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Neighborhood News in Greenpoint and Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Posts by Author Archives: Desirée Flores

Desirée Flores is a L.A. native with almost a decade spent in NYC. She spends her days working on beauty product launches and her evenings exploring Brooklyn. She lives in Greenpoint and can never sit still. Instagram: @desireenyc

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The Drift, Greenpoint’s Secret Ski Lodge goes Southwest

by Desirée FloresNovember 16, 2017November 13, 2017

The Drift (579 Meeker Ave) is your neighborhood local bar if you happen to be in this far northeast corner of Greenpoint on the edge of Brooklyn. If you haven’t visited […]

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Chicano Batman Packs Warsaw on Fall Tour for ‘Freedom is Free’

by Desirée FloresOctober 17, 2017October 18, 2017

Chicano Batman packed Warsaw (261 Driggs Ave) for their second night in New York City. The fall tour supports their album Freedom Is Free, released in March. The album is among Billboard’s […]

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Show Review: Yelle Set Off A Dance Party at Rough Trade Last Weekend

by Desirée FloresOctober 6, 2017October 6, 2017

The French dance-pop group Yelle played sold-out shows this past weekend, packing the house at Rough Trade (64 N 9th St) on the Brooklyn stop of their Yelle Dance Party Tour. […]

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Westlight Celebrates One Year in Williamsburg

by Desirée FloresSeptember 22, 2017September 25, 2017

The William Vale hotel is one of the most obvious additions to Williamsburg’s skyline and the beautiful Westlight sits at its very top. Luckily for us, they scored James Beard-winning chef Andrew Carmellini to […]

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Savor the Last of Summer with a Picnic in the Park

by Desirée FloresAugust 11, 2017August 11, 2017

North Brooklyn may not have the vast green destination of Prospect Park, but there are several scattered parks that are perfect for picnics. We’ve put together a list of places […]

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Franz Ferdinand’s Bold New Line-up Rocks Warsaw

by Desirée FloresJune 7, 2017June 7, 2017

Franz Ferdinand played to a sold-out house last night at Warsaw (261 Driggs Ave) on their first tour since 2014 supporting Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action. The band’s new lineup is […]

Posted inEat & Drink

Diamond Lil, a Nouveau Bar on Nassau

by Desirée FloresJune 1, 2017June 1, 2017

A couple of weekends ago, Diamond Lil quietly opened its doors at 179 Nassau Avenue. The bar takes its name from a risqué Broadway play by former Greenpoint resident, playwright, Hollywood star […]

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Norman, a New Nordic (Almost 24-hour) Dining Destination

by Desirée FloresMay 23, 2017May 22, 2017

Norman (29 Norman Ave) is now officially open as an all-day café, restaurant, and bar serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Though there were a few months of delay, it seems that […]

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All Aboard: The Brooklyn Barge Opened Yesterday!

by Desirée FloresMay 5, 2017May 5, 2017

The Brooklyn Barge (3 West Street, at Milton) finally opened yesterday for its third season. This is Greenpoint’s only waterfront bar with unbeatable views of Manhattan. It’s the kind of place […]

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The Head, The Heart and The Tale of Greenhook Ginsmiths

by Desirée FloresMarch 29, 2017March 29, 2017

Greenhook Ginsmiths (208 Dupont St.) was founded in 2012 in Greenpoint by brothers Steven and Philip DeAngelo. Steven has an infectious passion for gin and is involved in every step […]

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