Illustration by Libby VanderPloeg - herself on the right, and Adina Grigore on the left
Greenpointers is excited to present a joint interview with two Greenpoint residents and business owners who recently collaborated on, and published, a book – a partnership they told us originated from this very website. We had to find out more.
The book is called Skin Cleanse: The Simple, All-Natural Program for Clear, Calm, Happy Skin. Adina Grigore, founder of skincare brand S.W. Basics, wrote it, and asked local illustrator Libby VanderPloeg to illustrate it. It was published last week, just ahead of S.W. Basics’ March 1st launch in 500 Target locations nationwide – a huge accomplishment for a small business with a commitment to natural ingredients.
The nights are drawing in and it’s the season to snuggle! With all this potential for autumnal romance in the air, we’re proud to present the results of another wonderful Love Bites in Greenpoint blind date!
Last week Lizzie, 30 and Dakota, 33 went for dinner at Greenpoint’s awesome Balinese restaurant Selamat Pagi (152 Driggs Avenue) and got to know each other over some fruity red wine and an amazing vegan chocolate cake.
But while their minds were blown by dessert, were they blown away by each other??! Continue reading →
Since our first Love Bites in Greenpoint date proved such a smoking-hot success, we are thrilled to announce that we recently paired up a second gorgeous couple for a blind dinner date.
Last weekend Conor, 27 and Jo, 31 went for dinner at local fave Brooklyn Label (180 Franklin Street) and feasted upon treats such as calamari, risotto and pecan pie.
But whilst they went nuts over their dessert…did they go nuts about each other??!
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. We hand-picked them from dozens of applicants and we’re mighty glad we chose them to start the series off because it turns out they are both awesome!
The pair met for their blind date at Adelina’s (159 Greenpoint Ave), our favorite local Italian. The wine was free-flowing and the food was to die for but, at the end of the evening, was there romance in the air? Continue reading →
