Inwood residents voiced opposition to Mamajuana Cafe's plan to open a new restaurant.
Mamajuana was closed by the Health department after receiving 82 violation points, but reopened Friday night.
The controversial Inwood restaurant Mamajuana will meet with Lower East Side neighbors to talk about its arrival.
The Dyckman Street favorite is nearing a deal to take over a former music venue on Norfolk Street.
Mamajuana and Il Sole were ranked amongst the worst restaurants in Inwood in terms of restaurant violations.
A vote against Mamajuana's license renewal by Community Board 12 came too late, says the State Liquor Authority.
Community Board 12 chose to table a vote on the license renewal of a controversial Inwood restaurant.