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Has Anyone Seen Brooklyn?
The cat, that is. When I found these fliers posted up and down Manhattan Avenue today my heart broke. If anyone has seen this Queen of felines named after the finest borough in New York City please contact her owner at the above telephone number or via email at:
kateapple (at) gmail (dot) com
Thanks!
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Restaurant Watch: 946 Manhattan Avenue
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
Remember that most curious conversion I told you about last month? You know, the space that was formerly a bookstore but whose Certificate of Occupancy stated it was a funeral parlor? Well today the sign finally went up. And I have some very good news on the “culinary diversity” front!
Your eyes are not deceiving you. This eating and drinking establishment will be serving fare previously unavailable in my corner of Greenpoint.
Per the really friendly guys who erected the sign “La Taverna” will be serving “Mediterranean food”. When I queried them as to whether it would be Greek, Turkish, etc. they confessed that they did not know. Nonetheless I told them this was most welcome news because our community has too many Thai restaurants already. As you can see in the above photograph, they found this piquant observation quite amusing.
La Taverna
946 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
I got no word as to when this establishment will be opening its doors. However, I took a quick peek inside and the interior appears to be very close to completion. The tables, chairs, light fixtures— you name it— were all in place and the only thing I could see lacking were the customers. In other words I am going to prognosticate that La Taverna will be gracing the Garden Spot sooner rather than later!
Miss Heather
Williamspoint Slide Show Du Jour: Kite Day 2009
Hosting a kite flying event on a day with virtually no wind presents a certain number of challenges. However, a few of the more savvy kite lovers did manage to achieve flight— and there was more than enough entertainment to be found on terra firma. As you will see in the following selection of photographs I have assembled for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!
I’ll be uploading footage of the Hungry Marching Band later today so stay tuned. Now if you don’t mind I’m off to enjoy this most decidedly NON spring-like weather!
Miss Heather
To Whom It May Concern On Green Street
Filed under: 11222, Asshole, Criminal Activity, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
If you are the owner of this Honda.
And are wondering why your roof is crushed in.
It’s because the following two fucked-up hipsters decided to make out on your motor vehicle. It must have been a magical moment (or they simply hate imported cars) because our love birds also elected to jump up and down on it as well.
Repeatedly.
At 4:00 this morning.
Miss Heather
TODAY: Kites!
If you have been told to “go fly a kite” recently or simply feel inclined to do so of your own volition (and have a LOT of fun) head down to McCarren Park today! The festivities kick off at noon.
Williamsburg Kite Festival
McCarren Park
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Ender: Sunset
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
From Quay Street.
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Photos Du Jour: McGuinness Boulevard
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
Taken April 22, 2009.
Miss Heather
Openings & Closures
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
First up, the good news. When I walked by Bowian Market this afternoon I noticed a flurry of activity. Curious to see how things are going I trotted over and talked to the owner. This very affable chap told me their proposed opening date (provided everything goes to plan, of course) will be this Friday, April 23. As for the kind of food stuffs you can expect to find at Bowian; I noticed a number of buffet tables, a bar appointed with all the accouterments required to serve coffee and espresso; and many a Polish culinary delicacy. Why not swing by this weekend and welcome them to the neighborhood?
Bowian Market
Opening Date: April 23, 2009
664 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
And now the bad news… (sort of)
After only one year in business GreenTree is leaving us. But it’s not all doom and gloom.
The proprietress is going back to her true love: massage therapy. As the flier indicates she is selling the remaining merchandise (for anywhere between 50% and 75% off) by appointment (which can be arranged via the above telephone number or email address) or “chance”.
GreenTree
95 Norman Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Miss Heather
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