A lot of  local places describe themselves as ‘neighborhood restaurants’. But, aside from location, what does this actually mean?  That a place is affordable? Has good food? Friendly service? Lots of […]
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Tasty Deals at Grand Street Summer Restaurant Week
Following the success of their annual Winter Restaurant Week, now Grand Street is getting in on all the seasonal action and hosting their own Summer Restaurant Week! Starting today and […]
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Fat Goose Serves Up Seasonal New American Dishes with Fresh Local Ingredients and Classic Cocktails
Looking for your next notable neighborhood meal? Try Fat Goose, an established New American restaurant offering inventive seasonal plates in North Brooklyn. The chef-driven menu highlights greenmarket vegetables, artisanal cheeses, […]
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Hot Sauce, Summer in the City: A Scorching Afternoon with Heatonist
One of the great things about writing for Greenpointers is occasionally getting to watch dreams transform into reality. When I first met Heatonist founder Noah Chaimberg, it was on a […]
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McGolrick Park Farmers Market Hosts Vegetarian Feast this Sunday, July 26th
Recently at the McGolrick Park Farmers Market in Greenpoint, we chatted with the ONE and ONLY Barry Schwartz of Barry’s Tempeh. Not only is he Brooklyn’s resident tempeh-whisperer, but he’s […]
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Happy 2nd Anniversary Grand Ferry Tavern! Drink Specials All Week!
Hard to believe that The Richardson‘s younger sibling The Grand Ferry Tavern (229 Kent Ave) has turned two!
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Five Boozey Slushies to Help You Through These Crazy Hot Summer Days
If there’s one thing all Greenpointers have in common it’s that we’re reaaallly struggling with the heat right now. As I sit writing this in my sweatbox railroad apartment, I’m […]
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Our Summer Market is Happening this Sunday (7/19)!! Preview our Vendors!!
We are excited for our annual Summer Market and cannot wait to introduce to you our awesome vendors! The Deets:Â Sunday July 19th from 1-7pm at Greenpoint Loft (67 West, St, […]
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Watermelon Soju, Craft Beer, Rooftop Yoga, Henna Tattoos, Painted Postcards, 50+ Vendors, & more!!! Summer Market (7/19)
Summers in Greenpoint call for outdoor revelry and picnics so we’re bringing both to the upcoming Summer Market because did you know that Greenpoint Loft has an amazing rooftop space […]
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Black Flamingo on Borinquen Features a Stealth Vegetarian Menu
Black Flamingo may appear to be all about the vibe, with its splashy seventies-in-Florida décor and stylish downstairs dance club that feels like a Norwegian sauna accidentally fell into a Dan Flavin installation. The space was designed […]