Coney Island gets a new lease on life and stays “in the family.” Plans by Zamperla USA President Valerio Ferrari fell through that would have brought a Miami beach feel to the boardwalk. The neighborhood can be rest assured that their beloved boardwalk will remain in local hands. Brooklyn favorite Tom’s Restaurant is opening a location on the boardwalk alongside Ruby’s Bar and Paul’s Daughter. NYDailyNews.com reported Zamperla President Ferrari as saying, “We are trying to keep Brooklyn in Coney Island.” Tom’s owner Jimmy Kokatas shared this sentiment when he said, “[There’s] the tradition and history of Coney Island, and we have a rich tradition and history of our own. Bringing them both together, I think it’s going to be great.”
One of the biggest complaints about Tom’s is the cramped space which can make it difficult to run in for a quick bite. On busy days, the line at Tom’s can extend around the corner. The boardwalk location will seat up to 100 patrons and have some seafood options to go along with the salt air ambiance. Neighborhood locals are ecstatic about the new location slated to open sometime in April 2012.