So you think Christmas cheer is for squares? Wrong. Greenpoint’s McGolrick Trees is not only your one stop shop for a fresh Carolina Fraser or the perfect holiday wreath, but now they’re providing the soundtrack to your Christmas Party too. Started last year by Charlie Poekell, the McGolrick tree stand is open 24 hours for […]
Today at St.Vitus Bar: …of Stardust (Art exhibit & live music)
Don’t know what to do with yourself today? We recommend heading out to St.Vitus Bar in Greenpoint for a shindig named “…of Stardust”. It’s a combined art exhibit / live music extravaganza featuring the likes of Costin Chioreanu, Mick Barr (Ocrilim, Krallice), Kevin Hufnagel (Gorguts, Dysrhythmia, Vaura), Daniel Menche and Musk OX. Below is a […]
Hurricane Guide by a Floridian
I’ll spare you from all the “This is nothing compared to where I’m from” triteness our Californian friends put us through during the earthquake. I’ve learned my lesson after talking shit about a little hurricane named Katrina that caused barely more than a drizzle over southwest Florida but subsequently destroyed New Orleans. Here are the […]
L Train Alternative: East River Ferry Provides Free Service, June 13 – 24
This could prove useful, especially considering how the L train’s weekend “service” has seriously made us question the MTA’s sanity of late: the new East River Ferry, with three pickups in the Williamsburg/Greenpoint area (India St. in Greenpoint, N. 6th St. in N. Williamsburg, Schaefer Landing in S. Williamsburg) will be offering FREE ferry service […]
Things to do tonight: Poster Party!
When the local, lovable, Greenpoint-based comedy troupe Serious Lunch (recent winners of the ECNY 2011 Award for Best Sketch Comedy), was working on a TV pilot, they needed a quick set dressing – so they hand-drew a bunch of movie posters and hung them on the wall. “When we hung the first 12 or so […]
Industries of the Blind Chapter 1 Release Party
The much awaited release of Brooklyn based instrumental post rock band Industries of the Blind debuts at Coco66 Friday. On April 8 their evolving lineup, now consisting of three guitars, a bass, keys, two violins, a viola, and drums will premiere their first official release in their nearly eight years. Originating in the great state […]
Dine In Brooklyn
Beginning on March 21st and running through the 31st is Dine In Brooklyn, one of our favorite times to try out Brooklyn eateries at a low price. The deal is pretty simple: $25 for dinner, $20.11 for lunch (random!), and two-for-one brunch options. A few Williamsburg and Greenpoint restaurants are participating including: Aurora, Baci & […]
East River Ferry Godmother
The Bloomberg administration and City Council have a new plan to help New York residents along the water deal with crowded subways and fewer bus routes. A new and improved ferry service is scheduled to provide all day service along the East River starting in June. The ferries are getting a guaranteed $9 million in […]
Just when I thought you couldn't possibly be any dumber, you go and do something like this… and totally redeem yourself!
At least Mayor Bloomberg is proud of himself. In a press release he said the city’s response to the snow this morning showed it had fixed the problems that plagued the much griped about handling of the Dec. 26 blizzard. Arguably, this most recent snow was not as bad as last month’s, but the official […]
New Bars & Restaurants Round Up
It’s a new year and there are tons of recently opened spots for food and alcohol consumption. Below is a list of places to try in 2011. Tuffet, a “cheese/meat/bar” owned by a Market Table alum, opened on New Years Eve. Now that we’ve got our hangovers (& desire to eat nothing but wheatgrass and […]