If you thought it would end at the George Costanza bar, then you clearly underestimated Melbourne. When it comes to concept venues, our city has a penchant for the absurd (and the highly specific) – just look at the Bret Easton Ellis-inspired Glamorama or hip-hop kebab joint Biggie Smalls.
Now, Thornbury is about to welcome Larry David's, a self-described "New York-inspired bagelry with a focus on good coffee, juices and delicious takeaway bagels. With a homage to the great man himself."
First, some mood music:
When team Time Out were made aware of the soon-to-open bagelry, reactions came thick and fast.
Adam Jones, Digital Content Manager: "I hope the bagels aren't as dry as Larry's comedy".
Meg Crawford, Lifestyle Editor: "I couldn't give a flying fuck, I'm gluten intolerant".
Elise Bucholtz, Marketing Manager: "I'd much rather a bagel than an In-N-Out burger".
Rose Johnstone, Editor: "If they're looking for painfully awkward waiters I can think of a few good candidates".
Stefan Bugryn, Account Manager: "I hope it's not as disappointing as the George Costanza bar".
Delima Shanti, Listings Editor: "Pretty, pretty, pretty good".
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Our prediction: the natural successor to Larry David's will be an Elaine-themed café which only serves the tops of muffins. Wasn't there a name for that?