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Posted inEat & Drink
Remembering Bars and Restaurants Greenpoint Lost in 2020
2020 was rough for independent businesses
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Chiko Pivots From Omakase to Sichuan Takeout
Local businesses are continuing to shift their trajectories to best accommodate clientele during the pandemic. Oftentimes, for restaurants, this looks like an abridged menu, but popular upscale sushi restaurant Chiko […]
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This is Your Last Weekend to get Pheasant’s Amazing Sticky Buns (for a while)
Pheasant (445 Graham Avenue) has been delighting us since the beginning of the year with their caramel sticky buns at brunch, but sadly this weekend is your last chance this […]
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Neighborhood Gem The Bounty Abruptly Closes Its Doors
We are surprised and saddened to learn of The Bounty’s (131 Greenpoint Ave) sudden closing. We always loved how sitting at their bar felt like you were cozied up in […]
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Two Big Restaurants Have Expanded To North Brooklyn
News came out this week that two big names in New York City’s dining scene are expanding to Williamsburg and Greenpoint. The neighborhood is now home to one of Queens’ […]
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Freehold’s Studio Sessions Pay Tribute To Northern Brooklyn’s DIY Music Venue Past
Freehold (45 South 3rd St), located in south Williamsburg, is widely known as a freelancer’s oasis to get some work done while having a burger, taking a break to enjoy […]
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Greenpoint’s Other Canadian Restaurant, Chez Ma Tante
Losing Jimmy’s Diner on Franklin & Calyer was a hard loss to take. It was definitely one of the underrated neighborhood spots and a great place for a casual meal. […]
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Metropolitan Minibar Little King Reigns Supreme Over Graham L-Stop
If you’ve exited the Graham Avenue L station recently, a tiny newcomer tucked away next to the corner bodega and behind a knockout set of art deco doors may have caught […]
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Signature Cocktails: Cherry Point’s Delicious “A Sensitive Man”
I sat down at the bar at Cherry Point (664 Manhattan Avenue), trying to forget my post-election blues. I ordered a glass of wine and began to appreciate the decor and […]