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Brooklyn has waited far too long for a French Dip Combo, but soon enough the borough's first Arby's will be opening and putting an end to its curly fry-less days. And boy oh boy, is it the fanciest Arby's you ever did see.

Get ready for Curly Fries and Onion Petals® and Roast Beef galore, Brooklyn—Arby's is nearly ready to open its doors. Lost City reports from the landmarked Gage & Tollner space at 374 Fulton Street, and says the franchise will open in a few weeks. "Construction was underway today, with lots of activity inside. I must say, the famous interior, gas lights and all, looked in fine shape." Nothing a giant, neon Arby's hat won't fix.

Brooklyn, you are thisclose to gaining access to Bacon Cheddar Roastburgers™, Bronco Berry Dipping Sauce®, and other assorted food stuffs that will lead to your eventual heart attack. That's right, Arby's is officially opening after many obstacles in setting up shop at the landmarked 372 Fulton Street space. The Brooklyn Paper reports that the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted 7-1 in support of the newly revised Arby's design plan, even if it does include a giant menu board they aren't so thrilled with. The LPC's Roberta Washington stated, “The sign is the one thing that prevents this proposal from being fantastic.” However, project architects countered, declaring that "some kind of large menu board is necessary because Arby’s diners are accustomed to ordering from wall-mounted menu boards." C'mon Arby's customers, class it up a little! In the meantime, look for a late summer opening.

The Landmarks Preservation Committee discussed the proposed renovations to 347 Fulton Street in a meeting this week, as Arby's works towards turning the historic Gage & Tollner space (previously a T.G.I.Fridays) into their standard fast food chain restaurant. Brownstoner reports back, saying, "A majority (six) of the LPC commissioners voted to send the Arby's team back to the drawing board, taking particular exception to their plans for a light-colored floor and the size and structure of the booths and ordering counter; in addition, the commissioners didn't care for the proposed removal of a portion of the mirrored arcade and the addition of certain illuminated signs." The LPC hopes that the Arby's folks will stray from their franchise aesthetic—and after all, isn't that the point of moving into the space anyway? While you wait to sink your teeth into a roast beef sandwich or 1040-calorie sausage gravy biscuit, read Lost City's comparison between the new and the original establishment.

Not too long ago Brownstoner reported on a rumor that a fast food restaurant was looking to set up shop at the former Gage & Tollner space at 374 Fulton Street in Downtown Brooklyn, where the likes of Mae West dined back in the day. The Daily News has now discovered it will be home to the roast beef sandwich slingers of Arby's. The Landmarks Preservation Commission did say there would be a meeting addressing the proposed alterations to the historic interior, but insisted the gas lamps and wall-length mirrors would remain. However, the franchisee Raymond Chera told the News: “We’re keeping everything in place, and anything we move in will be nonpermanent and easy to move out. It will probably be the most beautiful Arby’s ever.” But will it be prettier than the T.G.I.Friday's that was there before it? Meanwhile, over in Queens things at Arby's are looking quite a bit different.

A speeding U-Haul driver lost control and drove into an Arby's in Fresh Meadows, Queens, killing one customer.