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Greenpoint Restaurant Watch: OPEN!
When I saw the takeout menu laying on the counter at the junk shop when I got in this morning I braved the nasty weather and headed to 159 Greenpoint Avenue.
Sure enough, Sabor is open for business! Per the chef, Perry (can be seen above), Sabor has been open for “a couple of days”. They are still trying to straighten out the matter of their liquor license, but hope this will be in place next week. Until then Sabor will be decidedly dry. The previous having been written, what impressed me the most about their menu is the decent selection of vegetarian items. Perry assured me he has more veggie items in the works. I assured him this was most appreciated!
Sabor Latino Cuisine
Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Delivery: YES!
159 Greenpoint Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
(347) 227-8531
You can view Sabors’s menu by clicking here.
Miss Heather
P.S.: On a related note, it would appear we are slated to get another Latin restaurant at 1049 Manhattan Avenue.
Or at least that is what the gentleman working there this morning told me!
Street Seating Du Jour: Scratch-off Dreams
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Street Art
From Kingsland Avenue.
Miss Heather
‘Tis The Season: El Blablazo
When I received the above photographs from Christo this evening I knew I had to see what the guys behind El Blablazo were cooking up in person.
It is nothing short Greenpoint glorious!
The gentleman responsible for this masterpiece have assured me that they will resume decorating El Blablazo tomorrow. In addition, they told me anyone was welcome to come by and add decorations because this tree is (and I quote) “a public tree”!
El Blablazo Community Christmas Tree
1074 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Inbox: La Taverna Gets DOH’ed?
It’s proving to be a HOPPIN’ day at the New York Shitty inbox. Charles writes:
Need to snap a shot, but did you see La Taverna, the italian place at Java and Manhattan, was closed as per order of the health and mental hygiene dept? Ack!
I did a little poking around the New York City Health Department’s inspection records and the latest inspection dated from May— and La Taverna passed with flying colors. This certainly makes one wonder what happened. If you have the scoop please share via comments. Inquiring Greenpointers want to know!
Miss Heather
UPDATE, 3:45 p.m.: I did a walk-by. Whatever happened it appears to have been trivial because La Taverna will be open as of 5:00 p.m. this evening!
From The New York Shitty Inbox: Much Ado About This Weekend
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Or would that be much to DO this weekend? If what I found in my inbox today is any indication there is a log going on this weekend. Mark writes:
Hey Miss Heather did you see this? Papacito’s is celebrating it’s pseudo-one year birthday and recently acquired liquor license. They’re inviting people to come celebrate with free food and tequila. Pretty cool!
Most cool indeed! Among the goodies promised are free tequila shots from 11:00 – 1:00 a.m. and live mariachi music. Check it out!
PAPAS BIG BASH
Saturday, December 5 2009 9:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.
Papasitos
999 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
If mariachi is not your cup of tea, a good friend of mine (and fabulous D.J.), The Professor, will be spinning an evening of “Motor City rock, soul, punk and psycho-funk” at Greenpoint’s very own Boulevard Tavern. Having known the Professor for some time I can attest to his outstanding taste in music. Go. You will not be disappointed!
Detroit Rock (and Soul) City
December 5, 2009
Boulevard Tavern
579 Meeker Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Last up, there will be not one— but two holiday craft fairs this weekend! Monika writes:
Dear Miss Heather, FYI — two fab holiday shopping events taking place this Sunday in Williamsburg a few blocks apart!
Handmade Holiday Fair
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Time: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Location:Â Brooklyn Ale House, 103 Berry Street (at North 8th), Williamsburg
FREE“Sock monkeys, affordable art and we mean affordable!! Handmade clothing and more by Carri Skoczek, Kat St. John, Heather Jordan and some other gals.  This sunday, come one, come all!!  Great bloody marys and free bagels!”
AND:
Winter Market @ Public Assembly
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Time: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Public Assembly, 70 North 6th Street (between Wyeth and Kent), Williamsburg
FREEPresented by Northern Brooklyn Based Boutiques, Designers, Vintage Collectors and Culinary Creatives.
Featuring Edibles, Wearables, Antiques, & Gifts from $1-$100.
And that’s all she wrote. Have a fun and safe weekend Williamspointers and Greenburgers!
Miss Heather
Photo Credits: The lovely photograph gracing the beginning of this post comes courtesy of Caryn Rose. Great capture!
New York Shitty Day Starter: Urban Fur
Filed under: 11222, Crazy Cat Lady, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
This little guy got lost in the junk shop last night. It’s a fun place for kitten and humankind alike. I don’t blame him. But at some point the party ends, e.g.; you don’t have to go home but you can’t stay here. To this end I was entrusted by Larry da Junkman to retrieve Anthony and take him back to his rightful home. I did so by a string and he warms the Skwinkles of my heart!
Miss Heather
LAST GASP: Souper Trivia Night
Aside from one of the co-owners of t.b.d. and I playing dueling cameras (as seen above) it was a most enjoyable and successful FUNdraising night at t.b.d. The Greenpoint Reformed Church’s Soup Kitchen/Food Pantry garnered no less than $1,470.00 to feed our fellow Greenpointers in need.
Mazel tov!
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Ender: Street Seating Selections
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Street Furniture, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Shabby Chic & Three-legged Chair, Norman Avenue, 11222
Northside Naugahyde, North 12 Street, 11211
Armless with Smirnoff, North 10 Street, 11211
Disemboweled & Fabulous, Calyer Street 11222
Miss Heather
Photo Credits: The fantastic find from Calyer Street comes courtesy of Caryn Rose.
QUICKLINK: Broke A$$ Stuart
I was approached a couple months ago by none other than the man behind the guides and web site, Stuart Schuffman, to write a piece for his weekly “Broke Ass of the Week” column. At long last (Tuesday, December 1 at 2:00 a.m., to be precise) I finally tendered my response. Things get done at a glacial pace at Chez Shitty— but they do get done!
Long story made short, as of this afternoon it is up. I lavish a lot of the love on the ‘hood best known as the Garden Spot of the Universe. It is well-deserved. Sorry Williamsburg, it’s our time to shine. Check it out!
Miss Heather
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