In a homegrown success story, Van Leeuwen announced a major expansion after raising $18.7 million in funding from the private equity firm NextWorld Evergreen. The beloved local ice cream brand has gone bi-coastal […]
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Greenpoint Original Pizza Opening at Former Carmine’s Original Pizza This Saturday
A new pizzeria is scheduled to open this Saturday morning in a cozy Norman Avenue storefront that was formerly home to Carmine’s Original Pizza. Greenpoint Original Pizza (93 Norman Ave.) […]
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Greenpoint Beer & Ale Co. Celebrates Phil Collins Day Ahead of Grand Reopening
Something was in the air Saturday afternoon. The dulcet tones of Phil Collins, yes, but also the yeasty aroma of craft beer. Greenpoint Beer and Ale Co., a local brewery […]
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Humboldt & Jackson Closing With “Smiles” as Meat Hook Founders Plan New Restaurant in Same Space
After opening in July 2014, Humboldt & Jackson (434 Humboldt St.) will close this month with “smiles and high fives,” co-owner Bill Reed says, as the timing was right for […]
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Local Loves Blooms: Preview Our “Love Grows in Brooklyn” Valentine’s Market Vendors!!
Valentine’s Day is almost here, Greenpointers! Get into the mood, grab your boo, and see what’s budding at our “A Love Grows in Brooklyn” themed Valentine’s Market. On Sunday, Feb 9th […]
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Greenpoint Indonesian Restaurant Selamat Pagi Will Close in February
Greenpoint Indonesian restaurant Selamat Pagi (152 Driggs Ave.) will close on February 22nd after eight years on Driggs Avenue. After the team behind Van Leeuwen Ice Cream opened the restaurant […]
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McCarren Park House Plans Include Restaurant and More Bathrooms
NYC Parks and Brooklyn Bazaar co-owners Belvy Klein and Aaron Broudo presented two weeks ago at January’s Brooklyn Community Board 1 meeting on the plan to bring a “family-friendly” restaurant […]
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Greenpoint’s Park Deli Reopens After Temporary Closure
Park Deli (209 Nassau Ave.) is open again after closing last week following an inspection by the Dept. of Health. A January 16th DOH inspection resulted in a series of […]
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Classic Nassau Avenue Deli Closed by Department of Health
Park Deli (209 Nassau Ave.) is closed following an inspection on January 16th by the NYC Dept. of Health. The cherished McGolrick Park-adjacent Park Deli (209 Nassau Ave.), which […]