After a brief run in Industry City, fine dining concept Confidant is moving to Brooklyn Heights, according to a liquor license application filed with Brooklyn Community Board 2.
Co-founders and Roberta’s alums Daniel Grossman and Brendan Kelley opened Confidant in March 2025 in Industry City, widely viewed as an ambitious move — to open one of the only fine dining concepts in an area perhaps best known for a two-story Costco and its $1.50 hot dog-soda combo.
Confidant put up a valiant effort, creating a cozy, industry-chic environment. The restaurant served a rotating seasonal menu — mentions of their prawn pot pie are inescapable — accompanied by a dessert program devised by Mariah Neston, of Le Rock fame. Confidant also offered a lunch menu for the commuters looking for a break from the ubiquitous slop bowl. However, the restaurant announced its last service would be on Nov. 9, writing in an Instagram post, “this isn’t goodbye, just see you soon.”
True to their word, Confidant is preparing to open in 127 Atlantic Ave. The 2,000 square foot space formerly housed Colonie for 14 years before the restaurant closed in November. In fact, the development comes at the tail end of a string of painful restaurant closures in the area, including Pips, Clover Hill, Park Plaza Diner and Hildur.
Confidant opens its doors in early February with a brunch service launching shortly thereafter.
