Saturday was the perfect day to engorge ourselves on hot dogs and drink Kelso beer knowing that ALL proceeds are donated to Food Bank for NYC. We tried our best […]
Posts by Author Archives: Jen G
After living in NYC my entire life, I found the strongest sense of community in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Running this blog is truly an honor and the best part is meeting its readers in real life. Everyday I am energized by smiles and inspiring conversations with fellow Greenpointers who tirelessly do and create incredible things that are good for our community and share the same love I have for life here. If you see me walking with my little dog "D" - please say hi!
Posted inEvents
Brew n’ Chew 9/16
Greenpointers was at last year’s Brew n’ Chew and it was a delicious brew filled day that brought home brewers and amateur chefs together to raise money for a good […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Reviews
NEW SPOT: LAKE TROUT
Climbing past the second floor landing of my building, the smell of delicious food is torturous. Bacon. Zucchini. Jalapeños. None for me though. The first room (and smell) that greets […]
Posted inSunday Snaps
SUNDAY SNAPS: RADIATOR PAWS
For the disorganized at heart, Instagram is a great way to organize photos as sets. Our cat has the cutest little feet and sits on the radiator, so I tag […]
Posted inThe Hook-Up
The Hook-Up 7/21
• The Real Deal: 77 Commercial St Sold & Rising Rental Market • Monsanto and Cargill Plan to Use GM Soy as Farmed Fish Feed • Greenpoint Gazette: September Opening Slated for […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Recipes
(EASY) RECIPE: PEACH BOATS
Some of the best snacks are the healthiest and simplest. Peach season is here so make a peach boats! They are succulent, sweet, savory, crunchy and tangy – basically everything […]
Posted inWhat's Happening?
What’s Happening? (7/18-7/24)
Happy July! Hopefully this heatwave will subside for a nice weekend. Check out the calendar for even more events. Submit an event. WEDNESDAY 7/18 • Brooklyn Public Library Kidsmobile @ […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Reviews
Fried Pizza: Adelina’s
When I walked into the new wine bar called Adelina’s on Greenpoint Ave for a tasting, two things caught my eye: the back corner of the bar was lined with […]
Posted inCommunity
More Nassau Ave Insanity – New Traffic Pattern
Via Greenpoint Gazette, traffic on Nassau will be running eastbound beginning Monday July 23rd. If my brain compass is working that means the opposite direction of how it is running […]
Posted inCulture, Shopping
Design Ideas: Nook Shelves
Many old houses in Greenpoint have an old chimney shaft sticking out into the room leaving little nooks on each side. My apartment has one closet and not much cabinet […]