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December openings: Benelux in Bushwick and The Hive in Williamsburg

December 10, 2018 By Robert Lanham

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With the impending L Train shutdown on the horizon, we’ve sadly seen a lot of restaurant closings in the last couple of months. Thankfully, we’ve seen some exciting openings too, such as Citroen and Palace Cafe.  Here are a couple more to add to the list. There’s a cosy diner in Bushwick called Benelux:

Benelux
The partners behind Little King, a bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, have set out to deliver the food of Belgium, as well as neighboring Netherlands and Luxembourg, in a diner setting. Colby Rasavong, who was at Husk in Charleston, S.C., is the chef. Mussels and fries, a ham-and-cheese sandwich that comes piled with fries, braised cabbage steak and a waterzooi stew of lentils and vegetables are on his menu, along with a collection of beers.

25 Bogart Street (Varet Street), Bushwick, Brooklyn, 718-366-3262, beneluxbk.com.

In addition,  there’s a new gastropub in Williamsburg called The Hive

Sandwiches and burgers make up the bulk of the pub-like menu at the Hive, a new Williamsburg restaurant helmed by two ABC Kitchen alum. Anton Dayrit and sous chef Minji Suh, who both worked at ABC Kitchen and ABC Cocina, have varied sandwich options like grilled merguez sausage sandwich, a fried chicken sandwich with espresso-infused honey, and a burger with a tomato-onion chutney. A pesto pasta, fish tacos, salads, and guacamole are also on deck. Owner and Brooklyn native Liz Mandarano considers it classic American fare with international influences.

119 Kent Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11249; (929) 337-6409; thehiverestaurant.com


 
 
 
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Our menu, décor and ethos are inspired by the honeybee, which gathers, collaborates and creates for the betterment of its community. Opening November 15th, 2018. . . . . . . . . #thehivewburg #eeeeeats #buzzfeast #eatlocal #locallygrown #chefsfeed #foodstagram #brooklyneats #williamsburg #wburg #newforkcity #hive #honeybee

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Brunch / Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon 📷 @editedbyalivia . . . . . . . . #thehivewburg #eeeeeats #buzzfeast #eatlocal #locallygrown #chefsfeed #foodstagram #brooklyneats #williamsburg #wburg #newforkcity #farmtotable #brunch #brooklynbrunch #eaterny #brunchtime

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Sneak Peek / Pretzel-encrusted pork schnitzel on a bed of Tartar sauce topped with arugula, sesame seeds, fresh citrus and tomatoes. Opening November 15, 2018. . . . . . . . . #thehivewburg #eeeeeats #buzzfeast #eatlocal #locallygrown #chefsfeed #foodstagram #brooklyneats #williamsburg #wburg #newforkcity #dinner #farmtotable

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It’s hard to capture just how beautiful this mural is. Huge thanks to @samantha_french and @aj_hauck for braving the cold and making this the first thing we see in the morning. And much respect to @royaltoncap for keeping this an artist wall. . . . . . . #mural #art #bushwick #brooklyn #bar #restaurant #artist

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Yo. Come get this. Our “drive-in” burger comes with white american cheese and fancy sauce on a martin’s potato roll and a side of house-made salt & vinegar chips. And it’s only 9 bucks!! 14 for a double!!! AND we have 19 beers to wash it down. . . . . . #eeeeeats #bar #restaurant #burger #draftbeer #beer #brooklyn #bushwick #chef #vinnaturel #naturalwine #barlife #doubleburger @gothamburgersocialclub @eater_ny

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Guys, if you’re not eating this cast iron pancake with maple-walnut praline, you’re brunching all wrong. @c0lbyjack . . . . . . . #pancake #brunch #brooklyn #bushwick #beer #vinnaturel #cocktails #bloodymary #benelux

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Filed Under: Bushwick, Restaurant & Bar News, Williamsburg Tagged With: Benelux, Diner, Gastropub, openings, The Hive



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