by Rosie 
On a gorgeous springlike evening last week, Jen G and I popped into the newly opened Brooklyn Safehouse for an early dinner. This is the place at 120 Franklin Street, which seems to have been in the making for at least two years and finally opened its doors last month.
The friendly host Miguel told us that Brooklyn Safehouse used to be just that: a refuge for sought-after locals to lie low and…
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Hey Greenpoint Oldtimers ~
Does anyone remember the original habitant of this space — the bar called “The 120” ? …lots of fun people and good times
Let’s wish Brooklyn Safehouse a long and prosperous run. It sounds like just the place to reignite the loyalty of former Franklin Street clientele.
walked into this place. its awful. just god awful. uninspired, bland, and boring.
The owner/manager was the biggest tool as well. no wonder…