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Two new Mexican restaurants open in Greenpoint, another coming soon from the Speedy Romero chef

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There’s no shortage of Mexican food in Greenpoint. We already have three of our favorites Vamos al Tequila, Acapulco, and Casa Publica to chose from. (The latter is technically on the border of Greenpoint and Willliamsburg, but whatever.) Now two more spots have opened up with another coming in 2018. First, there’s Good Move. A taco joint […]

Thai restaurant SriPraPhai has opened in Williamsburg

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SriPraPhai, the popular Thai restaurant in Queens has opened a location in Williamsburg. The new spot (at 176 North 9th Street) is in the space formerly held by another Thai restaurant, Qi Thai Grill. If you’ve ever been to Qi Thai Grill you will remember the ornate interior (pictured above), here’s hoping they will keep […]

Casino Clam Bar opens in former home of Semilla

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Critics favorite, Semilla, closed unexpectedly last year. Thankfully, a new restaurant called Casino Clam Bar has quietly opened from the same owners in its place. Casino Clam Bar is an 18-seat restaurant offering a high-end take on a Jersey Shore clam bar. They have stiff competition, with seafood favorites Maison Premiere and Extra Fancy just around the […]

Restaurant & bar roundup: A Warhol-themed bar and an Austin-style taco pop-up

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It’s December, typically a slow time for openings, but there are a couple of items we’d like to report. In South Williamsburg, there’s a new bar with an Andy Warhol theme. It’s called Silver Factory, a reference to the vibrant color of the walls at The Factory that the bar has reproduced. Their Facebook page […]

Peter’s Since 1969 and Park Luncheonette have both closed

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We told you about the surprisingly short lifespan of Littleneck Grand, which has shuttered. Add two more spots to the list. Peter’s Since 1969 closed last month unexpectedly (at least to us.) It was a staple when we wanted a quick bite: A distinctive addition to Bedford Avenue’s thicket of middling Asian restaurants, Peter’s was once […]

Pheasant opens in Williamsburg, Littleneck Grand has closed

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Now that winter is approaching, new openings have slowed down a bit in North Brooklyn. Defying the trend, Pheasant opened last week just off the Graham Avenue stop. We haven’t tried it yet, but it looks promising: Pheasant, a new Coastal-Mediterranean restaurant located at 445 Graham Avenue in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn officially opens its doors […]

BarGlory is now open in Greenpoint, second restaurant from the people behind Glasserie

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Nestled inside the Franklin Guesthouse hotel in Greenpoint is the second restaurant from the owners of Glasserie. BarGlory serves a fantastic fusion of Mediterranean and Asian dishes in an unassuming environment. Start with their fantastic dumplings, our favorite being Pumpkin, Ricotta & Spicy Apricot ($4 each), though the Shrimp Shu Mai and Lamb & Pistachio […]

Your guide to saving at local Williamsburg restaurants

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SPONSORED POST Williamsburg is one of New York’s premiere dining destinations so finding quality restaurants is never an issue. What is an issue, of course, is the blow to your wallet and your patience when you try to pick a restaurant. Enter Spotluck, a free app that simplifies mealtime decision-making with a wheel of local […]