Greenpoint Self-Guided Tour Explore 30+ coolest off the beaten spots + 1 Bonus “Strengthening the local community and disrupting the status quo of NY tourism far from the touristy scene!” Photo Credit: Axel Taferner - (n0t.photography) Hi there! Welcome to our Behind the Scenes NYC (BTSNYC) world!!! We’re soooo excited to share with you some of our top secret, off-the-beaten-track, local spots in Greenpoint, Brooklyn! Some are our personal favorites! We’ve hand-picked 30+ of the best restaurants, bars, galleries, coffeeshops, stores and historical places so you can explore a bit of what this amazing neighborhood has to offer…and a special bonus recommendation at the very end! We’re certain you will enjoy it all and don't forget to share your feedback with us. Have fun!! Kindly, Fê Paronetto (Founder & CEO) & BTSNYC Team Here are a few considerations and additional tips on how to use this guide! » This guide was designed to be used on several days to fully explore Greenpoint. So, make sure you divide the experiences so you can fully enjoy this neighborhood; » Make sure to check days and hours of operation of all venues. A few of them are only open to the public on weekends or specific hours; » We recommend calling for reservations at the restaurants (they get pretty full); » This guide was updated on January 2018 and will be updated every now and then, so we apologize if any venue (in between updates), has closed; » This is the home of some great, kind-hearted folks, which are happy you're visiting. So make sure you visit this neighborhood with an open heart. » If you find anything super cool, we’d love to know! Please share with us tagging our IG @BehindTheScenesNYC or feel free to send us an email: [email protected]); Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy! Greenpoint Map 15 14 16 1) Northern Territory 17 2) Acme Smoked Fish 19 18 20 3) Calico Brooklyn 4) Greenpoint Terminal Gallery 5) Brooklyn Barge 22 6) WNYC Transmitter Park 7) Eberhard Faber Pencil Company Historic District 23 21 24 8) Owen James Gallery 9) Gallery AWA 10) Adaptation NY 11) Broken Land 13 12) Home of the Brave 89 12 13) Maman 6 7 25 10 14) Glasserie z 11 26 5 15) North Brooklyn Boat Club 4 3 16) Magick City 17) Saint Vitus Bar 18) Milk & Roses 19) Le Fanfare 27 28 20) Newtown Creek Nature Walk 2 29 1 21) The Newtown Creek Digester Eggs 22) Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters 23) Troost 24) Huran Street Bath House 30 25) Karczma 26) Sunshine Laundromat 27) Peter Pan Donuts 28) Rite Aid Pharmacy - The Meserole 29) Goldie’s Brooklyn 30) The Lot Radio 31) Streets to Walk Through (in Green!) 32 32) Beco Bar —> *Bonus* Subway Map to Access Greenpoint There are 2 subway stations on the G line (light green color) that are located in Greepoint: - Nassau Avenue station is located at the very tip of the neighborhood - Greenpoint Avenue station is located at the heart of the neighborhood *The G line serves people coming from Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island City.* z However, the easiest way to come from Manhattan is taking the L line (grey color). You can either stop at Lorimer Street and take the G line (light green color), or stop at Bedford Avenue and walk North. It’s quite a pleasant walk and Williamsburg is an amazing neighborhood to. Head North and follow the map on the previous slide to #UnCover Greepoint. WUHU! Northern Territory: Rooftop Bar and Restaurant (#1) Named after Australia’s north-central federal territory, known for its Outback desert landscapes, Northern Territory (@northernterritorybk) is a super hype Australian rooftop and restaurant, with an incredible view of Manhattan’s skyline! The place was founded by Jamie Toll, a native Aussie, and it quickly became one of our favorite spots! We love going there, especially during the Spring/Summer season! Their food menu is pretty great and they have a curated selection of Aussie beer and some signature cocktail drinks! Don't forget to make a reservation for the rooftop area. It gets pretty crowded and finding a table becomes an impossible task. The staff, as in most parts of Brooklyn, are super friendly, but they’ll be able to do just so much for you during the busy hours…! It’s a great place not only for brunch, but for dinner and drinks! Hours: Happy Hours: ‘till 7pm Monday – Friday: 4pm - close Saturday & Sunday: 11am - close Location: 12 Franklin Street (b/w North 15th and Maserole Avenue) www.northernterritorybk.com Photo Credit: Courtesy of Northern Territory Acme Smoked Fish: Traditional Seafood Market (#2) If you don't live in NY, this might not be as appealing to you. But if you're one of those lucky people that lives in this gooooooorgeous city, then Acme Smoked Fish (@acmesmokedfish) is a low key place to shop for fresh seafood. To start, they are family owned and operated for four generations, since their launch in 1954. The