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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.
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
New York Shitty Day Ender: Has Anyone Seen Sunny?
Filed under: 11222, Crazy Cat Lady, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
This flier comes courtesy of my buddy Diana, who writes:
Hi Heather,
I spotted this on Calyer near Guernsey and thought you might want to post it, he looks like a sweet cat and his owners seem heartbroken.
If you have seen Sunny or know of his whereabouts please contact his “people” at the above-listed telephone number. He is clearly missed!
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Inbox: Blood?
Peter writes:
So today I awoke to many sirens and word that a scaffolding had collapsed down the street (on Meserole & Manhattan), and that a worker had fallen. On my way back from getting coffee just now, at the rumored location of the fall, I happened upon the attached…
Yikes.
Miss Heather
P.S.: Here’s a rundown of what happened from a gentleman named Colin:
I was just out for a walk and happened upon a big hubbub at the corner of Meserole and Manhattan. Looks like the scaffold at the building on the southeast corner (which I believe had previously been slapped with an order to vacate) collapsed, and a construction worker fell four or five stories. I didn’t want to pry or rubberneck, so I’ve got no further information, but I thought that this was a neighborhood happening of considerable import. Whoever it was that fell, I really hope they’re alright. Looks like it was a long way down.
UPDATE, May 12, 2010: the address of the building in question is 760-764 Manhattan Avenue. 760 gets a clean bill of health per the Department of Buildings. When one examines 762-764 Manhattan Avenue (AKA: 106 Meserole Avenue) it gets much more interesting:
So let me get this straight: not only was this sidewalk shed not up to standard, but it was erected without a permit. Someone had to die in order for this to be discovered?!?
Inexcusable.
Here’s the final grotesque. Taken by yours truly today while riding the B43 bus:
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