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The new breezy Troutman Street bar opened up in mid-May.
The new breezy Troutman Street bar opened up in mid-May.
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While some may still be mourning the loss of Tandem in October 2015, Bushwick’s notoriously quick lease turnaround and notably lit nightlife scene have culminated to deliver us Mad Tropical, an island-themed bar, nestled in Tandem’s old location at 236 Troutman St.
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