location? Well ... Williamsburg used to be one of the sketchiest neighborhoods in Brooklyn and its waterfront was an industrial zone with huge warehouses, factories and home to some of the busiest loading docks in New York. Gentrification, which started in the 1990s, completely changed the neighborhood. Restaurants, bars, and local retailers started spreading throughout the streets. And, z with that, Williamsburg began attracting more people to it. What to expect going there? Deliciously-fresh smoked salmon, salads, specialty smoked fish, sturgeon, white fish, herring and so much more! Hours: *Note* They are only open to the public Friday mornings from 8am - 1pm, and they are cash only….but, you can expect reduced wholesale priced items! Location: 30 Gem Street (b/w North 15th and Maserole Avenue) http://acmesmokedfish.com Photo Credit: Credit of Acme Smoked Fish Greenpoint Galleries: Art & Culture (#9) The neighborhood is filled with exceptional galleries, some amazing artists, and cool exhibition spaces. Many are walking distance from each other, so it’s a good idea to just take time and visit them all! We decided to focus on 4 galleries that are within 2-3 blocks from each other to make it easier! (We will launch a guide listing all the galleries in the near future!) You can start off by visiting these: Gallery AWA (@galleryawa) “showcase socially relevant art from the under- represented parts of the world.” Their idea is to bring a little bit more of the world to New York City, which is pretty cool, right? Besides being a gallery, they also organize very interesting events with talks, z discussion on themes that are socially relevant, a few lectures and even a space to showcase world cinema! Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday - Sunday: By appointment only, so be sure to call contact them: +1 (917) 460-6920, [email protected]. Location: 61 Greenpoint Avenue #306, Buzzer at entrance: 934 (b/w West and Franklin) www.galleryawa.com Photo Credit: Courtesy of Gallery Awa Greenpoint Galleries: Art & Culture (continuation) (#4 & #8) Owen James Gallery (@owenjamesgallery) “is a contemporary art gallery focusing on emerging and mid-career artists from an international perspective. The gallery is a showcase for the crossroads of America, Asia and Europe, with a special interest in Southeast Asian contemporary art.” They work with a perfect balance of methods, genders and different perspectives. Be sure to check out their event schedule with lectures, publications and film screenings. Hours: Wednesday – Sunday: 11am – 6pm or by appointment contacting Owen Houhoulis at +1 (718)-395-4874, [email protected]. Location: 61 Greenpoint Avenue #315 (b/w West and Franklin) z www.owenjamesgallery.com ———— x ———— The Greenpoint Terminal Gallery (@greenpointterminalgallery) was founded by Brian Willmont and is “an artist run space located in the historic former American Manufacturing Corporation rope factory, on the Brooklyn waterfront.” Be sure to check with upcoming events before your visit! Hours: Saturdays: 1pm – 6pm, or by appointment through [email protected]. Location: 67 West Street #320 (b/w Nobel and Milton) http://greenpointterminalgallery.com Photo Credit: Courtesy of Greenpoint Terminal Gallery Greenpoint Galleries: Art & Culture (continuation) (#3) Calico Brooklyn (@calicobrooklyn) was founded in 2012 by the artist Scott Chasse that has also organized numerous public and private installations, commissions, and curatorial undertakings. The gallery is a “small exhibition space tucked away on the second floor of the historic Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse. Its mission is to present emerging, mid- career, and non-career artists in a venue that offers ‘white cube’ presentation with a DIY approach. With just over 300 sq/ft, Calico focuses on inventive exhibits that allow artists to explore concepts and refine ideas.” Hours: z Fridays & Saturdays: 12pm - 5pm, or by appointment through +1 (347) 450-3639, [email protected]. Location: 67 West Street #203 (b/w Noble and Milton) www.calicobrooklyn.com Photo Credit: Courtesy of Greenpoint Terminal Gallery Brooklyn Barge: Restaurant, Bar and Manhattan’s Skyline (#5) With one of the most astounding views of Manhattan’s skyline, The Brooklyn Barge (@thebrooklynbarge), is one of our favorite go-to spots. The place is totally off-the-beaten- track, just like we looove. Getting their (at night) looks a bit sketchy since you need to walk through a long, dark alley, with huge warehouses on both sides and old abandoned cars. We even found an abandoned yellow cab that reminded us of the movie "The Bone Collector". Funny ... The place is quite big, with huge communal wooden tables that accommodate big parties. Drinks are served on a floating deck that looks like a boat. If you pay attention, you can slightly feel the rocking of the platform on the water.