Streetlevel: Greene Grape Behind New Gourmet Market
The cat’s out of the bag. While word of a gourmet market replacing South Portland Antiques has been out for a few weeks, details have been scarce. Until now. A reader forwarded us a job listing for an assistant manager at the new store that just popped up on Craigslist. It reveals that the owner…
The cat’s out of the bag. While word of a gourmet market replacing South Portland Antiques has been out for a few weeks, details have been scarce. Until now. A reader forwarded us a job listing for an assistant manager at the new store that just popped up on Craigslist. It reveals that the owner of the spot is Greene Grape, the wine store down the street. From the ad: “The Greene Grape is opening a full service specialty foods store with butcher, fishmonger, cheese and charcuterie.” The focus will be on “local, small production and sustainably produced products.” We’re particularly psyched for the butcher and fishmonger that will be onsite. We’re hearing an opening is targeted for January 1, but expect to see an awning go up in the next few days.
Streetlevel: South Portland Antiques Out, Gourmet Deli In [Brownstoner] GMAP
4:50, would you really pay the $14/ loaf that Choice Market charges? I still haven’t recovered from being asked “Do you want the WHOLE loaf?” when buying bread there– I guess people can only afford a partial loaf with those prices… anyway, when I found out the WHOLE loaf was going to be $14, I decided I didn’t need bread so badly after all.
I’m with you, 4:50–I will likely avoid this shop simply because of Greene Grape’s connection.
They are masters of spin and little else. Worse yet, they tried to block the opening of every new wine store in the area. Not really very civic-minded at all.
And what about the new restaurant on Dekalb across the street from Brooklyn Hospital? Can’t remember the name but I walked by last night and it looks very nice – a big step up for that crummy stretch.
I second 3:43! Gimme the chip shop!
and more importantly, I noticed the Bodegas space is just about ready to open, but what IS it going to be? Also, there is a new restaurant about to open on Fulton and Grand that looks nice and cozy. I was told it’s going to be a soul food restaurant. But what’s the Bodegas spot?
sadly, the women who runs the Greene Grape (her brother owns it) is a complete snob and has zero hospitality. It cracks me up because they really don’t have a great selection of wines, affordable or not, for the amount of press they get. I stopped going there after my 2nd visit in a row and second dealing with her. She has no manners and I really can’t say I would even bother spending any money at this establishment. I would love to get back the 500 I spent on those cases of wine anyday.
I’ll get my bread at Choice Market or Joyce and my Cheese in town of in Prospect Heights at Juenelles (spelling?) on Vanderbuilt before I waste my money here anyday. It’s too bad but I’m not gonna budge for these bozos.
I wish that the Chip Shop would open a shop in the CH/FG area. the brit beer is a favorite and if i was picking the #1 thing that I wish the nabe had.. it’d be that. Sadly i’d be 45lbs heavier too.
Actually, I think Marquet Patisserie makes one of the most tasteless baguettes imaginable so I hope the new place carries some quality bread.
For years L’epicerie carried Amy’s Bread–the BEST, IMO. It would be great if this new store could stock Amy’s.
This is the #1 thing that the neighborhood has been crying out for. If they make the selection consistently high quality and fresh, I think they’ll do a brisk business. I’d also like to see fresh bread, another needed thing in the area (although the patisserie across the street sells a good baguette). How exciting!