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Greenpoint This Week: Cecily has a New Chef, Citroën and Hey Kids Comics! are Closing, and More

Good afternoon, Greenpointers. The holidays are almost here and that means you need to start planning your Thanksgiving feasts and thinking about where to shop small for gifts in the neighborhood. Don’t forget about those in need this month and volunteer at a local spot. Sadly, Hey Kids Comics! is closing its Greenpoint storefront, but…

Community Cookbook: Cecily’s Charred Broccoli Rabe with Chili Crisp, Yogurt, and Peanuts

Greenpoint’s Cecily (80 Franklin St.) is approaching its first anniversary next month with a new executive chef, James Salazar, and a new seasonal menu. For this week’s addition to the Community Cookbook, Chef Salazar has share his recipe for Charred Broccoli Rabe with the Chili Cheeks brand of chili crisp, yogurt, and peanuts, which he…

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Behind the Toque: An Interview with Cecily’s New Executive Chef, James Salazar

Greenpoint’s Cecily (80 Franklin St.) is approaching its first anniversary next month and has a lot to celebrate.  To start, the restaurant has welcomed a new executive chef, James Salazar, alongside a new seasonal menu. Chef Salazar has worked at local favorites Diner and Marlow & Sons, plus Manhattan hotspots Cafe Altro Paradiso and Estela.  Guests experiencing Chef…

The 2024 North Brooklyn Guide to Thanksgiving

North Brooklyn is home to a cornucopia of wonderful restaurants, and luckily, several of them are hosting Thanksgiving dinners in-house or offering catered feasts to enjoy at home. Scan the list below, make a reservation or pre-order, and let someone else handle the holiday cooking this year. This list includes North Brooklyn restaurants that have…

Apollo Bagels Opening Williamsburg Outpost in December

Popular Manhattan bagel shop, Apollo Bagels, is opening a new outpost in Williamsburg at 133 North 7th Street. This will be the brand’s third location, which they are aiming to open in early December.  The Williamsburg outpost will offer the same small menu as the Manhattan locations with plain, everything or sesame bagels. The three…

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Greenpoint This Week: NYC Marathon, Greenpoint Beer and Ale Co. to Close, and More

Good evening, Greenpointers. Hope everyone had a great, safe, and fun Halloween! This past week saw plenty of activity in our neighborhood, and we’re not yet done. Most notably, the NYC Marathon will cut through our neighborhood this Sunday. Check out our article to learn more about street closures (and drink specials!). Speaking of drinks,…

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