by Emma Davey Many locals were dismayed to see that Grand Republic Cocktail Club (19 Greenpoint Ave.) quickly and quietly shuttered last summer. Luckily, a new team will breathe life into the space, and they didn’t have to go very far to do it —Homer Murray, from 21 Greenpoint next door, will take over. And the Banks Tavern team hopes to keep the same relaxed vibe that locals liked about Grand Republic.
“The aim is to give the…
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