“I love the trees in Greenpoint!” says Stevie Han Horn, 28, who moved to Brooklyn from Colorado in 2012. “Part of it makes me feel as though I’m in a small […]
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Posted inEat & Drink, Events, Shopping, Uncategorized
Craft Beer, Haiku, Strawberry Gin, Face Painting, Electric Wildflowers, 60+ Vendors, & more!!! Spring Market (4/26)
The late great Robin Williams once said “Spring is nature’s way of saying ‘Let’s party!’” So we’re thinking this year’s brutal winter overstayed its welcome as nature’s cue for a massive celebration. […]
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NYC Farm Chic Flowers: Gift Guide (DISCOUNT!)
Did you know that 80% of flowers purchased is the US are imported? When considering holiday floral decor or gifts this season, choose NYC Farm Chic Flowers, whose flowers are all domestic […]
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New Greenpoint Shop: Hook and Eye
India Street has a new little shop in town. Hook and Eye (130 India St) has three parts: vintage, sustainable, and stylish. Maryann Caputo set her sights on opening a […]
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Featured Vendor: Big City Vintage
Our local shopping Holiday Market is all about finding quality made goods right here in New York as an alternative to mass consumerism shopping, which is often unethical in its […]
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Featured Vendor: YANA RODIN
Our featured vendor Yana Rodin describes herself as a “visual artist, designer, maker, traveler, collector, and curator of life experiences.” She will be bringing her gorgeous natural fiber accessories to […]
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Featured Vendor: Collado Crafted
In the weeks leading up to our Holiday Market we will be introducing you to some our featured vendors. The first is a Brooklyn company called Collado Crafted which creates beautiful cutting […]
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Since We’re Tawking Cawfee… What the hell is sustainable fair trade coffee anyway?
A lot of the 100s of emails we receive at Greenpointers are things like infographics, which are viral marketing images. When they come from places called “Top Management Degrees,” like […]
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Help Turn Eat Greenpoint’s Backyard Into A Pottery Studio!
Once a record and coffee shop, now a locally sourced restaurant, Eat Greenpoint’s owner Jordan Colon is dedicated to transforming the space once again – this time into a pottery […]
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Recipe: Eggplant Talk
While shopping at the Farmer’s Market, I cannot resist fresh eggplants! There is nothing better than to simply slice and fry an eggplant and eat it, soggy with olive oil, […]