Edge of the City: A Forest Hills, NY Blog

Anthony Weiner is Running Against Himself

2013-05-23T07:47:00.001-04:00

I don't know yet whether I would support Anthony Weiner for Mayor. I DO know that I thought he would make an excellent mayor in the past, but that was before the Twitter scandal when he lied to the press and all of us about what he was doing. Normally, that would discount him in my eyes from being a viable candidate. But this year, all of the other candidates are so not up to the job, that I

Huge Tornado Hits Oklahoma City Area

2013-05-20T18:40:00.001-04:00

A small part of the terrible devastation there. Apparently it moved right over the highway.

Free Tree Giveaway Today

2013-05-19T10:22:00.002-04:00

FREE TREE GIVEAWAY: On Sun, May 19 from 1 PM - 3 PM, take home a tree at Forest Hills' MacDonald Park at Queens Blvd & 70th Ave. If you reserved your tree online, your registration will be valid from 1 - 2 PM. **If you didn't reserve your tree online, a limited quantity will be available on site at a first-come, first-served basis. If trees are remaining at the end of the event, you can

Agora Taverna, Just to Clarify

2013-05-16T23:01:00.001-04:00

I feel I want to just clarify my previous post about the Greek restaurant on Austin St., Agora Taverna. Overall, I'd give the food here a B+, and the ambience/atmosphere, an A+. As I mentioned in the previous post, it is certainly an exceptionally beautiful restaurant they built here in Forest Hills. I think it would be hard to find anyone to argue with that. As for the food, I love to have

Still Open, and Closed

2013-05-16T21:17:00.000-04:00

I found myself recently visiting the Austin Street "Mall" after quite a while away and it was interesting to note a couple of things: Common Space is long gone, having been closed back in March for some reason by the Health Department. I never got a chance to eat or drink there, despite a quick visit one evening. I especially liked their nice outdoor space in the back. This would make a good

New Poll: Summer Movie Special (Part 1)

2013-05-15T15:23:00.000-04:00

Summer Movie Special: 3-D or not 3-D?

Queens Symphony Orchestra Annual Gala

2013-05-15T12:47:00.003-04:00

This is open to the public: Join the Queens Symphony Orchestra on May 29th at its 60th anniversary Gala at the Copland School of Queens College! Seats filling up quickly for a night of fun, great entertainment and food...for a great cause. Help support community programs, free concerts and acclaimed Arts-in-Education programs. — at Aaron Copland School of Music. Click here to purchase tickets:

First Impressions: Banter, Station House and The Flying Pig

2013-05-12T22:30:00.000-04:00

I've done the trifecta and now visited all of the new gastropubs that have opened in Forest Hills over the past couple of months. I wouldn't call the following a "review" so to speak, since on the budget of an independent blogger I can't afford to try a whole lot from any one place during one visit, let alone three different places. So, with that said, here are my first impressions: Station

Suncycle Offering New Teen Spin Classes

2013-05-09T10:39:00.001-04:00

.... including a Free Spin Class to kick things off:

The Flying Pig's Menu

2013-05-09T09:10:00.002-04:00

Below is the food menu of our newest gastropub, The Flying Pig, on Austin Street. By the way, reader Michael tweeted me that they have a whopping 36 beers on tap. I include the pic he sent of their drinks menu at the end, though it's a little hard to make out:

Vanilla Sky's Unveiling

2013-05-08T10:39:00.001-04:00

The plywood around the Vanilla Sky at the corner of Austin and 70th Road (Restaurant Row) has been taken down giving us a good idea of what the new frozen yogurt/coffee place will look like:

Free Queens Symphony Orchestra Concerts This Week

2013-05-07T14:07:00.002-04:00

Here’s a link to the TimesLedger article: http://www.timesledger.com/stories/2013/18/qso_2013_05_03_q.html Wednesday, May 8, 7:30 p.m., at Queens College LeFrak Concert Hall, 65-30 Kissena Blvd. and Friday, May 10, 7:30 p.m., at Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd.

Suspect Arrested in Forest Hills Burglary, May Be Linked to Others: Police

2013-05-07T12:56:00.004-04:00

From NBC News: Suspect Arrested in Forest Hills Burglary, May Be Linked to Others: Police By the way, what ever happened in the Forest Park attack case from a couple of months ago? Here's a story from the (holding my nose) NY Post about it: Rapists stalk in Qns. park

Coming Soon: Buffalo Wild Wings

2013-05-07T12:09:00.001-04:00

We've known about it for a while, but the sign is now up at the old Staples location on 71st Continental Ave.

Vanilla Sky Outdoor Seating

2013-05-07T09:22:00.000-04:00

I for one hope they get the approval since I love to be able to eat outside during the nice weather (as opposed to during blizzards and monsoons). I was trying to recall if Europan had outdoor seating and I really think they didn't (not that I would have eaten there much if they did, but it would have made it a bit more of an attractive alternative).

Lining Up at the Forest Hills Chipotle

2013-05-06T22:29:00.002-04:00

Apparently, I'm not the only one quite satisfied with the food they're serving up at our recently opened Chipotle on Austin St. The scene there Monday, 7:15 p.m. The line went around the entire place...

Planet of the Apes Moment

2013-05-06T21:49:00.000-04:00

Actually, Beneath the Planet of the Apes. Saw this discarded subway sign this evening and it reminded me of that film. Those who have seen the movie will know what I mean...

Urban Style

2013-05-05T21:51:00.001-04:00

Thanks to Amanda for Tweeting me about this, Eugenia Kim summer hats photographed in front of Eddie's Sweet Shop on Metropolitan Ave. I stumbled upon a few other fashion shoots this weekend, on and around The High Line:

Battle of the Boroughs Tennis Challenge

2013-05-04T16:39:00.003-04:00

They are currently looking for tennis players from all over Queens to represent their borough in this one-of-a-kind event. This competition is a great way for Forrest Hills tennis players to vie for their neighborhood and borough's glory and all the funds raised will go to support City Parks Foundation's free youth tennis program. Benefiting City Parks Foundation Borough Challenges

Local Band: Fright Pig

2013-05-02T21:34:00.001-04:00

Word is that they live somewhere in the vicinity of Forest Hills. Not everyone's taste, but a daring musical journey if I've ever seen or heard one! Fright Pig "Out of the Barnyard" Digipak Edition$14.00

Mike Colameco Visits La Boulangerie

2013-05-01T09:19:00.000-04:00

"A wonderful little bake shop right in the middle of Forest Hills" kicks off this episode of Mike Colameco's Real Food. Congratulations to La Boulangerie! They certainly deserve the coverage. "I had no idea the neighborhood would be so receptive of an artisanal bread bakery," Francois tells Mike at the end. Yes, there is indeed quite a need here in FoHi for quality places like this.

Cute...

2013-05-01T09:11:00.000-04:00

Suncycle Studios Banter Brunch Ride

2013-04-30T13:30:00.001-04:00

Our Latest Food Truck: Coolhaus

2013-04-27T15:39:00.002-04:00

Please welcome Forest Hills' latest food truck, Coolhaus, parked over on 71st/Continental Ave. today, and offering up some quite delicious treats.

Good Food, and Outdoor Seating!

2013-04-26T16:20:00.000-04:00

Now we're talking!