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New & Noteworthy: Rafcio Deli
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
Although I am a vegetarian I have the presence of mind to know a number of you who read this blog are not. Hence why I wanted to pass along the above item: a new fish and chips establishment with a decidedly Greenpoint twist…
its Polish.
I glanced at the menu (which you can see by clicking here) and I have to say this place carries a LOT more than your run-of-the-mill fish and chips. Offerings include but are not limited to:
- Roasted French bread with cheese and mushrooms
- “Hot-Dog” with vegetable
- Sauerkraut and mushroom croquettes
- Chicken wings
- Red borscht
- Greek salad
Rafcio Deli & Chip Shop
178 Nassau Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
If anyone out there has tried this establishment please share your experience/thoughts via comments. I’d love to hear what you think!
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Video Du Jour: A Musical Interlude
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
Today’s selection of music comes from my walk around the Garden Spot March 19th. As you will see we folks in the 11222 carry both kinds of music: country (as played by the above gents— who are damned good!) and western. Enjoy!
You can see more photographs from my Sunday excursion by clicking here.
Miss Heather
P.S.: On a somewhat related note I will be uploading more footage from the Robot Monkey World Chimpionship this evening so stayed tuned!
Greenpoint Fashion Watch: Furban Jungle Update
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
It’s been over a week since I’ve hit you up with some (f)urban goodness from the wilderness that is Greenpoint. Luckily last weekend’s lovely weather brought out all manner and variety of animal print enthusiasts. I stalked these wild game (in one case coming close to walking in front of a moving car), trapped them on my digital camera and released them into the sanctuary of my Flickr photo set (which follows). Happy hunting!
If any of you spy the odd leopard lady, tempting tigress or— best of all— a furban zebra (which I have observed are not unlike their four legged counter-parts: almost impossible to capture) in the greater Greenpoint area please forward them to me at:
missheather (at) thatgreenpointblog (dot) com
Thanks!
Miss Heather
Reader Contribution Du Jour: HELP WANTED
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
This item comes courtesy of Bitchcakes who writes:
I simply had to pass this along. I noticed this this morning on Manhattan Ave, by the corner of Norman. I thought it was serious at first, but as I read along, I am convinced it is just the work of some prankster. Either way, I found it amusing. Enjoy!
I agree: this is probably a prank. The idea of creating an indoor beach in Greenpoint, however, strikes me as being an excellent business proposition— especially for our older friends whose Social Security checks are not going as far they used to. Get a few lawn chairs, a cooler (or two) of PBR, charge admission and the rent will be paid in no time! You know how the saying goes:
If you build it, they will come!
Of course I also see the potential for this turning into some kind of Spahn Ranch kind arrangement and, well, we all know what that got us. Now that I think about it I have seen quite a few men in the greater 11222 area lately whose fashion sensibilities are of the Charles Manson and/or Tex Watson variety. In any case those of you who are interested in following up on this most unique employment opportunity can contact this Greenpoint grannie (aspiring Mrs. Robinson?— the bamboo around the bed begs the question) at:
peterpanofcarpenters (at) gmail (dot (com)
Good luck!
Miss Heather
Williamsburg Photo Du Jour: Half Nader
Filed under: Williamsburg
From Meeker Avenue.
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Fashion Watch: Justice for $1.99
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
Those of you who are looking to make a fashion statement on a tight budget should head down to the Big D Store. STAT.
There you will find this t-shirt with Brutus on it. It reads “Justice”. I for one find this piece of apparel a little confusing because if my memory serves me correctly this gent’s shtick was beating up people and date raping Olive Oyl.* But who am I to judge?
Men’s “Justice” T-Shirts
Big D Store
777 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Miss Heather
*Who is arguably one of the most annoying cartoon characters ever created.
Fear And Loathing On Manhattan Avenue
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
Not since I was knee-high to Willie Horton have I seen an advertisement that so flagrantly plays upon race, gender and class anxiety. Way to go Williamsburg Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you’d make Lee Atwater proud!
Miss Heather
P.S.: This one isn’t much better.
Highlights From The Robot Monkey World Chimpionship: Part II
Or: Lily Speaks
This installment features Lily Peachin of Dandelion Wine battling it out in the quarter finals against d.b.a. Although Dandelion Wine lost (and pretty badly at that) her running commentary through out the game and increasing frustration (who knew she took her robot monkeys so seriously?) makes this worth viewing. So be sure to watch the second half. Funny stuff!
You can see more footage from this event by clicking here.
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Photos Du Jour: Moments Of Zen
McGolrick Park
Manhattan Avenue
Nassau Avenue
Miss Heather
Reader Contribution Du Jour: Some Very Special Street Seating
These shots come courtesy of a woman named Jillian who is better known to many as The Fictionalist. She writes:
Hello There,
The two attached photos may be of interest re: your 4/19 post; this comfy, though slightly torn, little number was abandoned on Noble Street btwn Franklin and Manhattan. Thought I’d liven it up.
Very much enjoying your shitty blog…
Thank you, Jillian, for the kind words and living up my inbox!
Miss Heather
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