In January, the space next door to Coco 66 reopened under Manhattan restaurateur Michael Callahan. The new restaurant, Coco (68 Greenpoint Ave), wowed us with a fresh and delicious dinner menu that […]
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American Bistro ‘Esmé’ to Open on Site of Papacitos
When Mexican restaurant Papacitos abruptly closed its shutters at 999 Manhattan Avenue last summer it was unclear what had happened and what, if anything, would be taking its place. Now, happily, […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Reviews
Five Leaves Crate Opens at Rough Trade
It’s been a busy year for Five Leaves owner Jud Mongell. In January his ever-popular Greenpoint eatery went bicoastal with the launch of L.A. Chapter, a Five Leaves-inspired restaurant at […]
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Landlord Won’t Let Lulu’s Be Gay
We found out over the weekend that John McGillion, the owner of Lulu’s, is suing his landlord, Guard General Merchandise Corp, for not allowing him to turn the establishment into […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Recipes, Uncategorized
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 […]
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04.17.14 Mixtape // Woodsman
Hazy psych-rocker babes Woodsman curate this week’s heady mixtape. Gear up your canvas sneaks and let’s do this.
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Weekend Art Happenings
Now that your taxes are done, how will you spend your weekend without spending your return before it even posts to your account? Here’s your Weekend Art Happenings to help […]
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Not An Urban Outfitters! Franklin St is Getting… a Convention Center!
When the curtains fell to reveal a wrap around glass front building at 79 Franklin St (at Noble St) in Greenpoint, many residents wondered and dreaded what would open up […]
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Northern Territory Rooftop Bar Officially Open!
Its official: Judging by a weekend of gleaming porcelain limbs sunning themselves in McCarren Park, our long-lost love Springtime has finally returned! Which means it’s now time to start thinking […]
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Greenpoint Cheap Eats Diaries Volume II: Chinese Musician
Last week Gina and I set out on a mission to find great local eats that would set us back no more than $7 per person. After kicking things off […]