tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15407419865633823192026-10-22T11:33:42.157-04:00Edge of the CityA Forest Hills, NYC BlogEdge of the City Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.comBlogger2186125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-85699619129263149812025-07-16T19:57:00.003-04:002025-07-16T19:57:26.997-04:00Beautiful New Eateries Open in Forest Hills There's been a lot going on in our 'hood so I figured I just had to start posting again about them....So, here's a couple of places I've been to in the past week or two, chosen for their design and their food:Azal Coffee on 71st/Continental Ave. I love the way they make use of the newly renovated alley way that runs along side it!Gnocchi Bella, nicely designed to be reminiscent of Forest Edge of the City Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-12354286575288359182024-12-16T18:26:00.001-05:002024-12-16T18:26:03.401-05:00Forest Hills' Salad Days Are In Sight! Behold! The Sweetgreen coming to where the Boston Market used to be at the corner of Austin and 71st/Continental Ave.! Now just someone build me a cozy little bookshop and all my dreams will have been answered. Edge of the City Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-58871551387320920612023-11-07T16:03:00.002-05:002023-11-07T16:03:24.654-05:00A Look Inside Forest Hills' New Trader Joe's Much to my pleasant surprise, the store seems enormous, bigger than I expected. My brain was actually having trouble wrapping around the idea that my carless self can now buy anything in this store and not mastermind some complicated method of getting it home. I can finally just walk! I'm a pretty jaded New Yorker, but I have to say this was a lot more thrilling than I expected. The below Edge of the City Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-53506734946393343912023-11-02T23:05:00.006-04:002023-11-02T23:21:57.192-04:00Forest Hills Trader Joe's Opens Next Tuesday The wait is finally almost over... The Forest Hills store will be the third in Queens, after Rego Park on Metropolitan, and Long Island City. The store will be 17,000 square feet in size.On Tuesday, November 7th, Trader Joe’s will open a new Forest Hills, New York store. The new store is located at 69-65 Yellowstone Blvd. Moments before doors open at 8 am, there will be a Edge of the City Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-28923010303119658732023-10-14T18:53:00.003-04:002023-10-14T18:53:33.269-04:00New Korean Place on Restaurant Row KUKU Korean, which opened recently on 70th Road (Restaurant Row), looks amazing. They have other locations in Williamsburg and Long Island City. I have yet to try it, but really looking forward to it. If you have, share what you think in the comments below...Edge of the City Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-26372677617050543932023-05-24T10:34:00.004-04:002023-05-24T10:40:59.133-04:00New Trader Joe's Coming to Forest Hills .... and you won't need a car to get there, finally. As I always said, the one on Metropolitan Ave. might as well be in Nebraska if you are like most of us carless FoHi residents. So this new store, opening where the former Key Food used to be, on Yellowstone Blvd. in the new building going up between MacDonald Park and Gerard Towers, will be just awesome. Finally, central Forest Edge of the City Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-33905333626254677892023-03-07T18:46:00.004-05:002023-03-07T18:47:12.743-05:00And the Best Pizza in Forest Hills Award Goes To........ Austin Street Pizza! Hands down, I have to say this is our favorite pizza in Forest Hills these days. Located at the corner of Austin Street and 72nd Ave., it opened a couple of years ago. If you haven't tried it, you're really missing out on something special. How to describe their slices? Perfect, crispy yet chewy crust, and sauce and cheese that is so fresh and amazing.&Edge of the City Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-75663512338087219402023-02-26T15:01:00.006-05:002023-02-26T15:01:50.107-05:00Interesting Open Retail Location in Forest Hills There is a bunch of empty retail space in Forest Hills these days as we emerge from the craziness of the past few years, but for my money this one, at the corner of Austin St. and Ascan, is one of the best in the neighborhood. Great corner location on a quieter but still very busy corner of Forest Hills with tons of foot traffic and a gorgeous building to boot. What can you see coming Edge of the City Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-11971069961730646132023-02-26T14:40:00.008-05:002023-02-26T14:40:52.014-05:00Poke Plus Opens in Former Liberty Travel Location Walked by this place today and it was already pretty busy. The location is 107-15 71st. Road in Forest Hills, a few doors down from Mighty Quinn's BBQ. Edge of the City Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-41412857992322951362022-09-11T18:08:00.006-04:002022-09-11T18:08:37.185-04:00Nan Xiang Express Opening in Forest HillsSoup dumpling establishment Nan Xiang Express will be going in near where Fey Da Bakery is off of Queens Blvd. Edge of the City Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-29191333215069209682022-09-11T18:01:00.004-04:002022-09-11T18:01:23.316-04:00Sneak Peek I noticed this cool passageway in what used to be the little mini-mall on 71st/Continental. It's looking quite spiffy in there. I wonder what businesses will be setting up shop? I assume I know what this one is going to be?Edge of the City Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-51027271987413261792022-09-11T17:43:00.003-04:002022-09-11T17:44:26.308-04:00Forest Hills Gets a Like Real New York City Bagel Place Have you seen the renovated Gotta Getta Bagel yet on 71st/Continental? Nice job guys! They really brought it up to date. And, they added a build-your-own salad station to boot. I think that's the third one in FoHi now if I'm counting right, but all part of something else. We still don't have one of the Manhattan BYO salad chains. Edge of the City Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-12140878912702887622022-09-11T17:28:00.004-04:002022-09-11T17:28:48.786-04:00Gregorys Coffee Opening on 71st/Continental If this is the same one as here then