Jennifer Rosini-Gentile

New York

Food Editor and Writer at Greenpointers

I'm a food editor and writer for Greenpointers with a degree in Copywriting from Miami Ad School, a Master's in Travel from NYU, and a BA from ND.

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Community Cookbook: X-Golf's First Tee Cocktail

6 days ago | greenpointers.com | Jennifer Rosini-Gentile

Williamsburg’s X-Golf (105 N. 13th St.) is a surprisingly good place to bring a laptop. In addition to golf simulators, X-Golf has a full bar and restaurant that is open on the weekdays from 7 a.m. to midnight for those looking for a space to work. Plus, it offers free WiFi and free drip coffee Monday to Friday. There’s also a new daytime drink menu featuring specialty coffee drinks and cocktails for those who need liquid motivation.
Fish Cheeks, a Thai Favorite in NoHo, Opens in Williamsburg Early May

6 days ago | greenpointers.com | Jennifer Rosini-Gentile

Manhattan Thai favorite Fish Cheeks (661 Driggs Ave.) is opening its second location in Williamsburg on Tuesday, May 6. The restaurant was originally slated to open summer 2024. Fish Cheeks was founded by Thai immigrants, Ohm Suansilphong, the executive chef and co-owner of Williamsburg’s Kru (190 N. 14th St.), his brother, Chat Suansilphong, Jenn Saesue and Pranwalai Kittirattanawiwat.
OPEN CALL: Contribute a Recipe to the Greenpointers Community Cookbook

1 week ago | greenpointers.com | Jennifer Rosini-Gentile

Got a recipe you’d like to share with the neighborhood? We’d love to publish it in the Greenpointers Community Cookbook. It doesn’t matter if you’re a professional chef, home cook, baker, bartender, or parent who makes the best snacks. Greenpointers is asking anyone who lives or works in Greenpoint or Williamsburg to send us a recipe. To publish your recipe, we’ll need a list of ingredients, directions, and a photo. Feel free to share anything about the dish or drink, like its history or origin.
Tokidoki Transforms From Daytime Cafe Into Nightly Cocktail Bar

1 week ago | greenpointers.com | Jennifer Rosini-Gentile

Williamsburg’s Shalom Japan (310 S. 4th St.), serving a unique fusion of Jewish and Japanese cuisine created by husband and wife duo Sawa Okochi and Aaron Israel, opened a Japanese cafe called Tokidoki (310 S. 4th St. B) around the corner from their original restaurant a few months ago. Tokidoki, which translates to “sometimes” in Japanese, opened as a casual cafe offering onigiri, sandos and bento boxes that sometimes served as an event space.
Williamsburg's Little Fino Opens Today With an All-Day Menu of Italian Treats

1 week ago | greenpointers.com | Jennifer Rosini-Gentile

Little Fino (111 N. 12th St.) opens today on the ground floor of The William Vale joining the hotel’s other restaurants from James Beard award-winning Chef Andrew Carmellini, Leuca and Westlight. Little Fino has taken over the front room and bar of Leuca, but defines itself as a completely different concept.
The 2025 Guide to Celebrating Easter in Greenpoint and Williamsburg

1 week ago | greenpointers.com | Jennifer Rosini-Gentile

Easter is Sunday, April 20, and North Brooklyn is offering a few ways to celebrate locally. Two Greek restaurants are hosting festive meals, a rooftop Mexican spot offers brunch with a view, and a local favorite is selling a takeout bundle. For the little ones, there’s a party at a local playspace next week. Check out our list below of ways to celebrate Easter locally.
Community Cookbook: Joe Curcio's Mother's Meatballs

1 week ago | greenpointers.com | Jennifer Rosini-Gentile

Greenpoint native Joe Curcio is a bit of a Greenpoint expert. Using the name Joe Kirsch, Curcio literally wrote the books about Greenpoint, titled Ah-Shpet: 101 Words You’ll Need to Survive the Neighborhood and Welcome to Greenpoint. Kirsch was the founder of greenpointusa.com, a predecessor to the current site greenpointmusic.com, which he says was the first website totally dedicated to Greenpoint and was once Brooklyn’s most popular website getting over 350,000 hits per month.
Birdee, a Bakery and Café, Opens Today at Domino Sugar Factory

1 week ago | greenpointers.com | Jennifer Rosini-Gentile

Birdee (300 Kent Ave.), a brand-new bakery and all-day café from Kent Hospitality Group, opens today, April 11, on the ground floor of the former Domino Sugar Factory in Williamsburg. The newcomer is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a menu of pastries, cookies, cakes, muffins, sandwiches, ice cream and coffee that can be enjoyed on-the-go or at Birdee.
The Tiny Scientist Offers Hands-On, Creative Classes for Kids in Greenpoint

2 weeks ago | greenpointers.com | Jennifer Rosini-Gentile

The Tiny Scientist (252 Driggs Ave.) is a science-focused space for kids ages 5 – 10 that offers after-school classes, summer camp, events, and birthday parties. The owner, Julie G., founded The Tiny Scientist ten years ago and now runs four locations in Brooklyn. The newest outpost is the Greenpoint location which opened in February. Julie was a teacher for almost a decade before realizing that she longed for “creative freedom” to teach kids about the world around them.
Ways to Celebrate Passover in Greenpoint and Williamsburg

2 weeks ago | greenpointers.com | Jennifer Rosini-Gentile

Passover is this week, starting at sundown on Saturday, April 12. The neighborhood offers several different ways for locals in Greenpoint and Williamsburg to celebrate the holiday locally. Learn how below. Chabad of Greenpoint (48 India St.), which is associated with Chabad of North Brooklyn, is hosting a Seder on Saturday April 12, at 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $42 per person. Chabad of Greenpoint is also selling handmade shmura matza in boxes of six for $18.