Grindhaus Readies for Debut; Vermont Market & Pharmacy Saved

RED HOOK— Grub Street learns that the long awaited Red Hook sausage shop Grindhaus will be a participant at the upcoming rival to the Brooklyn Flea, the Red Hook Mercado. Also on board: Fernando Martinez of Country Boys, Rafael Soler of Soler Dominicana, and FattyCakes NY, a Brooklyn based cookie company. [GS]

CARROLL GARDENS— Lost City reports that Vermont Market & Pharmacy in Carroll Gardens may open after all. Progress has been slow at the potential "old-timey, Green, locavore, soda fountain," but Discovery Channel show Construction Intervention was on the scene over the weekend to help out. [LC]

FLATIRON— Lebanese restaurant Ilili is launching brunch this weekend. There are a la carte options and a $25 prix fixe. [EaterWire]

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