Originally from Puerto Rico, living and raising her family in Greenpoint since 1978, Mrs. Garcia, by far one of my favorite Greenpointers, holds down Kingsland Ave. She invited us into […]
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 inCommunity, News
INTRODUCING 2013 WRITER’S FUND – SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!
Dear Greenpointers, I hope you had a great holiday season and wish you a happy healthy New Year! It’s now time to look forward, make changes, grow and improve. I […]
Posted inEat & Drink
No Champagne Headache! Meg’s New Year’s Eve Bubbly Crash Course
Haven’t got your bubbly for tonight? Meg at Dandelion (153 Franklin St) can help: When I think of celebrations like New Year’s Eve, I think of sparkling wine and I’m […]
Posted inEat & Drink
Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Breadsticks
A blog I follow called After Dinner Design featured these amazing looking Bacon Wrapped Breadsticks, which I plan to bring to New Year’s Eve. They’re so simple. Cut some slices […]
Posted inEvents
New Year’s Eve in Brooklyn: Don’t Commit! Infinite Options…
Don’t you know that “yes” is the new “maybe”? Don’t worry about that lame houseparty you replied to on facebook, because Brooklyn is the new NYC and there are plenty […]
Posted inCulture
WEEKLY PORTRAIT SERIES BEGINS IN 2013
Did you all know that I am a professional freakin’ photographer? I want to feature a weekly portrait of a Greenpointer, taken either at the new space on Dobbin or […]
Posted inCulture
BEST OF GREENPOINT 2012 (PART 2)
Greenpoint is just so the best! • Best New Bakery: Ovenly “The biscuit was perfect, crumbly but moist. The cupcake, while sweet, wasn’t too sweet, a signature of Ovenly baked goods, […]
Posted inNews, Services
East River Tattoo Moving To Manhattan Ave
East River Tattoo is moving from its current location on Franklin St to 1047 Manhattan Ave (betw. Freeman and Eagle) in January 2013, which is next week.
Posted inEvents
Happy 1 Year Anniversary One Stop Beer Shop! Party Tonight (12/27)
Can you believe that One Stop Beer Shop (134 Kingsland Ave) opened a year ago? Come celebrate tonight Thursday, December 27th at 9pm. Tito’s Vodka and Bulldog Gin are sponsors for […]
Posted inCulture
WORST OF GREENPOINT 2012
While Greenpoint is generally awesome all the time, we also have our worst moments. • Worst Political Outcome: Lincoln Vs. Olechowski “Chris Olechowski has taken Lincoln Restler’s place as State Committeeman […]