It’s late October and all the baseball fans will be glued to the World Series. Homer Murray and other Cubs fans will go nuts if the Cubs finally win the […]
Tag: Greenpoint
Posted inArt, Sunday Snaps
Sunday Snaps – Minstrels of Greenpoint
There are a few things that just make you stop dead in your tracks and smile. Maybe you’re even in a hurry, rushing along down the street, and then that […]
Posted inNews, The Hook-Up
Greenpoint gets a Tower, Newtown Creek Hoax?, and Halloween Fun – The Hook-up 10/21
Been wondering what the massive building is going up between India and Huron Street along West Street? It’s “The Greenpoint”, a 40-story condo building, the details of which have been […]
Posted inCommunity, Events, News
The Fascinating “King of Greenpoint” at Shayz Lounge
Last night, local historian, teacher, and author Geoffrey Cobb delighted a full house at Shayz Lounge (130 Franklin Street) with a selection of readings from his latest book, The King […]
Posted inEat & Drink
Amami, Greenpoint’s Own Izakaya With a Sushi Brunch Bonus
Sauvage isn’t the only new restaurant to pop up at the great Bedford-Nassau-Lorimer-Berry-McCarren exchange. Amami (57 Nassau Ave) opened its doors in late July bringing us sushi, sashimi, and most […]
Posted inArt
Fall Playlist: Old and New Downer Vibes as Things Turn Towards Cold
Kicking off our series of local shops pulling together some of their favorite music for us, we have a mostly-vintage, acoustic-twinged and quite moody playlist from local vinyl source Record Grouch (986 Manhattan […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Events
Wake The Dead With A Seance In The Basement of Diamond Bar October 30th
The Diamond (43 Franklin St.) is hosting a real, live (dead?) seance in the basement of the bar on Sunday, October 30th from 8-10pm. From The Diamond: What do the dead […]
Posted in(Not)Forgotten Greenpoint, Culture, Events, Historical Greenpoint
Historical Walking Tour of Greenpoint This Saturday!
WHAT: Greenpoint Walking Tour WHEN: Saturday, October 22, 2:00-4:30 pm Join veteran Brooklyn tour guide Norman Oder on a briskly-paced, wide-ranging introduction to the neighborhood, including historic blocks, converted historic buildings, […]
Posted inCommunity, Sunday Snaps
Sunday Snaps – Pups of Greenpoint
With dog parks in both McGolrick and McCarren Park, lots of canine-conscious businesses that leave water bowls out for pups, and many great dog owners, Greenpoint is a pretty sweet […]