and Laurel Blossom).

The pearl of Park Slope? Is it an oyster bar? Pearl Oyster Bar? That’s a rumor, I’ll be the first to admit it because I’m starting it. But I think poet Carl is giving us a hint.

Pearl Oyster Bar, also of Cornelia Street, coming to Park Slope? Why not.