Plantega can be found at several local bodegas.
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Local Polish Market, Busy Bee, Closing Permanently in October
After almost 50 years in the neighborhood, Busy Bee Food Exchange is closing its doors. Owned by the Konopka family, Busy Bee sells Polish specialties, including a variety of fresh bread, pierogi, meat, produce and beer.
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Newly Formed North Greenpoint Construction Task Force Meets Tonight (9/18, 6PM)
This is your opportunity to directly engage with Assembly Member Emily Gallagher, Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Congressmember Nydia Velazquez’s offices about any questions or concerns you may have about the construction projects happening in our neighborhood.
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Greenpoint Wine Bar Coast and Valley Closing at End of October
Owners Eric and Stephanie said that Coast and Valley did not bounce back like they hoped it would after the pandemic. The second reason Coast and Valley is closing is due to Stephanie’s health.
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Community Cookbook: Panzón’s Shrimp Ceviche
Mexico City inspired bar Panzón has shared its recipe for its light and delicious shrimp ceviche, perfect for the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month
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Greenpoint This Week: Muchmore’s Reopened, Acme Smoked Fish Had Book Launch Party, Keep McGuinness Moving Advocates Marched, and More
Openings, closings, and protests. Here’s your week, Greenpoint!
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McGuinness Advocacy Groups Clash During Rally
Another update in the ongoing battle over the controversial boulevard.
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The Lineup Dinner Series, Highlighting Hard Work of Line Cooks, Features Four Horsemen’s Chef Vogt
The series highlights a trio of the city’s most talented line cooks, making them Executive Chef for the night. The goal of the dinners is to shine a spotlight on these unsung heroes who work behind-the-scenes every day.
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Asia Rice Noodles Opens on Manhattan Avenue with Casual Chinese
This newest Chinese spot serves, you guessed it, rice noodles. Owner Jason Jiangnan Zheng, who was once a dancer, calls the main menu item “Chinese pasta.”
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Celebrate Five Leaves’ 15th Birthday This Friday
For 15 years, Five Leaves has been an anchor at the intersection of Lorimer, Bedford, and Nassau Streets, facing McCarren Park. While other nearby restaurants opened and closed, Five Leaves survived, even through the pandemic.