Ample Hills’ Oompa Loompas will soon be doing their thing in Red Hook (NOTE: Do not actually refer to them as Oompa Loompas). via Facebook Ever since the news broke that Ample Hills was going to take their big time VC money (and Star Wars money maybe) and open up a giant ice cream factory here in Brooklyn, people have wondered where this modern day Willy Wonka factory was going to wind up. Brownstoner talked to Ample Hills co-owner Brian Smith about the future of the local ice cream makers and found out that the answer is everyone’s favorite neighborhood, Red Hook. Well, it’s our favorite neighborhood anyway. The new Ample Hills ice cream factory will be in a warehouse at 421 Van Brunt Street, right near Fairway and Hometown BBQ. In a move that’s sure to never stop the Willy Wonka jokes from certain bloggers, the factory will have elements like a retrofitted… Read More