Guide To Greenpoint: Top Reasons To Visit Brooklyn

Aug 7, 2012 7:20 AM

Have you not had a chance to visit New York's trendiest borough this summer? The trip to Brooklyn really isn't as far of a trek as we make it out to be, so it's time to follow our guide and check out some of our favorite haunts in Greenpoint.

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  • Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream
  • Dalaga
  • Brooklyn Label
  • Word Bookstore
  • Eagle Street Rooftop Farm
  • The Diamond
  • t.b.d.
  • No. 7 Sub
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odysmyman

August 8, 2012

1:24pm

A comment or two on the "Guide to Greenpoint".... although all of these locations are fine indeed but who would think that Greenpoint only consisted of a 5 block raduis. As we'll as only NEW establishments that reflect one group of people. I think that the "author" bogger of he article should venture down the street just a bit further. Keep walking down Manhattan Avenue, maybe turn down Nassau Avenue or even Driggs Avenue. Try looking at the nieghborhood and what the whole intergrated community has to offer. Thearea consists of a dominant Polish society along with German, Irish, Puerto Rican and Italian. Yet the only mention of possible Polish is one owner Dave Pollack. Oh! Sorry that's the only close mention I could find. Please do not dismiss why Greenpoint is Brooklyn. New establishments are great but please know the beauty of is surroundings. Odys A Kurek. - Brooklynite  

Born here

August 8, 2012

6:15pm

$9 for a small sandwich?!?! I guess when your parents pay your rent it's no a big deal.  

RealNYer

August 9, 2012

11:52am

what happened to my comment on how these places are all run by fake wanna be important hipsters? what's the matter? Can't face the truth?  

someone else

August 9, 2012

5:32pm

I am a Midwestern transplant who wishes to live in Brooklyn while completely ignoring all that a big city has to offer (immigrants, non-white people, non-trendy establishments). Where do you suggest I live and hang out? Oh, I know, several blocks of Greenpoint, where every suburbanite in the city seems to congragate in order to insulate themselves from those oh-so-scary native New Yorkers who won't hesitate to call out their fakeness. Thanks, Guide to Greenpoint!  

Greenpoint_Boy22

August 13, 2012

7:53pm

Definitely missing the long time establishments of Greenpoint. Its insulting that a Polish restaurant didn't even make the list. Not to mention Peter Pan's Donuts. I wonder if people who make lists like this even know what they're talking about sometimes. Hipsters keep pushing their organic, new age food. Its ok but not at the expense of the identity of the neighborhood. Im sure each of these places are fine but by far not the best. In fact No. 7 sub is not that great. The flavors are weird and its a constant hit or miss with them.  

juniper

August 15, 2012

6:53pm

As a 13 year resident of Greenpoint and a 4th generation New Yorker I can tell you that these places are indeed crap except for the "Brooklyn label" the coffee there can put hair on your chest and one cup you are good to go for the day. Best deal in Greenpoint by far, the Greenpoint deli, egg & cheese with free coffee all day $2.50.I am new to your site but I am enjoying the back log as I stay home sick from work.  

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