5 Leaves is five years old today. I remember the first time I ate there, probably that long ago, and was blown away by the food, atmosphere, cocktails and the […]
Tag: Greenpoint
Posted inCommunity, News
TV and Film Production Ruining Greenpoint Lives?
One time a friend and I drank a bit of wine and decided we were going to dress up in 1930s attire and stroll onto the set of Boardwalk Empire. […]
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FREE Scavenger Hunt For Kids in McCarren Park Sunday (9/15)
Via GWAAP: Scavenger Hunt in McCarren Park We connect children with nature to encourage active exploration of the natural world. Children who spend time outdoors develop strong imaginations and learn […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Recipes
Recipes Gone Wild: Tamarind-Curry Apple Chips
Stopping at a gas station upstate the other weekend, I had my first taste of this fall’s apple crop. A lady had set up a fruit stand just outside the food […]
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ExxonMobil Private Sewer Project on Monitor St
Joe Lentol shared this document on facebook this week. There is a sewer to be installed on behalf of ExxonMobil on Monitor St between Greenpoint Ave and Calyer St in […]
Posted inArt, Culture
09.12.13 Mixtape // Leland Sundries
Americana maestros Leland Sundries curate this week’s rootsy playlist. Dust off that jar o’ moonshine and prepare to set sail after the jump.
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“We’re Loud and Out and Proud Of It!” Greenpoint’s Gay Owned Cafetico Bogotá Celebrates 7 Years!
I recently received an email from a young lesbian woman who is moving to NYC for school and wanted to know whether Greenpoint is a gay friendly neighborhood. Her timing […]
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GRAND OPENING DUKE’S LIQUOR BOX FRIDAY (9/13) w/ Tastings Tonight & Thursday!
Celebrate the Grand Opening of Duke’s Liquor Box (170 Franklin St)Â this Friday 9/13 from 6-8pm with Greenhook Ginsmith’s Gin, Acme Smoked Salmon and Digestif & Apertif of Averna Amaro & […]
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End of Summer Music + Coffee Playlist: Looks Like the Sun
Somewhere between clouds and sun, the end of summer in Greenpoint brought on a longing. A longing for more sun when thunderstorms seem to rain on and on. While the […]
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Forgotten Greenpoint: The Astral
The Astral is undoubtedly one of Greenpoint’s most iconic edifices. So much so, it even inspired it’s own novel. It sure is a purdy old pile o’ bricks, straight out of […]