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5 Burro Gets Closer in Red Hook; Total Franklin Street Immersion Takes Over Greenpoint

Ditmas Park: Junction 583 has moved into the recently closed Pomme de Terre spot with plans to open in late June. [Ditmas Park Blog]


Greenpoint: The one-day-only Total Franklin Street Immersion kicks off Saturday at noon, offering discounts and specials at twenty bars, restaurants, and shops along Franklin Street. Passes to the event are free and may be picked up at Champion Coffee, the Diamond, and Black Rabbit. [Brooklyn Based]


Midtown: The Rickshaw Dumpling Truck has launched a line of “nice-icles” ice pops, in flavors like Mango Lassi, Calamansi, and Thai Coffee. [Fork in the Road/VV]


Leña Latin Grill is set to open in the space previously occupied by Rainbow Deli and Chinese on 35th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. [Midtown Lunch]


Red Hook: New signage at 5 Burro Café on Columbia Street indicates the Mexican spot will open soon. [Brownstoner]


Williamsburg: Margo Patisserie Café is now open at 667 Driggs Avenue. [Free Williamsburg]

5 Burro Gets Closer in Red Hook; Total Franklin Street Immersion Takes Over