Thursday Spotlight: La Merced, Greenpoint’s New ‘Immigrant-Owned’ Juice Bar

La Merced, the delicious new juice bar at 1008 Manhattan Ave., opened two weeks ago, and the smoothies are as rich and colorful as the vibrant colors seen on the shop’s exterior. The owners of La Merced bring a Mexican flair to the menuthat reflects their upbringing; pitaya bowls, luchador smoothies, and Mexicano juices are just a few items on this health-filled menu that also boasts salads, toasts, cold-pressed shots and more. Here,…