“This concept of converting the carnivore can show people that vegan food can be delicious, accessible, craveable”.
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Remembering Bars and Restaurants Greenpoint Lost in 2020
2020 was rough for independent businesses
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Several Women Attacked At Morgan Ave. L Station
“My immediate thought after it happened to me was, I really hope this doesn’t happen again to somebody else.”
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Winona’s, Café and Natural Wine Bar, Opens in Williamsburg
The all-day cafe serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails.
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A Petition Calls For New Safety Protocol at Nassau and Lorimer
Over 1700 people agree: The intersection at Nassau Avenue and Lorimer Street is dangerous. The triangular pedestrian crossway in question is the focus of a new Change.org petition to the […]
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The Meat Hook Launches Curbside Smokehouse
Those eager for comfort food on the go have a new, meaty option in the neighborhood. The Meat Hook (397 Graham Ave), the whole animal butcher, known for their excellent […]
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Xi’an Famous Foods to Reopen on Manhattan Avenue
It’s a pandemic miracle! Passersby on Manhattan Avenue this week breathed a sigh of relief seeing the signage at the former home of fast-casual chain, Xi’an Famous Foods: A banner […]
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Brooklyn Brewery Reopens Tasting Room
As the pandemic continues throughout the fall without an end in sight, more local businesses are finding ways to attract business and serve the community amidst ongoing limitations. Brooklyn Brewery […]
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Edy’s Grocer Debuts First Pop-Up This Weekend With Lebanese-Filipino Brunch
The buzz at and about Edy’s Grocer (136 Meserole Ave.), Greenpoint’s first Lebanese eatery and grocery store, hasn’t faded since local chef and caterer Edouard Massih opened his business in […]
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Greenpoint Holiday Lights Reach Fundraising Goal in Three Days
Just a few days after launching a GoFundMe to help fund the annual Greenpoint Holiday Lights, organizers Bess White and Nick Giannios exceeded their goal of $20,000. Both organizers say […]