Emi, first reported for sale back in December by Right in Bay Ridge, now appears slated to reopen as Bay Ridge’s own – John’s Famous Deli.

‘John’s Famous’ is a no frills Bensonhurst haunt, known for their daily hot specials, but mostly their fresh cold cut hero sandwiches – which some contend are among the best in Brooklyn.

Their Bensonhurst flagship spot, a ‘joint’ in every sense of the word, is the kind of place someone might place an order for roast beef with melted mozzarella one minute, and find themselves walking out with a pair of Yankee tickets, a VHS of ‘Faces of Death,’ or an variety of ‘grown-up’ souvenirs available for purchase, the next.

Locals predict brisk interest in John’s Famous, but remain cautiously optimistic as to just how well their patent gruff, sweat-off the brow customer service attitude, on which their brand’s built, will co-exist with the more subdued sensibilities of their 3rd avenue cupcake and latte going neighbors just up the street at places like the more delicate, Little Cupcake Bakeshop.