In the second part of The Lunch Counter series (part one was North Greenpoint), we explore the “glitzier” south side of Greenpoint. Given the proximity to Williamsburg, it’s not surprising […]
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EP Review: Laura and Greg, GREYSHARKCANYON
The Bird + The Bee, She + Him, Matt + Kim, Mates of State, Wild Belle, the list goes on. Are there too many feel-good indie pop duos out there? Maybe. But […]
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TONIGHT is Greenpoint Gallery Night (7-10pm)
Kick off this Spring season with Greenpoint Gallery Night this Friday (3/18) from 7-10pm. Participating venues: Booklyn Artist Alliance • 37 Greenpoint Ave Brouwerij Lane • 78 Greenpoint Ave Calico • 67 West […]
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Greenpoint Gallery Night is Back this Friday (3/18)!
This weekend, it’s time to get your art on (and booze on). Greenpoint Gallery Night is back again this Friday (3/18) from 7-10pm. You’ll be able to meet the artists, admire their […]
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Calyer Street Water Main Burst Adds To Ongoing Water Problems
Residents and businesses on Franklin and Calyer in Greenpoint have already been having a tough week with sporadic water shutoffs by the city due to construction. And to add insult […]
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Thursday Spotlight: Tattoo Artist Diego Romay
Born into a family of architects and photographers, Bolivian artist Diego Romay had wanted to go to art school with no other purpose than doing what he liked. Four years […]
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Where to Drink Outdoors During This Two Day Heat Wave
Greenpoint (and pretty much all of NYC) will be experiencing record breaking temps of almost 70 degrees over the next two days. It’s March, people. Are you ready to strip off […]
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Mr. Souvlaki Brings A Prior Generation Of Greek Food To Greenpoint
In a different Brooklyn neighborhood in an era past, a Mr. Souvlaki restaurant built a loyal following providing Greek staples — the namesake souvlaki along with gyros, falafel and their […]
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Fishing for Vinyl and Vintage in Greenpoint
“This neighborhood is becoming a vinyl mecca,” says Robert Piskorski, owner of Dream Fishing Tackle (673 Manhattan Ave). His store, which opened 17 years ago, was known for selling fishing gear until a […]
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Know Your Neighbors: Hosh Yoga Studio’s New Teacher Training Scholarships
While sifting through clothes at beacon’s closet or grabbing a beer and a brat at Spritzenhaus, you may have seen a procession of yoga-pantsed Greenpointers heading in and out of the unassuming […]