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November, 2009

  1. Papacito’s Gets All Liquored Up

    November 25, 2009 by Justine

    Papacito’s finally got their liquor license, spiffed up the place with a new bar and are ready to serve 15 different kinds of margaritas! And they got this thing called a 3-way Happy Hour that um, I think I need to check out…


    About 1 year ago Papacitos started with two picnic tables and a BBQ grill in the ilegal backyard space of a Thai Restaurant on Manhattan Ave, now Papacitos is pleased to officially announce that we have received our full liquor license. FINALLY!

    Papacitos features over 30 kinds of Premium Tequila and Mezcal. We are making Stumptown Mexican Coffee with Patron-Coffee Liquor and have an extensive specialty drink list, thats only available at Papacitos. Our Margarita list features 15 versions, highlighting the various tequilas we offer, come try the “papacita” Pink Grapefruit Jalapeno Margartia. We use premium brands for our well and have a complete call selection of bourbons, whiskys, vodka and gins. WOW, WE ARE A BAR!! We cant even believe it!!


    Save the date now for their holiday party on December 5th. Party starts at 9pm with free food for all and free Hornitos tequila shots from 11pm-1am.

    Read the rest of the details here.


  2. Papacito’s Gets All Liquored Up

    November 24, 2009 by Justine

    Papacito’s finally got their liquor license, spiffed up the place with a new bar and are ready to serve 15 different kinds of margaritas! And they got this thing called a 3-way Happy Hour that um, I think I need to check out…


    About 1 year ago Papacitos started with two picnic tables and a BBQ grill in the ilegal backyard space of a Thai Restaurant on Manhattan Ave, now Papacitos is pleased to officially announce that we have received our full liquor license. FINALLY!

    Papacitos features over 30 kinds of Premium Tequila and Mezcal. We are making Stumptown Mexican Coffee with Patron-Coffee Liquor and have an extensive specialty drink list, thats only available at Papacitos. Our Margarita list features 15 versions, highlighting the various tequilas we offer, come try the “papacita” Pink Grapefruit Jalapeno Margartia. We use premium brands for our well and have a complete call selection of bourbons, whiskys, vodka and gins. WOW, WE ARE A BAR!! We cant even believe it!!


    Save the date now for their holiday party on December 5th. Party starts at 9pm with free food for all and free Hornitos tequila shots from 11pm-1am.

    Read the rest of the details here.


  3. Weekend Blend: 11/20-11/22

    November 19, 2009 by Justine

    There’s still two more Fridays of Cafe Grumpy’s Roastier & Toastier movie nights. This Friday is The Ice Storm and next Friday their concluding with Christmas Vacation.

    Roastier & Toastier

    This Saturday come to NYC Pet and help the McCarren Park Dog Run. NYC Pet has come to the dog run’s rescue, helping them raise the last 5k for their drainage project.

    Please join us at:
    NYC Pet (241 Bedford Avenue location) on Saturday, November 21, from 9 am-7 pm for “Shopping for Dogs”:

    -10% OF ALL PURCHASES ALL DAY BENEFIT THE DOG RUN!
    -Enter a DRAWING to win PRIZES from Northside Veterinary Clinic, Holistic Select Products, Brooklyn General Barber & More!
    -Or, buy a can of food for BARC–help the shelter, help the run!
    -Door prizes & refreshments all day.
    -The drawing is at 6.

    Don’t forget to stop by Greenpoint Food Market on Saturday for some treats and even a workshop or two.

    GFM 11.21.09

    Saturday is also the Score! Pop-Up Swap. I mean where else can $3 help you get rid of stuff you don’t want and help you get some new stuff? This is sure to be an awesome shopping experience.

    Score!

    This Sunday all the chefs in town will be getting their fresh ingredients from Rooftop Farms for their Thanksgiving Market.

    Thanksgiving Market


  4. Pool Parties Might Be Dead. Again.

    by Justine

    When the Jelly Pool Parties had to leave McCarren Pool, one would assume that they were done. But no, they just relocated to East River State Park and rocked out another Summer. Another Summer of smelly hipster rocking out, but I digress.

    Seems the Jelly Pool Parties (not in the pool) are at risk of being shut down again next year. If you care enough about your indie music and hipster fashion parade then pick up the phone and call the senator and tell ‘em – I WANT MY JPP!

