Before it was Anella, the restaurant space on Franklin St was the beloved Queens Hideaway that served “homely southern bent American cuisine.” If you are still broken hearted about its […]
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Brooklyn Raspa’O: Colombian Shaved Ice Near McCarren Park
There is nothing more refreshing on a hot and muggy day than fresh shaved ice. A group of local artists opened Brooklyn Raspa’O, a Colombian shaved ice stand at McCarren […]
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Cheap Eats – Borek: A Turkish Treat in Greenpoint
While picking up special cat food for my obese tuxedo at Greenpoint Vet Hospital, I grabbed a coffee across the street at Cafe Pistachio (114 Nassau Ave), which contributor Jen […]
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Big Fat Sicilian (and Vegan) Sunday Supper #7 Menu Announced (7/14) – SOLD OUT
I am super excited to announce Sunday Supper #7, a Big Fat Sicilian and Vegan menu, prepared by yours truly at Greenpoint Church (136 Milton St) on Sunday July 14th, […]
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Cafe Edna Opens in Cafe Royal’s Place Tomorrow (Sat. 6/21)
What’s in a name? Cafe Royal (195 Nassau Ave) was shutdown and in its’ place the owners of the building, who for reasons unknown want to remain anonymous, reopen the […]
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Vegan Alert: Venture to Bushwick For Amazing Ethiopian – Tonight & Tomorrow Only (6/20-21)
Don’t you just want to stick your face into this plate of food? It tastes as good as it looks. For only two more nights, tonight and tomorrow (6/20 & […]
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“This is my New York!” Clare Spikerman of Propeller Coffee on Manhattan Ave
On May 3rd, Greenpoint gained a new destination for coffee with some special bells & whistles – most notably, the thoughtful outlook and welcoming sense of humor of its owner. […]
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Spaghett-It-On Mondays, Rice Balls, Cheese Plate, New Pizza, Red Wine Chocolate Cake! Adelina’s New Menu Looks Incredible!
Adelina’s (159 Greenpoint Ave) is featuring a new daily and brunch menu! Some of the highlights: • A new cheese plate, which is a collaboration with Eastern District, features cheese made with […]
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Van Leeuwen Vegan Ice Cream Rules! (And it’s GMO-FREE)
Attention all you ice cream freaks who happen to be vegan, Van Leeuwen (632 Manhattan Ave) just rolled out a new line of Vegan Ice Cream – and it rules!  So […]
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It’s a coffee shop! It’s a flower shop! It’s SPINA
It seems that every walk down Franklin St reveals another new business (usually a coffee shop or restaurant) in Greenpoint. Recently, SPINA, which means thorn in Italian, opened in the […]