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Sangria Alert!
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
It should be known that I am a big fan of sangria. Thus it is very fortuitous that I live in Greenpoint. The Garden Spot has a number of establishments that make the stuff— and for the most part, it is all quite good. Casa Mon Amour and Papasito’s serve sangria of the red variety. The previous is absolutely wonderful, the latter is tiny bit too sweet for my taste but delicious nonetheless. I have also heard the Habitat sports some good sangria but I have yet to taste test. (If anyone out there has, do give me your assessment!)
As tasty as the previously mentioned sangrias are, the fact of the matter is I am somewhat doctrinaire in my wine consumption. In colder months I veer towards reds, in the summer I stick to roses and whites. Which brings me to the above photograph. This is the tropical sangria from Cafecito Bogota. I tried this concoction last weekend and have to confess: it’s fucking amazing.
As you can see it is of the white variety. What you can’t see is this is essentially a fruit salad served in booze. Bits of banana, cantaloupe, honeydew melon and apple grace this beverage. When topped off with passion fruit juice (providing the frothy foam) the effect is quite amazing. At $8.00 for a hefty glass, the price is right as well. I highly recommend giving this beverage a try. Check it out!
Cafecito Bogota
1015 Manhattan Avenue
Punta Verde, New York 11222
Be sure to get a fork. You WILL want to eat the fruit!
Miss Heather
P.S.: Just a quick reminder— tonight the Black Rabbit will be unveiling their latest batch of ginger beer!
Greenpoint Photo du Jour: Papasito’s Plumage
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
From Manhattan Avenue.
Miss Heather
It’s Snowing!
This was the hilarious sight that awaited me when I was walking down Green Street yesterday. Anyone who lives on Green Street between Manhattan Avenue and Franklin Street will attest that the Viridian has been quite busy installing styrofoam insulation over the last week. As a result the entire block and some of the people on it are blanketed in white flecks of foam. A little touch of winter on the cusp of July. To alleviate this problem, the above chap is vacuuming the sidewalk. Priceless.
I mention this anecdote because I was recently forwarded one of the finest complaints to the Department of Buildings I have ever seen. Jonathan writes:
look at the recent complaint for 156 Guernsey St! love it
It would appear that Green Street is not the only block afflicted by summertime snow storms. What’s more, one of the more attractive blocks in Greenpoint is set to get its very own Belvedere! Lucky them. Interested to see what a building “covered in styrofoam” looks like, I headed to 156 Guernsey without delay.
Styrofoam? What styrofoam?
The front of this building looks like a piece of Swiss cheese.
Swiss cheese with Friedrich boxes that is.
The building on the left was meticulously restored and put on the market by Corcoran. Given the recent absence of a “For Sale” sign, I would presume it has sold— probably for a very tidy sum. I wonder what the buyer thinks of its neighbor’s face lift?
Miss Heather
It’s Hard To Say Goodbye
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
I imagine many of you have noticed there are some new faces at the Franklin Corner Store of late. This is because two weeks ago it changed ownership. Andre’s uncle, the owner, divested of all his property in New York City and has moved on to Pennsylvania. Andre is still on hand to make sure the transition goes smoothly. The same great sandwiches will still be served by the same staff. This includes Oreo, who as of today was making sure no one was trying to steal the Pirate’s Booty under her watch.
Andre’s last day will by July 13, 2008. The very next day he and his fabulously adorable son will fly to the Dominican Republic to spend two WHOLE MONTHS with his parents. Now that’s what I call a vacation!
Why not swing by and wish him safe trip and thank him for seven years of fantastic Cuban sandwiches?
Miss Heather
P.S.: I have also been told the new owner plans to do a complete renovation of the store, so if you want to capture the old Franklin Corner Store grab your camera and get down there!
From The New York Shitty Photo Pool: True Love
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
Different people have different ways of starting the day. I for one like contemplating street meat over my morning coffee. Keeping the previous in mind, the above photograph taken in (where else?) Greenpoint by ecstace kicked off my Monday smashingly. Be sure to check out her “Greenpoint Glory” set on Flickr. When you do you will realize that not only does ecstace have a great sense of humor, but she is curiously adept at finding sea creatures roaming about the Garden Spot.
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Photo du Jour: Puppy Love
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
From Nassau Avenue.
Miss Heather
Williamsburg Photo du Jour: In To Win
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
From North 7th Street.
Miss Heather
The Fifth Horseman
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
…of the gentrification apocalypse has arrived in Greenpoint.
Its name is the “Yuppie Wagon”.
It is located on Greenpoint Avenue.
Greenpoint is dead. Long live Greenpoint!
Screw that— I want to know what this trailer portable loft conveniently located in the heart of the Historic District of Greenpoint rents for. I want to move UP-town!
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Photo du Jour: Humboldt Street
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
For more great pictures of street art featuring man’s other best friend check out Luna Park’s lovely photo set by clicking here!
Miss Heather
Your Late Night Store, Rediscovered
Taylor, a fellow Greenpointer of Brooklyn Kitchen* renown tipped me off to a great old sign that has been unveiled at the former location of Bill Kirrane Realty: 517 Meeker Avenue. While pictures hardly do it justice, here are a few highlights.
Your Late Night Store… now available to rent from Capri Jet Realty!
What would this great old sign be without a contemporary juxtaposition with Mariusz Pudzianowski, the World’s Strongest Man!
What do you eat?
Miss Heather
*On July 1st they’re having strawberry jam workshop for kids! Adult supervision is mandatory. It could get very sticky.
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