In February, Greenpoint’s The Mallard Drake (43 Franklin St.) opened in the space that was previously home to The Diamond. Before that, Back Alley Bread sold pastries out of the bar, and it was rumored that the bakery may take over the kitchen when The Mallard Drake officially opened, however, that did not happen.
Instead, Tony Petillo, the owner of The Mallard Drake and Brooklyn Safehouse (120 Franklin St.), opened the former without food. So,…
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