We first reported on a new spot called Fu Sushi coming to the East Village back in May. Well, the awning is up, the paint has dried, and the furniture has arrived at the seemingly soon-to-open restaurant, which is located at 182 Avenue B (between 11th and 12th), in the space formerly occupied by vintage shop Suzette Sundae.

As for that liquor license petition we were asked to sign by Mr. Fu himself, according to Eater good ol' CB3 put the kibosh on that. Perhaps would-be restaurateurs on this short stretch of Avenue B should heed some advice: If you don't already have a liquor license--as in literally have it in your hands--you better have Jean-Georges himself cooking up a storm in your kitchen, 'cause you're not gonna be paying the (exorbitantly high) rent around here with anything other than food sales.