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Check out this article on BBook.com: http://www.blackbookmag.com/article/the-urban-legend-of-commerce The (Urban) Legend of Commerce The doors of 50 Commerce Street opened yet again on Thursday, February 7th, this time under the nothing-to-hide name Commerce. This marks the latest chapter in a nearly century-old story of a restaurant that’s been reincarnated more times than Siddhartha (but with a much better appetite).  It all started in the Pre-Prohibition days of 1911, when a cheeky little speakeasy called Blue Mill began serving up forbidden whiskey sours and much-needed debauchery at the corner of Commerce and Bedford Street. Rumor has it the daring (West) Villagers so loved their little haunt, they built secret underground tunnels under the kitchen through which to run their beloved rum while showgirls danced the Charleston and show offs played poker above. www.bbook.com