Greenpoint: July 2007 Archives

Spent Saturday night running around Greenpoint. Started at the new Diamond Bar on Franklin Street. A long beer list, mostly bottled, augmented by a slightly too well-lit front room and a lovely back patio. Friendly folks, but no buy-backs--and there was a birthday in the house! Moved on to Pencil Factory, which felt like the oldest crowd on the block, and definitely the most happening sidewalk patio. The draft beer list was impressive, as was the loft across the street that I desperately wish I would have bought 10 years ago. The view below is from the sidewalk, looking across to Lulu's.

Lulu's is a hipster paradise: A free-for-all space, which last night was hosting a pretty awful punk band. Nonetheless, the free hot dog with every drink deal was appreciated. Also, skee-ball, which we didn't get to try due to the band. We skipped nearby Coco66 due to the unappealing crowd outside smoking, but the inside looked nice. The verdict: Greenpoint, just as cool as Williamsburg but with about 1/10 of the people roaming the streets.