For some weeks now, Manhattan Avenue has been illuminated by a cutesy bubblegum-pink storefront promising Vivi Bubble Tea. When I passed by at the weekend, staff were hard at work […]
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Mr. Curry at Achilles Heel (08/28)
From time to time, every couple of months, I get a severe craving for an outrageously good curry. Unfortunately I’m yet to find a really awesome local curry house but, […]
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Can you Solve the Mystery of the Disappearing Tamales?
This week we received a touching missive from a reader in distress, bringing to our attention a curious Greenpoint mystery. It wasn’t something we were able to solve, so we […]
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Summer Twilight Cocktail Party at Franklin St Community Garden (08/21)
You know that cute community garden on Franklin Street? Well, they’re hosting a summer cocktail party and it sounds like a super lovely opportunity to hang on to the fading evenings […]
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Greenpoint Love Bites: Blind Date #1
It’s a momentous day for Greenpointers. Today we bring you the outcome of our first ever Love Bites in Greenpoint blind date!! This week’s couple are Dean, 34 and Bryony, 27. […]
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Jungle Cafe: Fresh, Delicious & Vegan
“Wow,” someone said as I waited in line on opening day. “I’m not even a vegetarian, but there’s definitely way too much bacon in this area. This is a relief.” […]
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YO! GP ARTISTS! Open Studios sign up PARTY @The Diamond (8/15)
Parties are nice. Free beers are even nicer. And Greenpoint Open Studios is best. Join us at The Diamond Bar (43 Franklin St) this Friday, August 15th from 7-10pm for […]
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Oyster Happy Hour and New Brunch at The Bounty
Greenpoint has seen a whole host of new restaurants open over the past year or so. One of the interesting things about this is that we get to witness their […]
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New ‘Moe’s Doughs’ Brings the Croissant Donut to Greenpoint
Important Food News Flash: As of last Friday, Greenpoint got itself a second donut shop. Yep, that’s right, after many years of plain sailing, Peter Pan has finally got some […]
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Ovenly Goods Now on Offer to East River Ferry Commuters
Rely on the East River Ferry to get to work? Pleased that it’s back up and running from Greenpoint? Well, here’s some news to make your morning ferry ride even cheerier… […]