Greenpoint
Lorven Pharmacy
Culture on the Cheap
Southside Photo Du Jour: Wythe Avenue Lament
Appropriately enough, the property adjacent to this is being converted into a bar.
Miss Heather
Williamspoint Slide Show Du Jour: 2001-2004 B.C.
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Street Art, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
The above photograph is probably in some part responsible for motivating me to write about Greenpoint. Like most things in my life, it was an accident. I had shot a roll of film, then 9/11 happened. Not having the means to buy more film I rewound it, thus creating this double exposure of life on Manhattan Avenue juxtaposed with Manhattan going black.
I do not want to suggest that this photo set is dark. It isn’t. The Garden Spot of the Universe and the people who live here are resilient and vibrant. But it does make one wonder about how things have changed since these photographs were taken.
My favorite is this one, lest you are wondering.
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Starter: Work In Progress
This mural (which hails from North 10 Street at Wythe Avenue) has since been completed. If the opportunity presents itself, dear readers, do swing by and give it a look-see. It’s really lovely.
Miss Heather
Williamsburgh Cafe Going Korean?
Yes folks, that would certainly appear to be the case.
Per the note attached to the above showcase of synthetic gustatory delights, the “Grand Opening” will be this Friday, November 20, 2009. Freebie lovers take note: there will be a free buffet from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.!
Williamburgh Cafe: Korea Grand Opening (and free buffet!)
November 20, 2009; 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
170 Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Miss Heather
P.S.: You can get a sneak peek at their menu by clicking here.
Bloomturds!
Filed under: 11211, Bloomblight, Bum Shit, Dog Shit, Dung of the Day, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
I have given our fair mayor a lot of guff of late. Today I was reminded of some of his notable achievements as I strolled the streets of Williamsburg. I felt a twinge of guilt. In the interest of giving credit where it is truly due I will showcase my finds here.
This is 224 Wythe Avenue. At a casual glance this may appear to be yet another half completed construction site/eye sore. I assure you this is not the case: upon closer examination you will learn it is much, much more!
I suspect I speak for many when I write that public lavatories are in short supply in north Brooklyn. Granted, this one is not appointed with toilet paper or soap— but then again most of the facilities around here aren’t. To its credit the Wythe Avenue crapper does sport a measure of much needed privacy and the orange safety fence is a nice touch.
There are a great many privies to be found in Williamsburg. All one need to do is look for them. Above is my personal favorite. It hails from North 9 Street.
This brings a whole new meaning to the phrase “full of shit”. I don’t know about you but I’d be exhausted after discharging such a copious amount of effluvia from my body.
Thankfully someone has been kind enough to donate a mattress to this al fresco pissoir.
But Bloomblight need not be so abject. It can also be uplifting. Just take North 4 Street (as seen above), for example.
No longer need those prostheses? Freecycle ’em on North 4 Street. Someone else might!
I present for your peace of mind a piece of leg!
What in god’s name IS this?
Miss Heather
Southside Photo Du Jour: Wythe Avenue
Filed under: 11211, Bloomblight, Street Art, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Taken September 28, 2009.
Miss Heather
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