{"id":25513,"date":"2026-01-01T13:50:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T18:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/fusion-east-expanding-to-glenmore-manor-in-brownsville-in-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-01-01T13:50:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T18:50:03","slug":"fusion-east-expanding-to-glenmore-manor-in-brownsville-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/fusion-east-expanding-to-glenmore-manor-in-brownsville-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Fusion East Expanding To Glenmore Manor in Brownsville in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: black;\">Fusion East, the East New York restaurant known for Caribbean and soul food, is preparing to open a second Brooklyn location, this time in Brownsville.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"caret-color: #000000; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; widows: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px;\" data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"365\"><span style=\"color: black;\">Fusion East Brownsville is planned for 117 Glenmore Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212, as part of the Glenmore Manor development at the intersection of Christopher Avenue and Glenmore Avenue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"caret-color: #000000; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; widows: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px;\" data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"638\"><strong data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"412\"><span style=\"color: black;\">Second Location Planned For 2026<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"caret-color: #000000; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; widows: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px;\" data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"638\"><span style=\"color: black;\">The Brownsville outpost has been projected to open in 2026. The new space is expected to span about 5,100 square feet and offer dine-in service, takeout, catering, and a dedicated event area for private gatherings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"caret-color: #000000; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; widows: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px;\" data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"873\"><strong data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"694\"><span style=\"color: black;\">Dine-In, Catering, Full Bar, And Food Truck Option<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"caret-color: #000000; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; widows: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px;\" data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"873\"><span style=\"color: black;\">According to plans for the site, the venue will feature Fusion East\u2019s lunch, brunch, and dinner offerings, along with a full bar. The concept also includes a food truck option. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"caret-color: #000000; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; widows: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px;\" data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"873\"><span style=\"color: black;\">\u201cFusion East has always been about more than food, it\u2019s about community,\u201d said <strong>Fusion East owner,\u00a0 Andrew Walcott<\/strong>. \u201cBringing Fusion East to Glenmore Manor allows us to serve Brownsville with the same Caribbean and soul food flavors our guests love, while creating a welcoming space for families, celebrations, and everyday moments. We\u2019re proud to be part of what\u2019s next for this neighborhood.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"caret-color: #000000; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; widows: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px;\" data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1125\"><strong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"922\"><span style=\"color: black;\">A Culinary And Community Hub In Brownsville<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"caret-color: #000000; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; widows: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px;\" data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1125\"><span style=\"color: black;\">The restaurant is expected to serve as a new dining destination for Caribbean and soul food fans while also functioning as a local gathering place tied to Brownsville\u2019s ongoing revitalization efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"caret-color: #000000; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; widows: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px;\" data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1402\"><strong data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1165\"><span style=\"color: black;\">Glenmore Manor Development Details<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"caret-color: #000000; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; widows: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px;\" data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1402\"><span style=\"color: black;\">Glenmore Manor, led by Brisa Builders, Lemle &amp; Wolff, and the African American Planning Commission, Inc. (AAPC)\u2014is slated to bring 230 affordable homes to Brownsville for low-income families, seniors, and formerly homeless individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"caret-color: #000000; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; widows: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px;\" data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1751\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><span style=\"color: black;\">The project also includes roughly 20,000 square feet of commercial and community space, with plans for a Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union branch, a locally owned salon, and facilities for the Central Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation (CBEDC), aimed at supporting small businesses, nonprofits, and programs for young entrepreneurs.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fusion East, the East New York restaurant known for Caribbean and soul food, is preparing to open a second Brooklyn location, this time in Brownsville. 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