Restaurant Blotter: Carroll Gardens Brewery Rumors Swirl; Mandy's Closes; Le Grand Fooding Arrives

Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill represent the crossroads of Brooklyn gastronomy. The blotter is our weekly roundup of restaurant happenings, events and deals.

Carroll Gardens Brewery Rumors Swirl

After on the future opening of Other Half Brewery at 195 Centre Street between Smith Street and Hamilton Avenue, a flurry of comments came from residents curious as to whether the business will include a tasting room or bar area, and who in fact is behind the brew?

At least one commenter and an anonymous source has asserted that three men are behind the operation: Samuel Richardson of Kelso joined by Matt Monahan and Andy Burman of . 

Whether this is true or not has yet to be confirmed or denied by the brewery owners, who continue to lay low. If anyone else has tips on the new space, send them to Carroll Gardens Patch!

Mandy's Healthy Cafe and Juice Bar Closes

According to a reliable tipster, the juice and health-food cafe located at 227 Smith Street, , has closed for good. It was in business for just over a year. Sad news for meat-free neighbors, as this was one of only a handful of local businesses that offered an extensive vegan menu. 

The Brooklyn-French Connection Continues

According to Grub Street, details on Le Grand Fooding's Brooklyn events have been released and a handful of local establishments, including , , , and will be participating in luncheons, campfires, tasting menus and more. Bon!

Expanded is Almost Ready!

More details to come soon...