Happy gorgeous Saturday! • NY Times: As Greenpoint Gentrifies, Sunday Rituals Clash: Outdoor Cafes vs. Churchgoers • NY Post: Pull No Brunches! • Brokelyn: Like it or spike it? Your […]
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 inEat & Drink, Shopping
It’s Mother’s Day! WTF!?!?!
Calm down because you have one day left not to be a jerk to your Mom. A simple phone call is nice. “Good morning, thanks for birthing me!” And hugs […]
Posted inCommunity
You Voted: Bike-Share Locations in Greenpoint
While there was no choice to opt out of “CITI” branded bike-share locations in Greenpoint altogether, we voted and here is a draft map of where they will be placed in the […]
Posted inCommunity
It’s Happening! Farmer’s Market in McGolrick Park
I was so delighted when I got this great news from Nicole Reed, the hero who is behind starting the petition to get a green market in McGolrick Park! “Hi […]
Posted inEat & Drink
Adelina’s: New Wine On Tap Bar
You can’t get more eyetalian with a name like Toby Buggiani, who is a newcomer on the Greenpoint bar scene and is opening Adelina’s, named after his Nonna, where the […]
Posted inServices
Nails Did: Black Pearl
After a delicious Cinco De Mayo brunch at Papacitos, with some stand-out huevos rancheros and a spicy Bloody Maria, I headed over to Ria Nailz, with my new friend who […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Events
Food Events That WILL Sell Out!
• Monday, May 21st, 7pm – Roberta’s Garden Dinner Series: Lamb (261 Moore St, Bushwick) – $95 – Look at that menu! I am talking about those adorable lamb baby […]
Posted inWhat's Happening?
What’s Happening? (5/9-5/13)
Remember to check our calendar for even more events. And you can submit event, too! WEDNESDAY 5/9 ♫ Social Media In Music Panel Discussion @ The Yard (33 Nassau Ave.) 7-9pm, […]
Posted inArt, Culture, Events
WAGMAG Benefit Tonight!
Wagmag is a non-profit Brooklyn Art Guide that promotes art venues and exhibitions in Brooklyn, including Greenpoint. Tonight is their yearly benefit at The Boiler (191 North 14th) from 7-9pm. […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Vote For Greenpoint’s GMDC Building: $3 million on the line
Greenpoint’s own GMDC building, home to many artists, manufacturing and design studios and the future home of the North Brooklyn Boat Club has been nominated by Partners in Preservation to […]