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New Biz: Another Gourmet Market, a CBD Store, Driving School, and More

Irina Groushevaia

Nov 8, 2019 — 2 min read

Welcome to our business column, where we’ll share news on expansions, new biz, pop-ups turned storefronts, and more.

The popular bakery Paris Baguette is opening its second Brooklyn location in Sunset Park. Opening today, on November 8, the brand new bakery-café seats 42 and offers plenty of room to either dine in or take to-go. Their menu has a wide range of fresh baked goods, cakes, salads, and seasonal beverages.

Address: 5810 8th Avenue

Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

Brooklyn Harvest Market

The gourmet grocery retailer found their fourth location in East Williamsburg. It features full-service butcher and seafood counters, fresh produce, specialty and prepared foods. The market will take the site of the old Williamsburg White Castle. The plan to open in 2020.

Address: 781 Metropolitan Avenue

Hours: TBD

Your CBD Store

An organic CBD storefront from Florida is coming to the heart of Park Slope. Their main focus is to educate consumers on the potential benefits of CBD products. These products — from skin care to edibles to pet supplements — are an alternative way to deal with stress-induced symptoms. Grand opening is November 26 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Address: 195 5th AvenueHours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

US Mule CDL Driving School

US Mule CDL Driving School announced its second location in Brighton Beach after two successful years at their Red Hook location. The driving school offers professional driving lessons for all major vehicles: cars, trailer trucks, buses, and more.

Address: 277 Brighton Beach Ave

Hours: Monday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Are you opening a business? Did you see a new storefront go up? Did your favorite pop-up find a permanent home? Please let us know.

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Paris Baguette