It all started with an idea, and a few years later, new restaurant Slick Willie (179 Meserole Avenue) is a dream come true for three friends, Jeremy, Josh, and Benjamin. […]
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New Italian ‘Le Fanfare’ Serves up Dinner with a Side of Jazz
In a neighborhood largely under occupation by the Haslegrave brothers, we walked into new bar and restaurant Le Fanfare to the pleasant surprise that it wasn’t another one of theirs. […]
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$7 Cocktails and Addictive Bar Food at Newly Renovated No. 7 North
Sandwich shop No. 7 Sub on Manhattan Avenue was closed over the summer for renovations. When it re-opened a few weeks ago, not only had the interior undergone a major […]
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Just Taste It: Delicious Pizza from Ria Bella
Do we really need another pizza place in Greenpoint? Well, probably not, but Ria Bella (1049 Manhattan Avenue) is pretty good and I am more than happy to add it […]
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Neo-Bistro ‘Le Fond’ Lends French Charm (and Great Food) to Greenpoint
Regular visitors to Greenpoint Library (and indeed anyone who frequently crosses the intersection of Norman and Leonard) may have noticed that changes have been afoot around that area recently. Antek, […]
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New Bistro ‘Esme’ Brings Modern American Fare to Manhattan Avenue
Esme, the newest restaurant to open on Manhattan Avenue, is named after the female protagonist in J.D. Salinger’s ‘For Esmé – with Love and Squalor’. Happily, the new bistro reflects […]
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Bread Brothers: Bagels, “A Gelateria of Cream Cheese,” and So Much More
Bagels, delicious bagels! With their amazing array of freshly baked goods and delicious cream cheeses, the brand new Bread Brothers Bagel Cafe will make you crave bagels for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
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12 Top Treats from Taste Williamsburg Greenpoint
The fifth annual Taste Williamsburg Greenpoint event happened on Sunday and it could not have been a better day for it.Brilliant sunshine, smiling faces, great music, totally manageable lines (mostly […]
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Jungle Cafe: Fresh, Delicious & Vegan
“Wow,” someone said as I waited in line on opening day. “I’m not even a vegetarian, but there’s definitely way too much bacon in this area. This is a relief.” […]
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New ‘Moe’s Doughs’ Brings the Croissant Donut to Greenpoint
Important Food News Flash: As of last Friday, Greenpoint got itself a second donut shop. Yep, that’s right, after many years of plain sailing, Peter Pan has finally got some […]