My first thought was Buzz Lightyear, but big eyes aside, this eatery's mascot — here, spray-painted on the rolled-down security shutters — might be costumed for a session of Halo instead. Whatever his game, he's certainly a generation or two beyond his former self, still depicted on the awning in a chef's toque. Can you name this café? (Please post your answer in the comments.)



Oh man, it's Optimash Prime and I know I've seen him somewhere. Hmm.
Posted by: baronvonjon | November 01, 2009 at 01:32 PM
Potato Cafe was the place, on South 2nd St. in Williamsburg. Optimash Prime, and the cafe, have since spud off into the sunset.
Newcomers to Eating In Translation may enjoy learning that this is one in a long series of Name This Restaurant challenges.
Posted by: Dave Cook | March 31, 2011 at 09:25 PM