Last summer, Greenpointers could be seen peering into the windows of Naked Dog, trying to guess when it would open. The restaurant been serving up delicious pastas to the neighborhood for several […]
Posts by Author Archives: Dakota
Dakota Kim is a writer and event producer. You can often find her buying wines at Dandelion, biking to Smorgasburg, shopping the farmers market in McGolrick, eating Van Leeuwen ice cream, and swimming in McCarren Pool.
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Brooklyn Lantern Charms with Jazz Concerts, Mondrian Decor and Classic Fare
Your first approach to the Box House Hotel, which holds the Brooklyn Lantern restaurant, is a bit confused. Box Street in North Greenpoint is so quiet that you wonder if you’re on […]
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A Q&A with Girlboss Nicole Williams of Made Real Vodka
Made Real Vodka proclaims that it’s for the “the makers, the moonlighters, and the hustlers.” If their events are any barometer, Made Real gets that life — the life of […]
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Adelina’s and Mississippi Vegan are Bringing You Truffles Galore
Adelina’s is putting on another pop-up Meatless event, this time collaborating with Mississippi Vegan‘s Timothy Pakron for a truffle-themed dinner. Greenpointers chatted with Adelina’s Toby Buggiani about the mycological meal that he […]
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Greenpoint Power Couples: Fashion Photographer Rachel Effendy and Art Curator Dakota Sica
Rachel Effendy and Dakota Sica are the kind of fun couple who make their projects and collaborations seem effortless. Dakota, Director at The Java Project in East Greenpoint, and Rachel, […]
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DAR 525 Brings Middle Eastern Flavors to Greenpoint
DAR 525 has opened its new location at 168 Driggs at Diamond, and it’s a hit with Greenpoint. The cozy, aromatic spot has been smartly decked out with décor from […]
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Red Star Bar is Back, and So Are Wings!
Red Star, the host of the Best Wings in Brooklyn contest, has returned to its roots as a sports bar. In the summer of 2015, after eight years as Red Star, the […]
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The Regal Brings Late Night Comfort Food to Williamsburg
The Regal (163 Hope St) bills itself as a diner, but the white brick facade and gold-hued bar are the first signs to indicate otherwise. Though its atmosphere is relaxed, this lovely restaurant’s roots lie […]
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Roebling Tea Room Adds New Menu, Huge Banquet Table
Syd Silver opened Roebling Tea Room in Williamsburg in 2005, and over a decade, it has weathered the storms of real estate around it. As bar after restaurant after concert venue around […]
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Super Love Sunday: Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Greenpoint
Valentine’s Day is on a Sunday this year. Sunday is so much more relaxed than Saturday — no one is pregaming for anything, rushing to get to the theatre, or frantically texting […]