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 […]
Tag: Cocktails
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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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Celebrity Chef Michael Psilakis Opens Event Space and Mega-Restaurant on Driggs Avenue
There’s something about the segment of Driggs Avenue between N 10th and N 11th streets that attracts a different type of business from other blocks in the area. First came Fushimi, […]
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Brooklyn Barge Bar Set to Open Soon!
The long anticipated Brooklyn Barge Bar is looming ever closer on our horizons. Although not yet open for business, the barge itself will take up its new position near Transmitter Park […]
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‘Brooklyn 664 Wine & Dine’ Replaces CinaMoon on Manhattan Avenue
Not long ago there was a restaurant at 664 Manhattan Avenue called CinaMoon. Polish Ambassador Witold Sobków once cited it as one of the best places for traditional Polish food […]
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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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Welcome Spring with the Best Wine Happy Hours in Greenpoint
With Spring teasing us with her dainty ankle of approaching warmth, it’s easy to feel torn between our winter hobbit ways and the urge to run topless into summer’s heat. […]
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Six Greenpoint Bars with Fireplaces to Keep you Toasty this Winter
Just because it’s getting cold out, it doesn’t mean we have to lock ourselves in our apartments like hermits all winter, we just have to pick the right places to […]
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Spiked Hot Chocolate and Pumpkin Agnolotti from Five Leaves Actually Make Winter Seem Bearable
Our recent report that Five Leaves is soon to be expanding was quickly met with delight by the likes of Eater and Gothamist, which goes to show just what a […]
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All Aboard for Brunchtime Cruising on The Water Table
It may be November already, but that’s absolutely no excuse to go into hibernation. There’s plenty of reasons to get out of the house at the weekend, including this excellent […]