this place will be an awesome addition to Forest Hills. Edge of the City Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-37981918353575123372022-08-21T13:27:00.003-04:002022-08-21T13:32:15.853-04:00Just a Reminder: Contributors Always WantedAs you may have noticed, the blog has not been updated as regularly as it used to be. We believe it's important to have a neighborhood blog. So, we are once again putting out a reminder that we need contributors! If you are interested in reporting on what's going on in Forest Hills and the city at large just email edgeofthecity@gmail.com. This is a purely volunteer opportunity - just for Edge of the City Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-29053731101611126912022-05-30T12:59:00.001-04:002022-05-30T12:59:36.910-04:00Forest Hills Goes Nuts!A new store just opened on Austin Street (70-10) selling nuts, cookies, teas, spices, and candy by weight. So far it seems super popular. Reminds me of the 'Bulk In Bins' stores I've been to in Florida. Welcome!Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02917150975879644893noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-39794405478171252712022-05-30T12:59:00.000-04:002022-05-30T12:59:16.092-04:00Ramones Covered UpThe Ramones mural under the LIRR tracks was recently covered up in the name of beautification for the summer concert series, I assume. It was sadly never properly protected from the elements. The tennis champions mural on the other side of the street was also covered. Hopefully they can be restored to their former glory some day.Found this picture I took shortly after it was Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02917150975879644893noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-475138394811010952022-05-30T12:58:00.000-04:002022-05-30T12:58:46.715-04:00Bye Bye BauerSad to report that the long-standing Eddie Bauer on Austin Street will be closing June 4th. I remember the Eddie Bauer on Madison and 59th Street in Manhattan closing many years ago and I assumed ours would not be far behind. Instead, it kept chugging along like the little engine that could. Anyway, farewell, old friend and I hope something cool takes its place.Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02917150975879644893noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-6027031848543117272022-04-04T13:17:00.004-04:002022-04-04T13:18:45.534-04:00One of Forest Hills' Best Noodle Places is Planning to Close I heard today than XinTaste, located at 72-38 Austin Street, is planning to close in three months. I don't usually do this, but this place is so excellent and its closing will be such a loss to our neighborhood, that I am requesting everyone to do anything possible to convince them not to close. I think their closing is of the magnitude of Banter's closing, that is how bad it will be Edge of the City Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-7839096432802802112022-04-03T19:54:00.003-04:002022-04-03T19:54:55.091-04:00Catching UpDoes anyone have any good experiences at the new food places around? I'm way behind in trying them. Here are a few pics to get the ball rolling:Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02917150975879644893noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-84316268379220517082022-04-03T19:52:00.003-04:002022-04-03T19:52:40.833-04:00I Like DonutsThere, I've said it and I'm not taking it back. I like donuts. Now if there were just a new place coming that sold them... Wait, there is - welcome Ugly Donuts to the neighborhood! Here's hoping they're delish (and the corn dogs too)!!Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02917150975879644893noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-52782776062065212432022-03-17T07:46:00.000-04:002022-03-18T07:47:24.985-04:00Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Happy Saint Patrick's day everyone!It's not over yet - so don't forget to pick up your Lucky Charms cookie from one of our new neighbors - Chip City!!Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02917150975879644893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-35427494098930969892022-01-14T12:02:00.004-05:002022-01-14T12:02:32.776-05:00From Covid to Cookies in Forest Hills Apparently, the pandemic is so yesterday -- at least when it comes to Forest Hills cookie-lovers. Of course, during my trip to get some lunch today I assumed the line stretching several blocks down Austin Street was another one for Covid tests....Yes, Chip City's grand opening is today, apparently worth braving the bitter cold, howling winds, and a little virus. Edge of the City Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-23995622901856649492021-11-03T18:51:00.003-04:002021-11-03T18:51:26.632-04:00New Spots That Have Opened Or Are Getting Ready To Let's get caught up. There's news of another Trader Joe's coming in to where the old Key Food used to be near Gerard Towers, south of Queens Blvd. And personally, I'm eagerly awaiting Mighty Quinn's, the new rib place going in to where Banter used to be. A couple of other new places that have sustained me during the tumult of the past several months:The new Indian place, Edge of the City Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-67108258446996121832021-09-17T10:24:00.011-04:002021-09-17T10:24:52.390-04:0011-Year Anniversary of the Forest Hills Storm Eleven years ago, on Sept. 16, 2010, Forest Hills was hit by a ferocious tonado-like storm that brought down trees and caused massive destruction throughout the neighborhood. Edge of the City Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-33647862624254596532021-09-16T11:49:00.003-04:002021-09-16T11:53:25.280-04:00The 5th Annual Festival of Cinema NYC brings in-person screenings back to the Regal UA Midway in Forest Hills September 24-October 3Festival of Cinema NYC returns for its 5th
year, as a live in-person 10-day event, taking place September 24-October 3. Bookending
over 120 independent films from around the world with many premieres among
them, will be the Opening Night selection of John Carlucci and Brandon Laganke’s crowd favorite Drunk Bus, and the Closing Night
screening of Erin Granat & Machete Bang Bang’s acclaimed Edge of the City Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.com0