    Or not.

    JELLY POOL PARTIES AT RISK OF BEING SHUT DOWN

    Deadline Quickly Approaching Threatening End of JELLY Concerts -With No Agreement In Place, End Could Be Near. New York State Senator Schumer Joins the Fight to Save the Pool Parties, Requests Community Reach Out to Show Support

    JELLY, the biggest summer event series to hit New York in decades, is in danger of being shut down. The Pool Parties were originally held at McCarren Park Pool and were moved to the East River State Park in 2009. The free concert series started as a regional event but expanded to global recognition in a short period of time. By summer 2009, audiences were traveling far and wide to experience the Pool Parties first hand.

    The future of the Pool Parties at the East River State Park could be in jeopardy. After a very successful 2009 season with 8 weeks of free performances including Grizzly Bear, Girl Talk, The Black Lips, Dirty Projectors, Deerhunter, Dan Deacon, No Age, Mission of Burma, Beach House, and Simian Mobile Disco, news came from the New York State Parks Department and the Open Space Alliance that the East River State Park may not be available to JELLY for the 2010 season. This will ultimately put an end to the flourishing free summer series.

    U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, a Brooklyn native, is now leading the fight to save the JELLY Pool Parties. The Senator took the stage at the last Pool Party in August 2009 and pledged that the free concert series would return to the waterfront in 2010. Senator Schumer and his staff have been campaigning for the Pool Parties to remain at the East River State Park, speaking to other state and city officials to ensure JELLY’s free summer series will be back for a 5th year.

    The fight is ongoing and the cause is now in need of public action. JELLY is reaching out to the community to call Senator Charles Schumer at (212) 486-4430, or via email phil@schumer.senate.gov to show their support and express any concerns on behalf of this tremendous free community program. The Senator will relay the public opinion to the NYS Parks Department and the Open Space Alliance.


  5. Weekend Blend: 11/20-11/22

    by Justine

    There’s still two more Fridays of Cafe Grumpy’s Roastier & Toastier movie nights. This Friday is The Ice Storm and next Friday their concluding with Christmas Vacation.

    Roastier & Toastier

    This Saturday come to NYC Pet and help the McCarren Park Dog Run. NYC Pet has come to the dog run’s rescue, helping them raise the last 5k for their drainage project.

    Please join us at:
    NYC Pet (241 Bedford Avenue location) on Saturday, November 21, from 9 am-7 pm for “Shopping for Dogs”:

    -10% OF ALL PURCHASES ALL DAY BENEFIT THE DOG RUN!
    -Enter a DRAWING to win PRIZES from Northside Veterinary Clinic, Holistic Select Products, Brooklyn General Barber & More!
    -Or, buy a can of food for BARC–help the shelter, help the run!
    -Door prizes & refreshments all day.
    -The drawing is at 6.

    Don’t forget to stop by Greenpoint Food Market on Saturday for some treats and even a workshop or two.

    GFM 11.21.09

    Saturday is also the Score! Pop-Up Swap. I mean where else can $3 help you get rid of stuff you don’t want and help you get some new stuff? This is sure to be an awesome shopping experience.

    Score!

    This Sunday all the chefs in town will be getting their fresh ingredients from Rooftop Farms for their Thanksgiving Market.

    Thanksgiving Market


  6. Pool Parties Might Be Dead. Again.

    by Justine

    When the Jelly Pool Parties had to leave McCarren Pool, one would assume that they were done. But no, they just relocated to East River State Park and rocked out another Summer. Another Summer of smelly hipster rocking out, but I digress.

    Seems the Jelly Pool Parties (not in the pool) are at risk of being shut down again next year. If you care enough about your indie music and hipster fashion parade then pick up the phone and call the senator and tell ‘em – I WANT MY JPP!

    Or not.

    JELLY POOL PARTIES AT RISK OF BEING SHUT DOWN

    Deadline Quickly Approaching Threatening End of JELLY Concerts -With No Agreement In Place, End Could Be Near. New York State Senator Schumer Joins the Fight to Save the Pool Parties, Requests Community Reach Out to Show Support

    JELLY, the biggest summer event series to hit New York in decades, is in danger of being shut down. The Pool Parties were originally held at McCarren Park Pool and were moved to the East River State Park in 2009. The free concert series started as a regional event but expanded to global recognition in a short period of time. By summer 2009, audiences were traveling far and wide to experience the Pool Parties first hand.

