by Kea 
During my sabbatical in Queens, I became obsessed with two things: The Wire and restaurant ambiance. I thought the battle not to get fat was tough when fought on the Greenpoint front, but I quickly found that in Queens, aka Food Disney Land, “plump” was always just one bite away.
And I became spoiled: extreme ambiance is the standard in Queens. In German restaurants, it’s always Oktoberfest. I found a Nepalese restaurant that made me…
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Amen to that. My husban would agree as well. My “Italian Meatball” can’t live without my mama’s pierogis
I haven’t been to Karczma, but it looks beautiful inside…I really need to check it out.
I really enjoy Lomzynianka on Manhattan near Nassau. They are super cheap, and while they don’t have beer to sell they do let you bring your own in (making it even cheaper). It makes me feel like I am in someones dinning room. No frills, but wonderful in it’s own way.
are there any good german restaurants in greenpoint?
not in Greenpoint but lower Manhattan.
Aside from that, you have to visit Ben’s Best on Queens Boulevard, across the street from Marshalls.
Order pastrami on rye-you won’t regret.
Tha is, hands down the best sandwich I have ever had!