About eight years ago, Greenpointers began seeing the butter-yellow Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream trucks popping up on our streets, often with one of the owners, Laura O’Neill and brothers […]
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A Taste for Books: Bryant Terry’s Afro-Vegan
Welcome to a new Greenpointers food series called A Taste for Books. We’ll be taking a page from the monthly cookbook club and potluck hosted by our Greenpoint neighbors, Archestratus […]
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Roasted Golden Beets with Sautéed Greens
With the expansion of the compost program to Greenpoint last year, it became easier than ever to send our food waste to the fertilizer lot, instead of to the landfill. This […]
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Sweet & Spicy Slow Cooker Root Vegetable Stew
Slow cooker veggie stews top my list of minimal effort, maximum nutrient recipes. Not to mention they are extremely delicious. This one uses seven different vegetables with a focus on […]
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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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Eat Green in Greenpoint: Local Vegan Awareness Day (06/21)
Have you been thinking of cutting down on your meat intake but not sure where to start? Been trying to cut out dairy but feel too limited in your options? […]
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Lessons in Vegan Wine at Adelina’s
Call me ignorant but, until recently, I wasn’t remotely aware that most wine production is largely un-vegan. This changed when I paid a visit to Adelina’s (159 Greenpoint Ave.) to sample […]
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Top Brunching with Brooklyn Label’s New Chef José Luis Diaz
Whenever we have friends in town, the weekend usually starts with a hearty Greenpoint brunch to show off the neighborhood. And although there’s been endless new places opening up recently, […]
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Gift Guide: Crystalyn Kae Handbags (DISCOUNT!)
The new trend that is sticking in fashion is sustainable designs made right here in the USA. Crystalyn Kae’s handbag are just that and the designs are functional works of art! […]
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Featured Vendor: Yeah Dawg!
Being vegan ain’t easy – especially because you can’t eat things like hot dogs. Well the time has come when every vegan can enjoy a hot dog. Yeah Dawg!, NYC’s only […]