In the horrifying aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan that struck the Philippines recently, local resident and chef extraordinaire Yana Guilbuena will be hosting a benefit dinner, SALO Labing-Isa, in Greenpoint […]
Category: Eat & Drink
Peter Pan Loves Greenpoint Hipsters!
This awesome 1 Minute Meals video about Peter Pan Doughnuts from Serious Eats NY stars co-owner Donna Siafakas who says that hipsters are wonderful people and before they settled in […]
Veggie Burger Diaries: Champs Junior
The latest veggie burger escapade took myself and a friend to Champs Junior (620 Manhattan Ave), near Nassau Ave in Greenpoint. This is an all VEGAN burger, which brings us […]
Dirck The Norseman’s Orphans’ Thanksgiving
For many who are apart from family, the holidays can be a drag. Maybe flights home are too expensive, or perhaps you choose to forgo spending time with your crazy […]
Get Your Delicious, Unforgettable Thanksgiving Desserts At Bakeri – Order By This Sunday (11/24)
(sponsored) Bakeri has been baking delicious small batch breads and desserts in Brooklyn for over five years. Inside their bakery you will find amazing cookies, pastries, warm sandwiches, soups and […]
The Brew Inn: Good Things Brewing on Manhattan Ave
The air is crisp and chill, puffer-coated pooches are roaming the streets of Greenpoint and it’s dark by 5pm. It’s exactly the time of year to hole-up in a cozy […]
Recipes Gone Wild: Beer-Steamed Mussels and Oven Fries
Ah oui…mussels and fries, moules frites as les sophisticates call ‘em. This classic combo just might be my dream meal. I nearly always order them if they’re on the menu, and, […]
Beer & Spirits Walk Tonight (11/14)
At 8pm taste several rare beer The Diamond (43 Franklin St) for FREE before following the crew down to Duke’s Liquor Box to try distilled versions of the same products, […]
Veggie Burger Diaries: Mrs. Kim’s
I had a secret ladies lunch at Mrs. Kim’s (160 Franklin St) and used it as an opportunity to sample the veggie burger that came highly recommended from a reader. […]
Coming Soon: BÚÐIN, a Nordic Cafe, Bar, and Design Shop on Greenpoint Avenue
Locals have been buzzing about the forthcoming bar, cafe, and design store, BÚÐIN, making its debut in the neighborhood come December. We sat down with co-owners Crystal Pei and Elliot […]