If you’ve ever walked into a shop where you’ve wanted to hold every little thing because of its finery, craftsmanship, and design, 50 Norman will make you feel like a kid in a candy shop.
The new Japanese eatery and market located at (you guessed it) 50 Norman Street just had its soft opening, and Greenpointers got to visit and take in the extremely well-curated ceramics, ingredients, and household tchotchkes.
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