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Greenpoint Affordable Housing Lottery Now Open

24 apartment units available in affordable housing lottery at 33 Franklin St. in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

Income requirement for applicants: $55,680 (one person) to $165,230 (three people). [ more ]

The New Yorker

Soba Artistry and Shokupan Sandos in Greenpoint

The trend of Brooklyn-inspired businesses and culture has made its way to Tokyo, with various restaurants, coffee shops, and shops adopting the Brooklyn aesthetic.

Japanese Greenpoint in Brooklyn has become a hub for upscale businesses offering French-Japanese cuisine and specialty shops selling Japanese goods. [ more ]

Eater NY

5 years ago

The Best Restaurants in Greenpoint

Greenpoint, Brooklyn has become a culinary destination with a diverse range of restaurants.

Wenwen, a stir-fry shop, offers upscale Taiwanese dishes like BDSM chicken and numbing celtuce with Sichuan pepper. [ more ]

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Greenpointers

1 week ago

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Greenpoint This Week: Issues at Affordable Housing Building, Brooklyn Half Marathon, and More - Greenpointers

Greenpoint community events and issues highlighted in this article. [ more ]

Greenpointers

The Williamsburg Spots That Made The New York Times' 2024 List of 100 Best Restaurants - Greenpointers

Only six North Brooklyn restaurants made the 2024 best NYC list, down from nine last year.

Some popular North Brooklyn spots like Falansai and Taqueria Ramirez were left out this year. [ more ]

Eater NY

Owner of Cafe Spaghetti and Swoony's Is Opening Another Brooklyn Spot

Sal Lamboglia to open new concept in Cobble Hill without details yet

Veselka to resume 24/7 hours starting on Memorial Day

Prospect Butcher Co. expanding to Greenpoint with an ethically sourced meats model [ more ]

Eater NY

Hip Nordic Coffee Shop La Cabra Is Opening Its First Brooklyn Location

La Cabra expanding to Brooklyn

New bakery and wine bar opening in Greenpoint

All'antico Vinaio giving out free sandwiches in Greenwich Village

New Thai restaurant opening in Fort Greene [ more ]

Eater NY

One of Manhattan's Best Korean Barbecue Spots Has Closed

Cafe Coretto in the East Village closed due to ongoing building repairs

The Wild Son and Bar Lula swapped locations in the East Village [ more ]

Eater NY

A New LaGuardia Airport Lounge With Wines From an LES Bar

LaGuardia Airport has debuted a new two-floor lounge in Terminal B, offering curated wine and food options

Greenpoint Lebanese provisions shop Edy's Grocer is adding an after-hours bar called The Mezze Bar [ more ]

Greenpointers

The Greenpointers Guide to 2024 Winter Restaurant Week in North Brooklyn - Greenpointers

The 2024 Winter Restaurant Week is shorter than previous years, lasting less than three weeks.

Restaurants in Greenpoint and Williamsburg are participating in the event, offering prix fixe menus ranging from $30 to $60. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Affordable housing lottery opens for 24 units in Greenpoint's Franklin Court development * Brooklyn Paper

Affordable housing lottery for 24 apartments in Greenpoint's Franklin Court. Prices based on Area Median Income. Modern building with amenities like gym and rooftop terrace. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn's own 'Iron Man' offers to smooth Greenpoint's rumpled clothing for free * Brooklyn Paper

James Hook offers free public ironing services in Greenpoint on Mondays in March.

The Brooklyn Ironers' Union, founded by James Hook, includes former military men who appreciate the art of ironing. [ more ]

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Greenpoint Woman Struck by Truck Succumbs to Injuries

Woman hit by truck driver in Greenpoint dies of injuries

Truck driver charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Driver arrested after crash that left Greenpoint pedestrian in critical condition * Brooklyn Paper

A 49-year-old woman was critically injured after being hit by a truck in Greenpoint.

The driver, 68-year-old Stanley Manel, was charged with failure to yield and exercise due care. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Greenpoint venue Saint Vitus Bar shuttered by Department of Buildings * Brooklyn Paper

The venue Saint Vitus Bar in Greenpoint was unexpectedly closed due to an incorrect certificate of occupancy.

The closure affected the community and led to efforts to rebook shows and support staff members during the temporary closure. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Greenpointers honor activist's 'fierce advocacy' with newly co-named Irene Klementowicz Way * Brooklyn Paper

Greenpoint locals honor activist Irene Klementowicz by co-naming a street in her honor

Klementowicz fought for decades to improve the environment and health of her neighborhood [ more ]

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Coffee

Paloma Coffee Team Opening a New Bakery on Nassau Avenue - Greenpointers

The Paloma Coffee and Bakery team is expanding with a new bakery, Paloma the Bakery, opening on February 17.

Paloma the Bakery will feature a bakery workshop, espresso bar, and retail area, offering hand-made viennoiserie with flavors inspired by Spain. [ more ]

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Beer

Phil Collins Day Is Back and Better Than Ever at Greenpoint Beer and Ale Co. - Greenpointers

Greenpoint Beer and Ale Co. is hosting its second Phil Collins Day event since the pandemic.

The event will feature DJ sets, an air drumming contest, an art gallery fundraiser, and a set by drumming students from Brooklyn Music School. [ more ]

Brooklyn Magazine

Japanese-Cajun-Creole restaurant Kinoko opens in Greenpoint - Brooklyn Magazine

Kinoko is a new Cajun-Creole-Japanese restaurant in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, combining the owner's love for New Orleans and sushi.

The menu includes unique combinations like gumbo ramen and Louisiana crawfish dumplings covered in chili oil. [ more ]

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Even more in '24: 10 big stories to watch in 2024! Brooklyn Paper

Redistricting in New York's congressional districts could provide the Democratic Party with an advantage in the U.S. House elections.

The fate of Park Church Co-Op in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, is still uncertain as locals hope to turn it into a Community Center. [ more ]

Greenpointers

Dining

Community Cookbook: La Sandwicherie's Onion Soup - Greenpointers

Greenpoint's La Sandwicherie (156 Driggs Ave.) is a French sandwich and coffee shop with a small market of imported French goods.

Eater NY

This Indian Dessert Shop Is Closing Down Its Restaurant

Surbhi Sahni's Tagmo restaurant in the Seaport District is closing on December 31, but she plans to continue selling desserts online.

Allyx Seemann, a former waiter at Le Fond, is opening a new restaurant called Gator in Greenpoint.

Stefan Kefgen, former executive chef at the Dutch, has joined Farm to People as the new chef for its restaurant. [ more ]

Eater NY

5 months ago