A Greenpoint Vacant

A few days ago over at Greenpointers I posted pictures I took of vacant storefronts in Greenpoint with an introductory text of the following:
“Greenpoint vacant storefronts are my prey at the moment as I try to turn them into temporary pop up art shows. There sure ain’t a shortage of spaces and I took the [...]

Fine & Raw Chocolate

I recently visited the lab of chocolate producers Fine & Raw. Their scrumptious chocolate has no sugar or dairy. They are organic and sustainable. They are mind-bogglingly scrumptious. I wrote about my delicious experience on Greenpointers. A sample below:

It would be a challenging task to find someone who doesn’t like chocolate. It’s a universal symbol [...]

Christopher Saunders

I just posted this on Greenpointers.
Here is the first in a series of artist profiles working in Greenpoint. This is an exciting and important venture for a few reasons. I believe there is a lack of substantial platforms for artists in this neighborhood to show their work, to network amongst each other and engage in [...]

The Brooklyn Standard

The Brooklyn Standard is an organic bodega opening up a few blocks away from my house. I met with Cody (handsomely pictured above), owner of Brooklyn Label and Papacitos in Greenpoint to discuss what the shop will provide (in house bakery, breakfast, lunch and dinner, quality coffee) and the philosophy behind the shop. Read all [...]

Cup O’Joes

The new owners of Cup O’Joes have really transformed the cafe for the better and I will certainly be in there, especially for Suzy’s infamous belgian hot chocolate.
I’ve interviewed the owners on Greenpointers, the pictures alone are a must see.
See here.

Next FEAST: April 4th

I’ve written about the first FEAST event a few weeks ago. They’re second dinner is Saturday April 4th and are accepting proposals. Deadline is this Saturday so if you’ve got an idea that needs money and inspiration to execute, this is your chance.
You can find all the details in my first greenpointers post here. I’m [...]

Greenpointers

I am very pleased and proud to announce I am now a contributor to Greenpointers. I live in Greenpoint, Brooklyn so it only makes sense that I share my grievances and celebrations of the nabe with this awesome local culture blog. They cover all things Greenpoint, from Karaoke fests, to news gossip, scenic pictures, disturbing [...]