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With the sun starting to peek out from behind the clouds today and a high of 90 expected for tomorrow, it’s pretty safe to say that summer’s on its way. To celebrate, here’s a list of great Ditmas spots where you can chow down in the great
1738 sheepshead bay rd
A sign hangs in the newly constructed glass storefront of Munchinette, at 1738 Sheepshead Bay Road, proudly declaring that the business will reopen soon. The eatery – with its smoothies, wraps, sandwiches and protein shakes – has been closed ever since Superstorm Sandy flooded the corridor. Although we haven’t spoken to
1613 voorhies ave
Amid all the damage from Superstorm Sandy, at least one new eatery has been born. Espresso & Grill Room is now open at 1613 Voorhies Avenue. The location’s interior was still incomplete when the flood waters came, sparing them the cost of needing to redo everything, an owner told
1613 voorhies ave
Those who take the Voorhies Avenue route to the Sheepshead Bay train station may have been dismayed about the loss of a morning coffee place when Cupcake Kings closed back in June. [/cupcake-kings-on-voorhies-avenue-closed-for-good/] But, don’t despair, Espresso & Grill Room will replace the coffee and cupcake locale at 1613
1307 ave z
Puff Caffe, a hookah and fondue joint at 1307 Avenue Z is, uh, “close for renovation,” according to a sign on its roll-down gates. The sign tells passersby to call for information, but calls to the number given went to a disconnected line. It was about a year ago that
arbuz
Arbuz on Sheepshead Bay RoadThe future site of TreatPetite, the Arbuz spin-off. Accompanied by the sweet smell of fresh fruits and its colorful motif, Arbuz draws the attention of even the tiniest hands—a baby—who unknowingly nibbled away at some frozen yogurt and fruits. The dessert-filled cafe has existed
cafes
Welcome back to The Bite [/tag/the-bite/], Sheepshead Bites’ weekly column where we explore the foodstuffs of Sheepshead Bay. Each week we check out a different offering from one of the many restaurants, delis, food carts, bakeries, butchers, fish mongers, or grocers in our neighborhood. If it’s edible, we’
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Photo by Ray JohnsonMeet Layne Mosler, a “food pilgrim” and blogger over at Taxi Gourmet [http://www.taxigourmet.com/]. Mosler is on a never-ending journey to seek out the city’s top cuisine, as dictated by those who know New York the best: taxi drivers. In an article for the