There’s been a whole lot of comings and goings amongst Greenpoint’s bars and restaurants recently. Here’s a round-up of a few changes that are on our radar… Brooklyn Barge Bar (3 […]
Tag: eat and drink
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French-Catalonian Restaurant to Open on Franklin Street this September
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 […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Events
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 […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Shopping
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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‘Lobster Corn Dog’ Lands at Greenpoint Fish and Lobster Co.
NEW (POTENTIAL) CULT FOOD ITEM ALERT!! This Fourth of July Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co. will launch a spanking new menu item…the Lobster Corn Dog! For $15 you’ll get half a […]
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Happy Birthday Dear Diamond… (7/02)
Neighborhood favorite The Diamond is turning eight this week and you’re invited to their party! On Thursday they will be celebrating their Eighth Anniversary in style with the return of […]
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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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El Toro Ready for Summer with Liquor License and Revamped Back Yard
El Toro Ironworks (formerly El Toro Taqueria) is my most local of local Mexican joints. Their tacos were the first takeout I ordered after moving into my apartment (flashback to […]