The Blind Tiger

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The Blind Tiger, at 518 Hudson Street, was one of New York City's premier specialist outlets for 'high end' beer and wine until they were forced to look for new premises in 2005 due to major redevelopment of their building.

This petition is with regard to license application # 1174057 (Tiger Ale LLC, dba The Blind Tiger) for their new premises (281 Bleecker Street, NY, NY 10014), which has been pending for what most consider to be an unreasonable amount of time. We the undersigned urge the NY State Liquor Authority to grant them a full license as soon as possible so citizens of this city and visitors alike can once again enjoy the craft beers, fine wines, and artisanal foods which the Blind Tiger leads the field with.

Allegedly, concern by a small minority of local residents has been "noise and rowdiness". As with other businesses built on quality 'high end' products, noise and rowdiness is not a factor for The Blind Tiger. It is far removed from those outlets who seek the sort of person that consumes cheap mass-produced drinks associated with binge drinking and uncouth behavior - The Blind Tiger is solely about appreciation of fine beers, wines, and foodstuffs in a civilised atmosphere. It will certainly be 100\% beneficial to the local community.

The author of this petition has no business relationship with Tiger Ale LLC/The Blind Tiger, except from being a regular customer in their original location. We are long overdue for the red tape to be cut and the new Blind Tiger to be granted a liquor license without further delay.

1702 Signatures

  • Alex Hall
    • Comments
    • The Blind Tiger's role in NYC's artisanal food and beverage scene needs to be reinstated a.s.a.p.
    • Address or zip code
    • 1107 Manhattan Avenue #3, Brooklyn, NY11222
  • Kipp Hollingsworth
    • Comments
    • I travel to NYC for business at least once an month and the Blind Tiger was a destination for every trip.
    • Address or zip code
    • 27103
  • J. Schmitt
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    • Rochester
  • Dann Paquette
    • Comments
    • As someone who has been in the brewing industry in the US and abroad for over 15 years, I have to say that The Blind Tiger is one of a few handfuls of important establishments promoting artisanal beer in the world. Because of places like Blind Tiger the rowdy, low-brow image of beer is being eclipsed by the artful and respectful culture it deserves. Denying Bling Tiger this location based on fears of rowdy customers is as unbased here as it is with a fine wine bar.
    • Address or zip code
    • TS15 0HT (United Kingdom)
  • Andrew Ager
    • Comments
    • An establishment like the Blind Tiger is an asset, rather than a detriment, to the local community. As a former resident of the city, I would welcome such an establishment with open arms to my neighborhood, and argue passionately for others to do the same.
    • Address or zip code
    • 82 Church St., Lebanon, NH 03766
  • David Rodriguez
    • Address or zip code
    • 10104
  • Randall Marcott
    • Address or zip code
    • 11211
  • Mike Conner
    • Address or zip code
    • 06084
  • Todd Bissell
    • Address or zip code
    • 92116
  • Adam Winkel
    • Address or zip code
    • 190 E 7th St, NY, NY
  • ken windman
    • Comments
    • В
    • Address or zip code
    • 10578
  • Anthony M. Lazaar
    • Comments
    • The Blind Tiger is an asset, not a detriment, to the local community.
    • Address or zip code
    • 07010
  • John Margetanski
    • Comments
    • Patrons of the Blind Tiger have always been, and will continue to be, responsible connoisseurs of fine craft beers. The concerns of those opposing the Blind Tiger are unreasonable and uninformed.
    • Address or zip code
    • 10128
  • Jeff Norman
    • Comments
    • В
    • Address or zip code
    • 19348
  • George Collentine
    • Comments
    • none
    • Address or zip code
    • 21 Hillside Drive, New Fairfield, CT 06812
  • Andy Haydu
    • Comments
    • The Blind Tiger would be an asset to any diverse, urban community. I can think of no reason to oppose a local craft beer selling business that supports small local brewers.
    • Address or zip code
    • 02446
  • Justin Harm
    • Address or zip code
    • 08723
  • Ray Girard
    • Address or zip code
    • 11211
  • Kevin O'Connell
    • Address or zip code
    • 08820
  • Ryan Niebuhr
    • Address or zip code
    • 11787
  • Steve Lander
    • Address or zip code
    • 11237
  • Kelly Taylor
    • Comments
    • Botique beer is not rowdy.
    • Address or zip code
    • 11222
  • Michael Carleton
    • Comments
    • they were my client for many years and have since become friends. The place is a national landmark for the great events, selection and service.
    • Address or zip code
    • 07064
  • Warren Becker
    • Address or zip code
    • 10016
  • A. Neil Tolciss
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    • Brooklyn, NY 11201
  • Neil Feldman
    • Comments
    • craft beer drinkers do NOT get drunk, loud or disruptive
    • Address or zip code
    • 11217
  • Phil Clarke Jr.
    • Address or zip code
    • 10467
  • Pierre Jelenc
    • Address or zip code
    • 11372
  • Rick Stanley
    • Comments
    • Please grant the license
    • Address or zip code
    • 240 Cabrini Blvd. NYC,NY 10033
  • Michael Cunningham
    • Comments
    • Don't confuse 'craft beer bar' with 'crazy-wild liquored-up nightclub'. This is a fine establishment that will cause absolutely no harm or disruption to the area.
    • Address or zip code
    • 46804
  • Scott Salat
    • Address or zip code
    • 11366
  • john doshner
    • Address or zip code
    • 10021
  • Daniel Menasha
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    • 11714
  • Bill Metzger
    • Comments
    • I live in Buffalo, but Blind Tiger is a destination place for many upstaters.
    • Address or zip code
    • 14051
  • Jeff Gorlechen
    • Address or zip code
    • 11201
  • Jeff Gorlechen
    • Address or zip code
    • 11201
  • John Baldy
    • Address or zip code
    • 87701
  • david Rapoport
    • Address or zip code
    • 10028
  • Eileen Steele
    • Address or zip code
    • 06084
  • Kevin Trayner
    • Comments
    • a class act establishment
    • Address or zip code
    • 08690
  • jason james sylvain
    • Comments
    • Bring back the Tiger
    • Address or zip code
    • 33 gold st #102, New York City
  • Kathleen Benson
    • Address or zip code
    • 10038
  • Mary Izetelny
    • Address or zip code
    • 11232
  • Sebbie Buhler
    • Comments
    • I visit NYC specifically to hang out at Blind Tiger... they are responsible folks and good neighbors! Let them move into this neighborhood please!
    • Address or zip code
    • 18947
  • Ben Butkus
    • Comments
    • There has been a huge hole in the New York City craft beer scene since the Tiger closed its doors. Bring it back for the good of the community!
    • Address or zip code
    • 11217
  • Peter Schleifer
    • Comments
    • В
    • Address or zip code
    • 345 6 St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
  • Peggy Zwerver
    • Address or zip code
    • 07724
  • Laura Heifetz
    • Comments
    • I miss the Blind Tiger!
    • Address or zip code
    • 11201
  • Tony Muia
    • Address or zip code
    • 11228
  • Lar Van Der Jagt
    • Address or zip code
    • 10990