by Emma Davey 
Last year, Greenpointers broke the news that a new restaurant would take over the space that was formerly home to IRL Gallery (80 Franklin Street). Cecily, from industry veterans Kristin Ma, Stephan Ilnyckyj, and Tara Noble, hopes to be a neighborhood hang-out spot, functioning as a cafe during the day and a full-service restaurant at night.
Cecily is still months away from opening, but in the meantime, locals can enjoy a sneak preview of the…
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