I’ve lived in Greenpoint for eight years and have always felt a void in wellness offerings. Thankfully, that’s begun to change as juice bars, gyms, and yoga studios started blooming […]
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Posted inEat & Drink, Recipes, Wellness
Coconut Tomato Soup with Crispy Kale
Warning: This is not your traditional tomato soup. Sure, it’s hearty and comforting, and it is definitely chock-full of tomatoes, but it also offers a unique richness that allows it […]
Posted inClasses, Community, Services, Wellness
Kiki Morris: Greenpoint’s Best-Loved Trainer Talks Health, Happiness and Longevity
If you’ve ever taken a run around McCarren Park track, the chances are you’ll know Kiki. Kiki Morris has been a regular fixture at the northwest corner of the track […]
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It’s Time To Get Healthy: Food For Life Cooking Class Begins Thursday (DEAL!)
(sponsored) Did you know that reviews by the American Institute for Cancer Research show that as much as 40% of cancer risk may be related to diet? The contemporary Brooklynite’s […]
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Miranda: Gift Guide (DISCOUNT!)
Looking for a place to celebrate the holidays with family, friends or co-workers? Miranda offers a delicious mix of Italian cuisine with a Latin American flair featuring handmade pasta as […]
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Recipes Gone Wild: New Amsterdam Clam Chowder
Clams have feelings too, you know…maybe? Disturb them and they’re liable to spit right in your eye. Such an action, so uncouth, so impulsive, warrants a long vacation in […]
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Epic Ride via The Yana Banana Voyage (Photos!)
To wake up at 6:30 am on a Saturday, you must be nuts, you say? Maybe I am. But I woke up hella early because I was going on the […]
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Recipes Gone Wild: Roasted Corn Salad – What to do if you see a raccoon or have an adundance of corn…
There’s nothing much cuter than a fuzzy raccoon, even when it’s peeking out of a greasy dumpster in the summer heat. Case in point here. But if you have the […]
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Recipe: The Broccoli Rabe Sandwich Made Me Do It (Vegan)
You may notice my father, whose name is Rocco, is always making fun of all our vegan recipes in the comments section. But what he doesn’t realize is my affinity […]
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Quick Fitness: Greenpoints Gem of a Gym!
Quick Fitness (16 Eckford St) is a special gym somewhat secretly tucked away by McCarren Park. Upon entrance to the gym, you will notice that Quick Fitness is flooded with natural […]