(SPONSORED) Summer is here and its time to lose those pounds! A good cardiovascular workout is an important part of shedding those pounds. Join intenSati instructor Elina Leclaire and health expert Ekayani […]
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
More New Bars & Restaurants in Greenpoint: Luksus, Bread for the Eater, Lake Street
While we patiently wait for the openings of Park Luncheonette (Driggs & Lorimer), Little Dokebi (Driggs Ave & Monitor St) and a portuguese restaurant at the old Wasco on (McGuinness […]
Posted inEat & Drink
Yana’s Salo Pop-Up on Anthony Eats America & Filipino Food Porn
Yana “snuck” learning how to cook in order to impress her Grandma in the Philippines – and the first dish she ever made was get this – Pasta Alfredo! Anthony […]
Posted inDeals
City Sculpting: A Creative Visual Arts Program For Kids – DISCOUNT!
(SPONSORED) City Sculpting is looking forward to another spectacular summer beginning July 8th at our Manhattan and Greenpoint locations! Art teachers Vanessa Solomon, Elaine Carl, Katherine Valentine and Gemma Gibb […]
Posted inCommunity, News
“A Giant Sandwich is Landing on Greenpoint” – Notes on Greenpoint Landing & 77 Commercial St ULURP Meeting
On Thursday June, 27th, 2013 GWAPP and NAGG organized a public meeting in response to the public meeting at McCarren Park that took place on May 5th, in which residents […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Reviews
“Super Trashy Heavy Snacky” Potlikker: New WB Restaurant By Former Queens Hideaway Chef Liza Queen
Before it was Anella, the restaurant space on Franklin St was the beloved Queens Hideaway that served “homely southern bent American cuisine.” If you are still broken hearted about its […]
Posted inArt, Culture
Attention Filmmakers & Photographers: CSI Rentals Is Now Open in Brooklyn!
(Sponsored) CSI Rentals‘ Grand Opening of its 2nd location – now open in the Williamsburg-Bushwick Area of Brooklyn, New York – is located at 1138 Flushing Ave, only 1 block from […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Greenpointer Kicked By Homeless Man on Manhattan Ave
Another reader concerned about safety in Greenpoint wrote in to tell me of an incident in which she was recently kicked by a homeless man on Manhattan Ave: I wanted […]
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Humboldt St Peeping Tom Is Back
Last year a reader alerted us to a Peeping Tom on Humboldt St and it seems that he is back. “If you recall last year I sent an email alerting […]
Posted inArt
Sunday Snaps: Artist Elson’s Ice Cream Paintings at The Habitat
I love artist Elson’s drippy ice cream paintings on display at The Habitat (988 Manhattan Ave). Did you know that The Habitat now sells house made ice cream? Have you […]