Greenpointers reader Karina Lomelin just sent me this email and some pictures about a fire that happened this morning in Williamsburg.
There was a fire in the building right next to mine this morning. I live at 810 Grand in Williamsburg. As far as I know no one was hurt but the building is heavily damaged. I can hear them sawing and tearing things down. Some people are speculating foul play, but nobody knows what the cause was. Love your blog by the way.
I grew up on Humboldt Street and know the Auriemma’s since I was a kid and since they moved to that odd house set in on the block (that house was always so cool!) they’ve been doing an insane Halloween decorating thing that’s really popular in the neighborhood. I never get down that way much anymore but if you’re in the area it’s DEFINITELY worth checking out this week.
And um, trick or treaters – make sure you hit it as well.
District Dog is hosting a doggie Halloween Parade and Party tomorrow at McGolrick Park starting at 2pm. “Assemblyman Joe Lentol and OSA’s ED will be playing the role of Simon Cowl and Paula Abdul in awarding our furry friend contestants.”
Now I don’t have a dog anymore but just so you know, if I did, I’d totally be there.
I grew up on Humboldt Street and know the Auriemma’s since I was a kid and since they moved to that odd house set in on the block (that house was always so cool!) they’ve been doing an insane Halloween decorating thing that’s really popular in the neighborhood. I never get down that way much anymore but if you’re in the area it’s DEFINITELY worth checking out this week.
And um, trick or treaters – make sure you hit it as well.
District Dog is hosting a doggie Halloween Parade and Party tomorrow at McGolrick Park starting at 2pm. “Assemblyman Joe Lentol and OSA’s ED will be playing the role of Simon Cowl and Paula Abdul in awarding our furry friend contestants.”
Now I don’t have a dog anymore but just so you know, if I did, I’d totally be there.
Grub Street has a first look at the new Kellogg’s Diner and it sounds ridiculous. Zagat rated chefs, mixologists at the bar and a lobster tank? Seriously? Not that any of this sounds bad, it just sounds a little over the top. Hey, but they’re still going to open 24 hours. – Grub Street
On Saturday night I passed by Production Lounge and it was hopping. It looked like a premier party with velvet ropes and quite a few hoity-toity looking peeps. It looked insteresting nonetheless. Not something I imagine is going to last too long but I’d like to see it find it’s niche. There are worse places in this neighborhood, that’s for sure.
This Saturday there’s fun for the fam at the McCarren Park Harvest Festival where alongside the Saturday Greenmarket, you’ll find “apple pie to sample, apple cider to press, face painting, pumpkin decorating, and more!” and PS 132 is having their Annual Halloween Harvest Festival. A whole lotta harvesting going on in the ‘hood. – Eating In Translation & P.S. 132
This Sunday Black Rabbit is holding their First Annual Bobby Bingo Birthday Party. There promises to be outrageous prizes and free shots, plus an “intense competition as our most loyal bingo players compete for the coveted GOLDEN DOBBER AWARD! The Golden Dobber Winner gets free drinks at bingo for a year!” Wow, that does sound intense. – Black Rabbit
The Brooklyn Paper has a story titled What is a Brooklyn Girl? – If you’re originally from Brooklyn then you will find this HYSTERICALLY inaccurate. My favorite part? “Brooklyn girls push pedals: “A Brooklyn girl commutes on a bike and she probably rides with her baby on the back of it,” said Dave Dixon of Dixon’s Bicycle Shop in Park Slope.” That deserves an LOL. – The Brooklyn Paper
North Brooklyn is in store for another rezoning plan. “High-rise towers have become a common site in Williamsburg, both on the north and south sides, and the proposed rezoning is planned to limit major skyline and character changes throughout Greenpoint and East Williamsburg.” – Greenpoint Star via CB1info
I love Halloween. It’s the beginning of my favorite time of the year. I love holidays and Halloween is one of the best!
The Habitat is having a kick ass Halloween Costume Party. Featuring a cornfield massacre, torture chambers and an edible corpse. Yes, an edible corpse!
$100 bucks to the first place costume and $50 to the runner up. Judging will be a midnight but the party starts at sundown with drink specials and of course, that edible corpse.
I love Halloween. It’s the beginning of my favorite time of the year. I love holidays and Halloween is one of the best!
The Habitat is having a kick ass Halloween Costume Party. Featuring a cornfield massacre, torture chambers and an edible corpse. Yes, an edible corpse!
$100 bucks to the first place costume and $50 to the runner up. Judging will be a midnight but the party starts at sundown with drink specials and of course, that edible corpse.
Oak & Franklin will now be referred to as Cookie Road. Or maybe it’s just the new bakery / cookie shop that should be opening very soon on that corner.
I’m kind of excited to have something like this opening up in my neck of the woods. We have several Polish bakeries (which are awesome, too) but not an everyday kind of bakery. Especially not a cookie shop!
And ohhhh the thought of freshly baked cookies in whimsical shapes is almost too much for me to bear.
Update: I got an email from Aneta & Jerzy – the owners of Cookie Road and though they’re not sure exactly when they’ll be open, I’m looking forward to being able to get an espresso and a cookie soon!
Hi Justine, we are excited too! We do not know when exactly we will open. We’re still waiting for inspections and they can take a long time. In the meantime, we are working on our cookies and checking out different espresso machines. *We love your blog*. See you soon (hopefully) in our bakery!
Oak & Franklin will now be referred to as Cookie Road. Or maybe it’s just the new bakery / cookie shop that should be opening very soon on that corner.
I’m kind of excited to have something like this opening up in my neck of the woods. We have several Polish bakeries (which are awesome, too) but not an everyday kind of bakery. Especially not a cookie shop!
And ohhhh the thought of freshly baked cookies in whimsical shapes is almost too much for me to bear.
Update: I got an email from Aneta & Jerzy – the owners of Cookie Road and though they’re not sure exactly when they’ll be open, I’m looking forward to being able to get an espresso and a cookie soon!
Hi Justine, we are excited too! We do not know when exactly we will open. We’re still waiting for inspections and they can take a long time. In the meantime, we are working on our cookies and checking out different espresso machines. *We love your blog*. See you soon (hopefully) in our bakery!
Greenpointers reader Karina Lomelin just sent me this email and some pictures about a fire that happened this morning in Williamsburg.
