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Dim Sum Palace celebrates LIC grand opening in former location of Brooks 1890

Jul. 3, 2025 By sobrien July 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Dim Sum Palace, a New York City chain offering dim sum and a variety of other Chinese dishes, has opened its doors in Long Island City, replacing the historic neighborhood bar Brooks 1890.  Dim Sum Palace celebrated its grand opening at 24-28 Jackson…

Historic Long Island City institution Brooks 1890 ceases operations after 135 years

Jan. 17, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 17, 2025 By Shane O’Brien  Brooks 1890, a historic bar and restaurant that served as a cornerstone of Long Island City’s Court Square for over a century, has permanently closed its doors. The iconic establishment at 24-28 Jackson Ave. across from the Long Island City Courthouse shuttered last week… Read more »