    The future of the Pool Parties at the East River State Park could be in jeopardy. After a very successful 2009 season with 8 weeks of free performances including Grizzly Bear, Girl Talk, The Black Lips, Dirty Projectors, Deerhunter, Dan Deacon, No Age, Mission of Burma, Beach House, and Simian Mobile Disco, news came from the New York State Parks Department and the Open Space Alliance that the East River State Park may not be available to JELLY for the 2010 season. This will ultimately put an end to the flourishing free summer series.

    U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, a Brooklyn native, is now leading the fight to save the JELLY Pool Parties. The Senator took the stage at the last Pool Party in August 2009 and pledged that the free concert series would return to the waterfront in 2010. Senator Schumer and his staff have been campaigning for the Pool Parties to remain at the East River State Park, speaking to other state and city officials to ensure JELLY’s free summer series will be back for a 5th year.

    The fight is ongoing and the cause is now in need of public action. JELLY is reaching out to the community to call Senator Charles Schumer at (212) 486-4430, or via email phil@schumer.senate.gov to show their support and express any concerns on behalf of this tremendous free community program. The Senator will relay the public opinion to the NYS Parks Department and the Open Space Alliance.


  7. SCORE!

    November 17, 2009 by Justine

    I’m fairly bummed I will not be around this Saturday for this as there are quite a few things I’d be up for swapping. I’m REALLY bummed, actually.

    Score!

    Are ugly sweaters crowding your closet and out of date CDs taking up too much shelf space? Instead of getting snubbed by Beacon’s Closet, bring your old stuff to SCORE! Pop up Swap where you can drink bloody marys and trade it for someone else’s. After all, one man’s trash, is another man’s treasure.

    This all-day exchange is being presented by Bust, Flavorpill, Yelp & MeanRed at 3rd Ward and includes a fashion section curated by Nylon senior editor Nisha Gopalan, a music section curated by Showpaper, DVDs and media finds curated by the Desk Set, and housewares and miscellany curated by Natalie Kamei. Plus all proceeds go to food rescue organization City Harvest!

    SCORE! Pop-up Swap November 21, 1 to 7 p, donations accepted up until 5 p, $3 entry, cheap bloody marys & mimosas until 5 p, Complimentary Colt 45 from 1 to 2 p

    ‘Tis the season for sharing and exchanging. On Nov 21st, 3rd Ward will lend its space to a massive free exchange. Bring your old Blondie records, impulse sample sale buys, penny loafers, Jane Fonda workout videos, harmonica chord progression manuals, etc…and score some new treasures! Find a holiday gift for your mom, a smashing scarf for your friend, or a Queen Latifah cassette tape for your own personal collection. All items are free, and all remaining goods go to charity.

    Proceeds from the door and sales of the custom Score! / Hasselhoff tote bags go to support City Harvest!

    Swap Categories

    • Clothing & Accessories (Guys, Gals, Kids) – curated by Nisha Gopalan (senior editor, Nylon Magazine)
    • Music – curated by ShowpaperArt Supplies – curated by Lowbrow Society For The Arts
    • Books DVDs / Media – curated by The Desk Set
    • Housewares & Miscellany – curated by Natalie Kamei

    RSVP events@3rdward.com
    For more information visit http://www.3rdward.com/events.

    3rd Ward
    195 Morgan Ave.
    Brooklyn, NY 11237


  8. Greenpoint Food Market Goes Monthly

    by Justine

    Our own precious little mastermind Joann‘s Greenpoint Food Market has gone monthly and the next one is this Saturday. Perfectly in time for Thanksgiving treats. ;)

    GFM_Nov21_72

    Greenpoint Food Market returns after a few weeks hiatus! We realized it’s more eventful and fun when the market runs on a monthly basis, so here we are! We hope you missed the fun and revelry and are looking forward to a day of non-stop adventure, for your mouth!

    We’ve got many exciting things in store for you, here are a few things you can expect this Saturday:

    At 2pm, Theo will give a workshop on making chicken liver pate and at 2:30 Barry will give a workshop on making tempeh!

