In May 2014 we opened R&D Foods, our beloved sandwich & prepared foods shop. After 11 years of serving you on the most charming avenue in Brooklyn, we made our last sandwich on Saturday, August 9. We are grieving this loss, for ourselves and for you, but we remain resolute in our decision. The high and lows we have shared in these years were defined by our loyal regulars, neighborhood characters, and the dedicated staff members that have joined us to lift the gates each morning and lock the door each night. Regulars and staffers alike have become friends, trusted allies and confidants as we’ve navigated the world of entrepreneurship together in this beautiful and demanding city. Without these ties that bound us to this place, 11 years would never have been possible, and we have you to thank.

Rest assured our beloved space at 602 Vanderbilt will not lie empty, our neighbors at gertrude’s will re-open their daytime, Jew-ish deli & appetizing shop, Gertie, there in the fall. We are relieved that their sandwiches, babka, and bagels will be a part of your new day-to-day routine. 

Thank you for coming during the dog days of summer: sharing cards, gifts, memories and goodwill with us. We trust you enjoyed the season’s last BLT. Doing this with you all these years was the opportunity of a lifetime, and we have you to thank for allowing us to live out our dreams. 

See you on the Avenue, 

Sara & Ilene

PS: To get in touch with Sara and/or Ilene, please email info@rdfoodsbklyn.com.