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Gertie couple relocates to new Brooklyn venues

Nate Adler and Rachel Jackson are opening Gertie and Trudie’s Tavern in Brooklyn by year's end.

July 28, 2025 at 05:20 PM

Gertie Couple to Open New Restaurant in Longtime Buttermilk Channel Home

Gertie co-owners announce relocations and new projects in Brooklyn.

Gertie Couple Expands Restaurant Concepts in Brooklyn

After the closure of their Williamsburg brunch spot, Nate Adler and Rachel Jackson, owners of Gertie, revealed plans to relocate their operations and introduce new dining concepts in Brooklyn. Gertie will move to 602 Vanderbilt Avenue in Prospect Heights, taking over the former R&D Foods location by the end of the year. Their new setup will focus on a takeout model, emphasizing bagel production and maintaining popular items from R&D Foods. In addition to Gertie's new location, the couple will open Trudie’s Tavern at 524 Court Street in Carroll Gardens. This address was previously home to Buttermilk Channel for almost two decades, and the menu will feature steak and rotisserie chicken, including unique dishes like matzo crusted fried chicken-and-waffles, prepared by former Gertie chef Mike Cain. Both ventures are part of the couple’s growing hospitality group, RAD.

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Gertie will relocate to a new, smaller venue focusing on takeout.

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The new location will emphasize bagel production and popular offerings from R&D Foods.

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Trudie’s Tavern will open in the former Buttermilk Channel space, targeting traditional comfort food.

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Chef Mike Cain, formerly of Gertie, will lead the kitchen at Trudie’s Tavern.

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Both establishments are under the RAD hospitality group, indicating ambitious growth plans.

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The couple has opted for less complexity, focusing on manageable restaurant concepts.

"We were baking and smoking stuff on premise, trying to be this juggernaut of Russ and Daughters and Katz’s in one place."

Nate Adler discusses the goals for Gertie's new bagel production.

"This is a more manageable, downsized layout from Williamsburg, convenient to Gertrude’s."

Adler explains the strategic decision behind the new restaurant setups.

The couple's strategic move to relocate and open new restaurants highlights their adaptability in the competitive New York dining scene. By focusing on well-loved classics like bagels and the innovative twist on brunch offerings, they aim to attract both loyal customers and new clientele. The emphasis on takeout could also align with ongoing trends in the culinary landscape, where convenience remains a priority for diners. This repositioning may set a precedent for how restaurants can thrive amidst shifting consumer behavior, especially in urban settings.