    A hot chocolate cookoff will take place with participating vendors as contestants, which you can purchase and taste at a quarter and vote for your favorite. All proceeds will go to Greenpoint Soup Kitchen. The winning vendor receives a goodie bag of market stuff!

    We are going to give out free raffle tickets for your change to win the amazing cookbook Forking Fantastic!

    NAG and People’s Firehouse has joined together in an effort to build Northside Town Hall Community and Cultural Center and they’ll be at the market sharing info about their organization as well as some goodies!

    We are also proud and excited to collaborate with Greenpoint’s own Rooftop Farms for their next market, a few GFM vendors will be there Sunday the 22nd selling their goodies aside the fresh and localist vegetables you’ll find this side of town.

    And finally, here’s a full and mouth-watering list of the amazing vendors you’ll find at the market on Saturday:

    - Pumpkin & Honebunny returns with their ever so delicious homemade soda and beautiful custom made cards.

    - Token Confections has built a solid fanbase with her caramels and we can’t wait to stuff our faces with some more.
    - A Needed Twist brings challah bread for the first time at the market, and Woodside Bakehouse will be selling vegan granola bars.

    - Taza Chocolate continues to gift us with our favorite chili infused chocolate and Cafe Grumpy returns with their line of Greenpoint roasted coffee.

    - Anarchy in a Jar pumps ups the jams with a myriad flavors and concoctions and Sugarbuilt will show off their exquisitely designed cookies.

    - Theo returns with the ever so delectable chicken liver pate and Kors D’Oeuvres will provide a collection of dips and spreads.

    - Abby’s Bakery fills us with a variety of cookies and brownies and By the Hearth brings gluten and dairy free baked goods with a thanksgiving twang.

    - Morningstar cakes and cookies gives us a sugar high and Soup Spoon keeps us cozy and warm.

    - Skimkim’s asian infused popcorn, spreads and butter is irresistible and we await Seed for Change’s tempeh with much anticipation.

    - We love La Tia Faby’s empanadas as well as Sweetie Pies Brooklyn’s irresistible sweet and savory pies.

    - We can’t WAIT to taste Bean & Apple’s toffee, fudge AND caramel sauce. Can’t. Wait.
    - Rich brews kombucha to keep us healthy and Berry Street Bags provides the handy custom made GFM tote bags which also is a great PR tool!

    - Mai will sell yummy candy and Goddamn Cobras will bring delicious raw vegan pate.

    - Sandwich Friends takes care of your lunch and The Linzertort Bakery appeases your snacking urge with some healthy granola.

    - Lucky Girl Cookies satisfies that sweet tooth and Sourpuss Pickles keeps us puckered.

    - Mama O’s Kimchee and Arirang Kimchee will fill the air with pungent and flavorful fermented cabbage, yum!

    There’s absolutely no chance you wouldn’t be convinced to join us this Saturday, so spread the word and see you there! Facebook event here.


  9. SCORE!

    by Justine

    I’m fairly bummed I will not be around this Saturday for this as there are quite a few things I’d be up for swapping. I’m REALLY bummed, actually.

    Score!

    Are ugly sweaters crowding your closet and out of date CDs taking up too much shelf space? Instead of getting snubbed by Beacon’s Closet, bring your old stuff to SCORE! Pop up Swap where you can drink bloody marys and trade it for someone else’s. After all, one man’s trash, is another man’s treasure.

    This all-day exchange is being presented by Bust, Flavorpill, Yelp & MeanRed at 3rd Ward and includes a fashion section curated by Nylon senior editor Nisha Gopalan, a music section curated by Showpaper, DVDs and media finds curated by the Desk Set, and housewares and miscellany curated by Natalie Kamei. Plus all proceeds go to food rescue organization City Harvest!

    SCORE! Pop-up Swap November 21, 1 to 7 p, donations accepted up until 5 p, $3 entry, cheap bloody marys & mimosas until 5 p, Complimentary Colt 45 from 1 to 2 p

    ‘Tis the season for sharing and exchanging. On Nov 21st, 3rd Ward will lend its space to a massive free exchange. Bring your old Blondie records, impulse sample sale buys, penny loafers, Jane Fonda workout videos, harmonica chord progression manuals, etc…and score some new treasures! Find a holiday gift for your mom, a smashing scarf for your friend, or a Queen Latifah cassette tape for your own personal collection. All items are free, and all remaining goods go to charity.

