Greenpoint
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Has Anyone Seen Skipper?
Filed under: 11222, Crazy Cat Lady, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
I found this flier today while knocking around Manhattan Avenue. If you have seen Skipper or know of her whereabouts please contact her people at the above-listed telephone number.
Thanks!
Miss Heather
LAST GASP, Part I: Crosstown Local Photo Du Jour
Filed under: 11222, Criminal Activity, Crosstown Local, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
Erin (who sent me the above photo) writes:
Just in case anyone was wondering why the g wasn’t running tonight. Looks like there’s a gp arsonist in our midst.
Methinks the MTA has finally pushed some Crosstown Local patron over the edge. Damn.
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Restaurant Watch: Open & Soon To Be!
First up (and as many of you have probably deduced), I was wrong about the opening date for Grill & Greens. Fortunately when I walked by today I saw something very promising: a big bowl of eggplant just waiting to be rendered into delicious babaganoush. I asked the men present when they planned to open: they’re hoping for tomorrow. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see. In the meantime you can peruse their menu by clicking here.
Grill & Greens
Target Opening Date: May 13, 2010
994 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
(718) 349 – 5981
Lastly, I have had a number of people ask me about the status of Vamos Al Tequila. I am pleased to announce are open (have been since Sunday, May 9— hey, I at least I got one right!) and I tried their foodstuffs last night.Before I proceed I would like to male two things clear upfront:
- I am very fussy about Mexican food.
- Given my recent experience (READ: vomiting my brains out) at the hands of San Loco I probably should not have ordered enchiladas. In fact, I probably should have waited a few more days before trying this establishment: my palette and stomach are still a bit, um, touchy.
I ordered cheese enchiladas rojas. While I very much liked the accompanying rice and refried beans, the enchiladas themselves didn’t so much for me: the cheese stuffing was not melted (to my taste) and the sauce struck me as being a bit salty. Methinks next time I am going to order verde sauce instead.
I do not want to come off as panning Vamos Al Tequila (I’m not— if I was I wouldn’t make it known I plan to go back!). The service was very friendly, a number of the items on the menu (which you can see by clicking here) looked intriguing (the Abril Avocado Torta and Aqua de Jamaica* among them) and lest we forget: they have only been open a few days. In other words: I’m going to wait a week or two and give ’em another try.
Vamos Al Tequila
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Monday – Saturday, 12:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Sunday
162 Franklin Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
(718) 383 – 0808
CAVEAT: as of yesterday Vamos Al Tequila’s credit card machine had yet to arrive and they were still awaiting their liquor license.
Miss Heather
*If you have not tried this, do so. It’s wonderful— especially on a hot summer day. That is, if summer ever comes. If today is any indication of what’s to come I have my doubts.
New York Shitty Slide Show Du Jour: Underneath The Greenpoint Hospital
Filed under: 11211, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
(Or more accurately: its Outpatient Annex.)
As I mentioned in this post the folks at St. Nick’s are having an open call for artists. Well, as promised today I took a tour of the space they are converting into an art and performance space. All things said it is very much a work in progress. Having just completed asbestos abatement, they can now move forward finishing the space. This is not to suggest that one cannot see the potential: you can. The main area would be perfect as a performance or installation space, to cite just one example. In addition, it was really neat to poke around the labyrinth of rooms, closets and antechambers in their pre-rehabilitated state. If you are into urban decay you are going to love this photo set. Enjoy!
Anyone interested in proposing an on-site installation or performance, wants to submit work for their open call or simply has questions about this space should contact Laura McLelland @ lmclelland (at) stnicksalliance (dot) org. Oh yeah, be sure to read the submission specs and requirements first!
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: Ode To The B43
If the bus
runs slow
to where you
need to go
just blow
this transit
scene— Manhattan Avenue at Green Street
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Inbox: Kite Day Cometh!
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
With the weather being as dreary as it is I was delighted to get a reminder from a reader named Ruth that this upcoming Saturday, May 15, is Kite Day at McCarren Park! Those of you who have yet to check this out really should— it’s a lot of fun. What’s more, it is for good cause; it’s a fundraiser for P.S. 132!
Kite Day
May 15, 2010 starting at noon
McCarren Park
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Miss Heather
P.S.: You can see photos of last year’s festivities by clicking here.
New York Shitty Day Starter: Picnic?
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Jay Lombard (who forwarded this McCarren Park still life) to me opines:
If fire isn’t allowed inside the park was this salmon prepared tartar? Maybe sashimi? Either way it looks like a feast was had and they left plenty behind – gotta work on those knife skills.
Agreed. The stuff of “Top Chef” this most decidedly isn’t. This is individual could also use a little boning up (no intention) on his (or her) sign reading skills as well. Makes me think of a song…
Miss Heather
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