Greenpoint
Lorven Pharmacy
Culture on the Cheap
Urban Fur: One Up, One Down
This handsome chap is named Bill. As you can see he has taken interest in the king-sized trucker bomb in front of him (which can be found at the intersection of Driggs Avenue and North 8 Street). I can’t honestly say I blame him. Either the author of this item has a bladder fit for the record books or it was a, uh, multilateral effort.
Damn.
Miss Heather
Daily Bloomblight: 114 North 7 Street
Many of you are probably familiar with Sevenberry. It is one of the many edifices designed by north Brooklyn’s good friend Karl Fischer. As its name indicates this condominium is located at the corner of North 7 Street and Berry Street. Pretty clever wordplay if I may so myself— although it should be noted that “Barfeater” (which can be found inscribed in the sidewalk just outside the entrance of this building) does have a certain ring to it. But this post isn’t about Sevenberry or some anonymous person’s culinary proclivities. It is about Sevenberry’s neighbor: 114 North 7 Street.
After I took the above photographs a passerby stopped, surveyed the scene and asked:
How did this happen?
Neglect.
I replied.
Then he proceeded to ask me if I owned this property. I assured him that I did not possess the means to own such a parcel (wish I did— have the money, that is) but if I did it wouldn’t look like this.
He was just as troubled as I was when he noticed the fence in the rear had collapsed as well. Welcome to the “new” Williamsburg.
Who wouldn’t want a patio looking at this crap pile? But cry over spilled milk? Let’s have some fun instead. Anyone care to give this piece of Bloomblight a snappy name (like its neighbor)? If so, you can kick things off via comments.
Miss Heather
Spotted On Manhattan Avenue: Thrift With Benefits
As I was running errands today I noticed the storefront at 570 Manhattan Avenue has a new tenant: Fox & Fawn.
Also known as home to Heaven Street Records.
I didn’t have time to pop in today (I was growing tired of my umbrella being blown open repeatedly and as a result vowed to get my chores completed and GO HOME). But I do plan to give this, Greenpoint’s newest business(es), a look-see in the next day or two. In the meantime if anyone has the 411 about this establishment please share via the comments.
Fox & Fawn/Heaven Street Records
570 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Miss Heather
Williamsburg Photo Du Jour: Feldman
This portrait of the surviving Corey can be found on Skillman Avenue.
Williamsburg Street Art Du Jour: North 8 Street Selections
I love, love, LOVE this one!
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Video Du Jour: St. Mark’s Place Fashion Watch
As many of you have noticed the weather has been quite nasty the last few days. So much so that yours truly has been staying indoors. I can handle rain or even snow. But traipsing around in nature’s post-nasal drip leaves much to be desired. Unless, as I learned this weekend, it is done with style.
Saturday night I had to attend a birthday party for a good friend in Manhattan. Given this person is one of my best friends (hell, she was the “best woman” at our wedding) attendance was mandatory. So I bundled up: out came the thermal underwear, heavy coat I had put away only a week ago and so forth. I hardly cut a dashing figure— but that wasn’t the objective. I was more concerned with keeping dry. Unfortunately I neglected to bring an umbrella so all my preparations were rendered moot. If I had to describe the result it would run along the lines of American Playground homeless. It was on St. Mark’s Place that I learned the error of my ways. I should have put on my slinkiest dress, fishnets and stratospheric pumps.
You gotta love New Yorkers. Nothing— not even such a triviality as a flash flood— gets in the way of us promenading and having a good time on a Saturday night. It is yours truly’s sincerest hope this Minnie Pearl look catches on with our fair city’s youth. Umbrellas are for wimps. On that note, dear readers, I am off for a little walk. If tragedy strikes I will endeavor to steal something casual.
Miss Heather
East Williamsburg Photo Du Jour: Bananas
Filed under: 11206, 11237, Bushwick, Bushwick Brooklyn, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn
From Seigel Street.
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Starter: Est.
This lovely shot of the place formerly known as the Greenpoint Coffee House comes courtesy of autovac. Great capture!
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Ender: Gratuitous Food Porn
Tonight the Mister, I and a good friend finally got around to trying out the Garden Spot’s newest dining establishment: Paulie Gee’s. The first thing that struck me was how vegetarian friendly the menu (which you can see by clicking here) was. Truth be told, it was difficult to make a choice— but choose I did: I opted for the Marianna and an arugula salad.
Make that two arugula salads. As it would happen the waitress had noted we had debated as to whether purchase one or two. They had an extra one so they gave it to us. Both were dispatched pretty quickly. Then came a surprise from Mr. Gee himself:
The first working model of the “Miss Heather Special” a little culinary joint venture we have been working on. We dug in.
And dug in. It should be noted that the Mister ate his entire pie: the Kuban.*
And DUG IN.
All in all we had a great time and my Marianna pie was garlicky and delicious. A glass of wine would have been a nice accompaniment, but Paulie assured me they were anticipating their liquor license in a week or so.
Paulie G’s Pizzeria
60 Greenpoint Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
(718) 987-3747
As for what will constitute a “Miss Heather Special”? That’s for me to know and you to find out! I am more than certain Paulie will come up with something fantastic! In the meantime, check it out! You will not be disappointed.
Miss Heather
*As in Adam Kuban of SliceNY.
P.S.: You can see more (and I would argue, better) pictures from our foray to Paulie Gee’s by checking out my photo pool.
NYS Flickr Pool
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