    Proceeds from the door and sales of the custom Score! / Hasselhoff tote bags go to support City Harvest!

    Swap Categories

    • Clothing & Accessories (Guys, Gals, Kids) – curated by Nisha Gopalan (senior editor, Nylon Magazine)
    • Music – curated by ShowpaperArt Supplies – curated by Lowbrow Society For The Arts
    • Books DVDs / Media – curated by The Desk Set
    • Housewares & Miscellany – curated by Natalie Kamei

    RSVP events@3rdward.com
    For more information visit http://www.3rdward.com/events.

    3rd Ward
    195 Morgan Ave.
    Brooklyn, NY 11237


  10. Greenpoint Food Market Goes Monthly

    by Justine

    Our own precious little mastermind Joann‘s Greenpoint Food Market has gone monthly and the next one is this Saturday. Perfectly in time for Thanksgiving treats. ;)

    GFM_Nov21_72

    Greenpoint Food Market returns after a few weeks hiatus! We realized it’s more eventful and fun when the market runs on a monthly basis, so here we are! We hope you missed the fun and revelry and are looking forward to a day of non-stop adventure, for your mouth!

    We’ve got many exciting things in store for you, here are a few things you can expect this Saturday:

    At 2pm, Theo will give a workshop on making chicken liver pate and at 2:30 Barry will give a workshop on making tempeh!

    A hot chocolate cookoff will take place with participating vendors as contestants, which you can purchase and taste at a quarter and vote for your favorite. All proceeds will go to Greenpoint Soup Kitchen. The winning vendor receives a goodie bag of market stuff!

    We are going to give out free raffle tickets for your change to win the amazing cookbook Forking Fantastic!

    NAG and People’s Firehouse has joined together in an effort to build Northside Town Hall Community and Cultural Center and they’ll be at the market sharing info about their organization as well as some goodies!

    We are also proud and excited to collaborate with Greenpoint’s own Rooftop Farms for their next market, a few GFM vendors will be there Sunday the 22nd selling their goodies aside the fresh and localist vegetables you’ll find this side of town.

    And finally, here’s a full and mouth-watering list of the amazing vendors you’ll find at the market on Saturday:

    - Pumpkin & Honebunny returns with their ever so delicious homemade soda and beautiful custom made cards.

    - Token Confections has built a solid fanbase with her caramels and we can’t wait to stuff our faces with some more.
    - A Needed Twist brings challah bread for the first time at the market, and Woodside Bakehouse will be selling vegan granola bars.

    - Taza Chocolate continues to gift us with our favorite chili infused chocolate and Cafe Grumpy returns with their line of Greenpoint roasted coffee.

    - Anarchy in a Jar pumps ups the jams with a myriad flavors and concoctions and Sugarbuilt will show off their exquisitely designed cookies.

    - Theo returns with the ever so delectable chicken liver pate and Kors D’Oeuvres will provide a collection of dips and spreads.

    - Abby’s Bakery fills us with a variety of cookies and brownies and By the Hearth brings gluten and dairy free baked goods with a thanksgiving twang.

    - Morningstar cakes and cookies gives us a sugar high and Soup Spoon keeps us cozy and warm.

    - Skimkim’s asian infused popcorn, spreads and butter is irresistible and we await Seed for Change’s tempeh with much anticipation.

    - We love La Tia Faby’s empanadas as well as Sweetie Pies Brooklyn’s irresistible sweet and savory pies.

    - We can’t WAIT to taste Bean & Apple’s toffee, fudge AND caramel sauce. Can’t. Wait.
    - Rich brews kombucha to keep us healthy and Berry Street Bags provides the handy custom made GFM tote bags which also is a great PR tool!

    - Mai will sell yummy candy and Goddamn Cobras will bring delicious raw vegan pate.

    - Sandwich Friends takes care of your lunch and The Linzertort Bakery appeases your snacking urge with some healthy granola.

    - Lucky Girl Cookies satisfies that sweet tooth and Sourpuss Pickles keeps us puckered.

    - Mama O’s Kimchee and Arirang Kimchee will fill the air with pungent and flavorful fermented cabbage, yum!

    There’s absolutely no chance you wouldn’t be convinced to join us this Saturday, so spread the word and see you there! Facebook event here.