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Two multi million contracts have been issued by the Parks Department this month. A contract to rebuild the Green houses in Forest Park has commenced.
ReplyDeleteA second contract with Trocom Construction in Maspeth for the Ridgewood Reservoir in Highland Park is pending at the Comptroller's office.
New store going up on Austin next to new Metro PCS/former Buster Brown. Peeked in quickly; inventory looks like it could be a competitor to Dreams Boutique.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteLulu's Boutique store closing sign displayed. Wonder what will take its place at this highly trafficked area of Austin St. (next to Verizon Wireless)
ReplyDeleteI green parrot has camped out on my windowsill this morning. It is obviously domesticated and has a name tag on it's leg. I am an Forest Hill resident and just wanted to put the word out there if anyone is missing their pet parrot. Contact me at sandea99@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteJust to let everyone know that Continental Photo is moving from the mini mall on Continnetal Avenue to 70-50 Austin Street, downstairs. Should be moved and ready for customers tommorrow 3/1/12.
ReplyDeleteWas in Boulangerie yesterday and overheard the owner discussing some work to be done to the space with a GC. The work is to take place 3 consecutive Mondays while the bakery is normally closed. Not sure what the scope of the work is-but I am guessing it has something to do with either making the seating options better or somehow making the counter experience more efficient. Maybe a modification to the millwork (at the counter) to allow pre-packages bread or pastry options so folk can grab and buy?
ReplyDeleteHeard some construction going on in the old Body Shop space today as I walked by. Wonder what is going in-please let it be something good. A L'Occitane would be dreamy!
ReplyDeleteInteresting. Yea, I saw they had covered the windows up and thought something was going on there. I'm not surprised because it's a prime location. Hopefully it will be a really good new place. But my hopes have been dashed more often than not. (Please not another store selling cheap trinkets!) But we will see! :)
DeleteI was looking at the work permits on there and it says it will be for the same use. So I guess that means it won't be serving any type of food or drink, I assume?
DeleteSister Unn's space now has some old fashioned dress forms in the window and it is draped off.
ReplyDeleteLove to read your blog thought you'd like to see a short video made about Forest Hills back in 2007...
ReplyDeletehttp://www.intothebox.tv/archive/?id=65&borid=5&neiid=102
still pretty relevant but think it should be updated.
Hi, I found Elementary schools in Forest Hills are over crowded and some kids in the zone were stolen their spots by kids form out side of the zone. We should support good education in Forest Hills and send our kids to the good zoned schools. Please go to this petition and sign! Also could you post this petition on your site to get more attention from people in FH?
ReplyDeletehttp://www.change.org/petitions/new-york-city-department-of-education-stop-illegal-school-applications
Thank you,
Free Ice Cream Cone Day
ReplyDeleteTuesday May 06, 2012
from 4-8pm
Haagen Daz
7040 Austin Street
Forest Hills, NY 11375
http://www.facebook.com/haagendazsshops?sk=app_165213916870018
Correction: Tuesday May 08, 2012
ReplyDeleteFree Ice Cream Cone Day
Tuesday May 08, 2012
4-pm to 8pm
Haagen Daz
7040 Austin St
Forest Hills, NY
MISSING DOG!!! Answers to the name of LINA.
ReplyDeleteShe is a black CHOW CHOW and resides at the Lexington House at 68-10 108th Street. She is a rescue and probably very frightened. Last seen in yellowstone park between 69th ave and 69th rd at 8pm this evening. She has been missing for about 2 hours and all the neighbors are looking for her. Her owner's name is Jonathon. If anyone sees her please contact 917.355.1827.
Heard work is going on in the former Q Thai bistro restaurant space. Anyone know any tips?
ReplyDeleteEatery Row has posted a poll in an open letter to Danny Brown begging him to open a wine bar on or near Austin Street. I think this is a great idea. If you could share it with the readers here, maybe word will get back to him. The poll and the letter can be found here: http://eateryrowforesthills.blogspot.com/2012/05/open-letter-to-danny-brown.html
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea! I just made the trek through the gardens the other night to go to danny brown and it was absolutely incredible.
