by Julia M 
Good afternoon, Greenpointers.
Now that Valentine’s Day and the Super Bowl are over, it seems like we’re in the sleepy, holiday-free part of the winter. Counting down the days until spring, though the recent reprieve from the cold weather was much needed.
Openings and closings – Plant-based Mexican spot Xilonen closed down after just about a year. If you now need a fix for vegan food, check out this recipe for creamy, vegan tomato sauce.
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