Neighborhood Watch

Midnight Snacks at Castello Plan; March Madness Tourney at Pump Energy Food

Ditmas Park: Castello Plan, the wine bar companion to Mimi’s Hummus, has a new late-night menu featuring beausoleil oysters, crostini, and a ricotta blini with blueberry compote. [DitmasParkBlog]
East Village: Caffé Buon Gusto on Avenue B and Fifth Street will remain vacant for the time being. The restaurant’s appearance before the Community Board regarding its liquor license was scrapped. [EV Grieve]
Grand Central: Preview some of the St. Patrick’s Day–themed treats available at the massive Terminal Market. [Feisty Foodie]

Midtown East: Pump Energy Food is hosting their own March Madness pool; the winner gets “a party for 10” at their newest location on 52nd Street between Lexington and Third Avenue. Enter your brackets online (the password is pump52nd) before Thursday. [Grub Street]
Midtown West: Most of newcomer Buk Balkan Bistro’s menu falls above the $10 benchmark, but a 30 percent off promotion might make a quick lunch affordable. [Midtown Lunch]
Sunset Park: An awning for Jules Coffee House has sprung up at the massive 725 Fourth Avenue apartment complex. [Brownstoner]

Midnight Snacks at Castello Plan; March Madness Tourney at Pump Energy Food