Craft Beer: A Farewell to Spuyten Duyvil and a Look at Other Food and Drink News
Spuyten Duyvil: A Craft Beer Pioneer Closes Its Doors
New York City’s craft beer scene is losing a beloved institution. After two decades of serving an unparalleled selection of imported European beers, Spuyten Duyvil in Williamsburg is closing its doors on April 21. Owners Joe and Kim Carroll cite the current ubiquity of craft beer and rising rents as reasons for the closure.
Jollibee’s Brooklyn Debut
Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee has quietly opened its first Brooklyn location at 5212 Kings Highway in East Flatbush. Despite its reputation for grand openings and long lines, the restaurant debuted without fanfare on February 2. Jollibee now has five locations in New York City, including Woodside, Jamaica, and Midtown.
Renowned Irish Chef Darina Allen Visits New York
Darina Allen, the celebrated chef behind the Ballymaloe House and Cookery School in Ireland, is visiting New York this week. From March 12 to 14, she will host events at Sailor in Fort Greene, Archestratus Books in Greenpoint, and King in Soho. Allen will discuss Irish cuisine and her latest cookbook, “The New Ballymaloe Bread Book.”
Plnt Burger Closes Union Square Outpost
Plnt Burger, the vegan burger chain founded by Top Chef star Spike Mendelsohn, has closed its Union Square location. The restaurant announced the closure on Instagram, citing the growth of its other Manhattan locations as the reason for consolidation. Plnt Burger still has restaurants in Nomad and near Bryant Park.
