While walking up Franklin I stopped in to say hi to our friends at Silk Road Cyles. The boys were wearing these awesome logo t-shirts, which my cat seems to […]
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 inRecipes
Recipe: Braised Cabbage with Turkey
When the Sunday Farmers Market at McGolrick Park was proposed there was worry that it might compete with the Saturday McCarren Park Greenmarket. (Don’t we live in the USA?) I […]
Posted inEat & Drink
Do You Love Cheese? Beth does.
You know where you need to be this weekend if you are mental about cheese! The Cheesemonger Invitational. Beth from Eastern District is a competitor and we did a cheesy […]
Posted inWhat's Happening?
What’s Happening (6/20-6/26)
WEDNESDAY 6/20 * North Brooklyn Boat Club Summer Solstice Party @ Broadway Stages Boat Yard (49 Ash St) 6pm-12am, Free, Food, Drink, Dancing, More info • Reclaiming Vacant Land for Public […]
Posted inArt
In the end Gunfight! wins
The Northside Festival this weekend proved that the underground DIY scene is where the  party is at in Brooklyn. While at Muchmore on Thursday, I found out Gunfight! would be […]
Posted inCommunity
Why are you dumping Greenpoint? Make it stop!
Photo: WNYC.org Remember Wall-e? He is a little robot that processes garbage into neat little cubes on a too toxic to inhabit planet earth. Ever turn off of Greenpoint Ave […]
Posted inEat & Drink
Electric Gourmet – Tues 6/19!
Our friend and local shop owner of The One Well, Kerry Jones is hosting and preparing dinner for a new Brooklyn supper club this Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at Ran […]
Posted inEvents
The Big Splash! at McCarren Park Pool 6/27!
It’s official, McCarren Park Pool is opening on Thursday June 28, 2012! For real! This weekend, a park employee named Guy (as in Gaetano) told me in the best Brooklyn […]
Posted inSunday Snaps
Sunday Snaps: The City and the Ocean
I thought it would be a great idea to have our Instagram buds tag #greenpointers so I could use the images for Sunday Snaps. Much to my delight all you savvy […]
Posted inNews, The Hook-Up
The Hook-Up 6/16
• FunnyOrDie: The 12 Best Signs Outside Restaurants from Ace of Base – Vinnie’s Makes the Cut Via Happy Place • Village Voice: The Top Ten DIY Venues In New York City […]