Thanks to Vanessa from KRRB for coming to the Soup Kitchen Fundraiser on Sunday and producing this great video on Greenpointers’ Sandy Relief Efforts. Krrb is a sponsor of our […]
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 inShopping
10 THINGS TO DO ON “DON’T BUY DAY” (BLACK FRIDAY)
Zombie shoppers trampling one another for crappy mass produced products is not the kind of day I imagine many Greenpointers participate in, but it’s important to stand up as a […]
Posted inShopping
Attention Shops! Keep Holiday Shopping Local: Reserve Your Space in Our Holiday Gift Guide
At Greenpointers we feel passionate about local shopping, especially during the holiday season. Our website has grown immensely so we are excited to play an even bigger role in helping […]
Posted inEat & Drink
Thanksgiving: 10 Slamming Sides
Unless you reserved your local sustainable organic heritage turkey months ago, you are most likely going to roast the same old turkey. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Soup Bowl Fundraiser Raised Over $900 For Greenpoint Soup Kitchen
Thank you Greenpoint! Combined with the online fundraiser, we have raised almost $2000 for our local soup kitchen! It’s important to support our local Greenpoint Soup Kitchen all year long […]
Posted inSunday Snaps
Greenpoint Random Images: Sunday Snaps
I love when three images randomly line up in either vertically or horizontally in a grid in an interesting way, which is what inspired this Sunday Snaps on our #greenpointers […]
Posted inEvents
Today 18 Bands Perform & Soup Bowl Fundraiser: Sandy Relief Greenpointers Style (11/18)
Spend your Sunday with Greenpointers to raise money for Sandy Relief Efforts: • From 1-9pm, 18 bands perform at Public Assembly (70 No. 6th St). $10 Cover with all proceed […]
Posted inShopping
Calling All Makers, Crafters, Creators: Kill Devil Hill Pop-Up Shop
In December, Kill Devil Hill (170 Franklin St) will be holding a month long pop-up shopping event in a vacant space next door to the shop and is looking for […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Reviews
BrisketTown Brisket & Ribs Review
Disclaimer: I grew up in Queens on my Nonna’s red sauce, so I am no judge of barbecue. That being said, I was honored to be invited to the Family […]
Posted inArt, Events
Bad On Its Own Opens Tonight (11/16)
Greenpointers contributor and local artist Martin Esteves and local artist Amanda Browder will feature recents works at Calico Brooklyn (67 West St #206) with an opening reception tonight Friday, November […]