Dumbo Food Tidbits

1) Choice Dumbo Opening in Spring 2009

Choice Greene (Photo: Hannah Whitaker/New York Magazine)

In July 2008, we noted that Choice Markets will be occupying the ground floor at J Condo. NY Magazine writes that Choice Greene, a gourmet grocery opened last month in Clinton Hill. The Dumbo location, called Choice Dumbo is reported to open by the spring and will be a bakery/cafe at the Jay Street and York Street corner.

2) Hecho en Dumbo New Year’s Eve Party

Celebrate New Year’s eve at Hecho en Dumbo. They will be serving their amazing Mexican cuisine from 7pm to midnight and offering free Mexican beer from 10-11pm plus complementary glass of Champagne to ring in the new year. All this plus music/DJ by Amylulita and Marcelo Cunning (Nacotheque) with guest DJ Yumiko and a special ‘secret performance’ at 12:30am. RSVP $35/ Door $45/$10 after 12am. All night dancing until 4am. 111 Front Street, Brooklyn, NY 718-855-5288

3) reBar New Year’s Eve Party

reBar will be serving full course ‘last supper of 2008’ on December 31. $45 includes prix fixe dinner and drink: salad, appetizer, main course, dessert, and a drink. Music by The Brett Thompson Trio from 6:30 – 9:30 (Swinging Jazz). Seatings from 5:30 through 8:30. There is also a ‘last drink of 2008’ choice for $100 per head, which includes 6 hours of premium open bar from 9pm-3am, Champagne toast at midnight, a buffet, party favors, and DJ GS at 10pm. Dancing all night. For info and reservations, go to rebarnyc.com/newyear.html. 147 Front Street, Brooklyn, NY


More New Year’s eve parties to come. If you’d like to list your NYE party or dinner, email us.

2 Comment

  • I liked Choice Green the first time it came to DUMBO – I think it’s called Forager’s.
    I love this neighborhood, but a little more variety in the commercial ventures would be welcome.

  • I liked Choice Green the first time it came to DUMBO – I think it’s called Forager’s.
    I love this neighborhood, but a little more variety in the commercial ventures would be welcome.