*Date change: Because of closing of parks for Hurricane Sandy the date for the parade has been moved to 11/4. It’s that time of year again! This Sunday (11/4) at […]
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!
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Greenpoint / Williamsburg Frankenstorm Evacuation Zone
Hurricane Sandy is expected to reach the area Tuesday, catching up with some other messy weather systems and sticking around for Halloween in what dramatic meteorologists are calling a Frankenstorm. […]
Posted inCulture, Eat & Drink
Rawpothecary: Hipster Juice or Hipster Cure?
While trying to figure out the point of this “hipsters deserve to die” ad on the G train (Is Die Hipster campaigning?), my Mom asked in a very concerned voice, “Jen […]
Posted inEat & Drink
Selamat Pagi Is Open!
If I wasn’t sick as a dog, I’d walk right out of my house this instant and try out Selamat Pagi, the new Balinese Restaurant on Driggs Ave that is […]
Posted inShopping
Fun Boozy Shopping & Sale Events Tonight! (10/25)
Old Hollywood (99 Franklin St) is having an Autumn Sweater Party (7-10pm), “to get everyone excited about layers, boot and tarot cards!” Everything in the store will be 20% off, […]
Posted inArt
PS 31 Needs Donations for Harvest Fest (*Artists Please Read)
PS 31 is having a Fall Harvest Fest on Tuesday October 30, 2012.  “As you know public schools don’t get much from the NYC Dept of Ed,” so the school […]
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Halloween Nail Art That Isn’t Cheesy (but may be corny)
We need to somehow get beyond just ghosts and goblins and witches and pumpkins on Halloween! It’s just a little cheesy! Because nail art is NOT cheesy.
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Greenpointers CMJ Showcase at Matchless – Photos & Video
On Saturday 10/20 Greenpointers was the media sponsor for a second CMJ showcase produced by Supercrush Studio & Carabella Present that featured bands: Spanish Prisoners, Neighbors, Ra Ra Rasputin, Il Abanico and Young […]
Posted inWhat's Happening?
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS IN GREENPOINT! (10/26-10/31)
There are more events in our weekly calendar. Submit Greenpoint events, too! FRIDAY (10/26) ♥ My Bloody Masquerade Burlesque @ TBD (224 Franklin St) 8pm, Free before 12am, $5 after, wear a mask, […]
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Milk and Roses Chef Makes Simple Bread Pudding with Broccoli Rabe, Egg and Chili
The most satisfying dishes are often the most easy and simple to prepare. When I met with Chance Jones, the new chef at Greenpoint’s Milk n’ Roses, a cafe and […]