Updated February 8, 2023
Happy Pączki Day! As if Greenpointers need another excuse to gorge on delicious sugary fried dough (thank you, Peter Pan), it’s officially Tlusty Czwartek (Fat Thursday), or the final Thursday ahead of Ash Wednesday and the start of fasting for Lent.
The Polish tradition is said to bestow a year’s worth of good luck for those who eat as many of the fluffy frosted treats that are similar to donuts as possible.…
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The biggest news in greenpoint is there is going to be a new pizzeria on 93 norman ave the site of former carmine original pizza that has been there for 35 years.
The new pizza owners are from Italy Pizza who are expanding to this location. The new pizza place shall be opened at the end of this month. So if you are a pizza lover, please stop by.
These things are delicious but if you are a senior or anybody that has stomach problems be prepared to have a stomach pump ready for the greasy fried end of it and a binding agent for the prunes in it if you are gonna see how many you can it.