Picnic season is here! And, just in the nick of time, brand new store Greenpoint Cheese + Meat (192 Driggs Ave) has flung open its doors to provide us with […]
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Recipes Gone Wild: Dan Valen’s Risotto with Asparagus, Leeks, and Shell Peas
Rainy days and Mondays…sigh… Let us consider today’s weather as an answer to yesterday’s summer-y heat and a reminder that it’s still spring, friends. I only wish I liked my […]
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Gooooaaaal!! Top Spots to Watch the 2014 World Cup in Greenpoint
It’s football season again! No, not that football, sillies, the other football! It’s time for the MOTHER F-ING World Cup. Just like leap years and presidential elections, the World Cup happens every […]
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The Polish Pastry Experience: Northside Bakery
It’s week five of our Polish Pastry Experience—a behind-the-counter look into the traditional pastries that you can find in Greenpoint’s Polish bakeries. Looking to try something new? Wondering what’s best? […]
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The Polish Pastry Experience: Café Riviera (and a hidden gallery visit)
Welcome to the fourth tasty installment of our Polish Pastry Experience—a behind-the-counter look into the traditional pastries that you can find in Greenpoint’s Polish bakeries (this week with an added […]
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Xi’an Famous Foods, Greenpoint Cheese + Meat and other Tasty Tidbits
There’s plenty happening in Greenpoint’s food and drink scene right now. Here’s a few things you should know about: NOW OPEN: Greenpoint Cheese + Meat Greenpoint Cheese + Meat softly […]
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Memorial Day Jazz Brunch at Adelina’s!
(Sponsored) What’s the best part of a long weekend? An extra day of brunch. That’s why we’re very happy that Adelina’s is throwing a super festive brunch in honor of […]
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Expanded Cooper Park Farmers Market Opens Sunday 5/25!
(sponsored) Can you believe that the Cooper Park Down to Earth Farmers Market, which open this Sunday 5/25, is entering its 3rd year?! You will be delighted to know that […]
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The Polish Pastry Experience: Star Bakery & Deli
It’s week  three of  the Greenpointers Polish Pastry Experience—a behind-the-counter look into the traditional pastries that you can find in Greenpoint’s Polish bakeries. Looking to try something new? Curious about […]
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In Anticipation of Summer: Cocktail-Making at Glasserie
Now that summer is (nearly) here, you’ll be needing some extra-cooling beverages. Glasserie – mostly known as purveyors of spectacular lamb sandwiches and spicy tomato stew (I’m working my way […]