Every summer, someone I know calls for an impromptu celebration of a sunny Greenpoint day in the form of a picnic. Each time, I always show up with the same […]
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Local Boozehound Vows Daily Drinking Blog; Wife Reportedly Just Thrilled
As the new year approached, it dawned on Greenpoint resident J.P. Grace that he needed a challenge–specifically, a challenge firmly grounded in the consumption of adult beverages. Bravely acknowledging the dangerous […]
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French Pastries Get Fancy at Charlotte Patisserie
Charlotte Patisserie (596 Manhattan Avenue)  is like a little piece of France in Greenpoint. Although it’s been open since 2011, recent renovations and the addition of a dining room have […]
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Organic Brunch Starring Sweet Potatoes This Saturday (7/19)
(sponsored) If you missed out on Joel’s tasty ‘Cilantro Orange Chicken’ and Dishan’s delicious ‘Lemon Pound Cake’ at Human@Ease’s last Organic Brunch in May, then attend the next one and […]
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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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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 […]
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Recipes Gone Wild: Awakening’s Spring Energy Smoothie
Feeling like a bit of a sloth this morning? Suffering perhaps from a case of the Mondays? I concur. It’s more than a little tough to feel energized knowing […]
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Recipes Gone Wild: Kate Coats’ Toad In the Hole, Brit-Style
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and perhaps you’re looking for something fun and brunchy to make for that special lady in your life. Waffles topped with caramelized bananas? Â That’s been […]
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Recipes Gone Wild: Duke’s Spring Cocktail, Le Rana
Happy Friday! Have you looked at your superfluous (but super cool-looking) wall of international clocks lately? Because it’s 5 o’ clock in Paris, comprenez-vous? The Manhattan Cocktail Classic, NYC’s celebration […]
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Recipes Gone Wild: Adina Grigore’s “It’s Spring So Let Your Skin Know It” Mask
Yesterday morning I decided to go for a run along the river, and I thought to myself Oh hey! I think it’s warm enough to don my shorts today! After […]