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New York Shitty Day Starter: Wanted In McCarren Park
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Yup.
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Ender: Macabre On Manhattan Avenue
I’m not too sure where Chris (the proprietor of T & N Wine and Liquor) is going with this— but I like it! The addition of the black light is an inspired touch.
Miss Heather
FOUND IN GREENPOINT: Passport
(and a Good Samaritan!)
If you happen to be or happen to know the above-listed person please contact the very kind soul who has seen fit to post these fliers on Manhattan Avenue.
Thanks!
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: Made In The Shade
Ever had one of those moments when you find yourself saying:
Gee, I wish I had thought of that!
I’ve been having a number of those lately. Yesterday it was discovering (and partaking of) the genius that is donut ice cream sandwich. Today it is this.
This just goes to show that Greenpointers exercise considerable resourcefulness and imagination when it comes to enjoying a New York Shitty summer afternoon. No trees, no problem: this chap has it made in the shade! Bravo, Green Street hammock man! You are an inspiration to us all!
Miss Heather
Help Wanted On Troutman
I have never been a big fan of self-help industry. This is especially true of books like The Secret which lavish a great deal of attention on what is called the “Law of Attraction”. For those of you who are not motivational-speak savvy, here is a definition of this piece psycho-speak from Wikipedia:
…the Law of Attraction says people’s thoughts (both conscious and unconscious) dictate the reality of their lives, whether or not they’re aware of it. Essentially “if you really want something and truly believe it’s possible, you’ll get it”, but putting a lot of attention and thought onto something you don’t want means you’ll probably get that too.
Why anyone would need to outlay money on a book to figure this out is beyond me. My good friend Rachael (long before this idea became de rigueur to changing one’s life) coined a term for just this phenomenon:
Ass begets ass.
Which brings me to this solicitation from Troutman Street.
How can I not shake the feeling this advertisement for “good” carpenters failed miserably? Is it the fact it is written on a door with marker? The fact it will only be seen by people happen to walk down Troutman Street? The fact “ones” is misspelled? It is probably all of the above.
In any case if any “good” carpenters are reading this and are (still) need of work you might want head down to 114-124 Troutman Street.
You skills may very well still be in demand. And even if they aren’t…
you will be on the inside track to pursue this very novel business proposition just down the street.
Good luck— and remember: think positive!
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Ender: Notes From The Falafel Front
My friend (and fellow Greenpointer) Neighborhood Threat writes (in an email entitled new in the Greenpoint falafel wars):
The God Bless Deli Grocery now has felafel and shwarma! I had the felafel Friday night. It was in a lafa and not a pita bread, but it was delicious. I would have had the schwarma today but they were down to almost nothing. They’ve got a menu now and are really picking up their game.
They’re good guys and they are open 24/7.
When I walked by today, sure enough, falafel was advertised on the God Bless Deli’s front door.
For the very affordable price of $3.49, no less.
And— not be outdone— Greenpoint’s newest sandwich shop, “SUBS UR WAY” (which is located just across the street), has also entered the falafel fray.
As for which one offers better fare, that remains to be determined. I have heard mixed reviews about God Bless Deli. And as for SUBS UR WAY, well, I learned last weekend a simple (and pretty small) scoop of chocolate mint ice cream in a sugar cone will set you back $2.70. OUCH.
God Bless Deli
818 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
SUBS UR WAY
821 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
For those of you who are keeping track, this brings the number of establishments in Greenpoint that now serve or in the near future will serve these bits of chickpea-filled goodness to— not three, not four, not five— BUT SIX.
The red “F”s indicate where falafel is currently being served, the blue “F”s indicate establishments where falafel will eventually be offered.
Bon appetit!
Miss Heather
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