DeleteTime for Spring Cleaning! Recycling, earth-friendly swap meet coming to Forest Hills:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.grownyc.org/swap
Queens - Forest Hills
Sunday, June 10, 12pm-3pm
Central Queens YM&YWHA (Gymnasium)
67-09 108 Street
New York Times
ReplyDeleteOn the Runway
All things fashion
May 22, 2012, 2:09 am
Preppy Street Style in Forest Hills
By SIMONE S. OLIVER
http://runway.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/22/preppy-street-style-in-forest-hills/?hpw
New York Times
ReplyDeleteOn the Runway
All things fashion
May 22, 2012, 2:09 am
Preppy Street Style in Forest Hills
By SIMONE S. OLIVER
video link:
http://bcove.me/zkaezx9e
Does anyone know what is going on at the lot on Austin Street between Bahn Thai and the Police Precinct, across the back side of Gerard Towers? It was that hardware supply store but was taken down years ago but seems like there is some activity going on...Does anyone know what they are building or whats planned?!
ReplyDeleteWafels and Dinges truck is here again tomorrow 8am. They were here last Sunday too. Surprised you hadn't written about it.
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know if something is going on with Just Like Mother's? They were closed up today, no sign.
ReplyDeleteSaw a sign in the window of Staples on Continental Ave that it's closing Oct 28th.
ReplyDeleteI am wondering if there will be any local Holiday craft fairs in the Forest Hills area. Anyone know of any?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Old Vienna Cafe on Queens Blvd is turning into an Irish bar/ restaurant in a few weeks. Same owners as lately. The "new owners" in the window.
ReplyDeleteRumor has it Buffalo Wild Wings will be coming to where Staples was on Continental.
ReplyDeleteOh and Red Mango will be coming to where OTB once was on Queens Blvd.
ReplyDeleteOh and I heard Chipotle is moving to 70-30 Austin Street (Martha's old location). That should be quite interesting to see. With how popular Chipotle seems to be, using Martha's space will be a tight fit no?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips We have been reporting Chipotle and Red Mango for months. But all is excused because you did bring us one bit of news about the Buffalo Wild Wings (if it indeed turns out to be more than a rumor.) I have a feeling you may have just discovered this blog. If so, welcome!
DeleteOh, and Chipotle took over the Martha's space AND the former pizzeria space next to it, so your taco fears can now be put to rest. They will have more than enough space.
DeleteYup - i'm a newbie and am loving this blog. You'd think with living in Forest Hills my entire life and working on Austin Street for 10 years, i'd know all that is going on but i've found some unknown/awesome things on your blog and for this I thank you :)
Delete(I hope Buffalo Wild Wings is not just a rumor - I have many of my friends ready and waiting for their shrimp and wings. Gonna be many angry Forest Hillsians with torches on my door step should it not be true lol)
What do you think of nominating Forest Hills for neighborhood of the year at Curbed NY? You have all the reasons in your blog! (I am now hooked on La Boulangerie!)
ReplyDeleteWhile I agree with you about La Boulangerie, one out-of-this-world French eatery and a Chipotle do not make a Neighborhood of the Year in my book. How about we give it another year and see if we get some cool new places filling up all those empty storefronts on Austin? We also have a historical landmark of a stadium standing there with barely any use at all. What a waste! A perfectly wonderful plan to put it to use for arts events and concerts was voted down this year by the West Side Tennis Club. A MAJOR step backwards for our neighborhood.
DeleteI like Forest Hills a lot, but I actually do not think it really merits any Neighborhood of the Year recognition—yet. Sorry, but aside from the newly opened Farmer's Market, Boulangerie, Bareburger and now Chipotle (which many other NYC neighborhoods already have), what else could we use to support our nomination? You tell me....
Absolutely agree with you. Forest hills is definitely not one of the "hot" neighborhoods - it's just not there yet. We are slowly headed in the right direction since I've lived here - about 2 years. The conversion of the stadium for artistic use would have been huge, alas! We need more innovative cuisine, a few great cocktail lounges and to get rid of some of the trashy stores on Austin. Also, entertainment. Park slope has live music somewhere almsot everynight. With some of the new luxury buildings going up I do think this neighborhood is going to get a facelift. I think in 5 years this place is going to be very different than it is right now.
DeleteWhile I'm listing all the good things that have happened to Forest Hills in the past couple of years, i shouldn't leave out Emily's Sugar Rush: http://emilysugarrush.com/
DeleteNow that's the type of charming and unique shop Austin could use more of... How many other NYC neighborhoods can say they have a candy shop like Emily's? Not many.
Peaceful parenting! How do you bring out the best in your child? Just want to be sure people know about a workshop for parents with Child Psychologist & Author Dr. Laura Markham. Thursday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Central Queens Y on 108 Street in Forest Hills. Info at cqy.org or pkurtz@cqy.org.
ReplyDeleteAnyone know if Liang's will be permanently closed or if they are planning to move to a new location? I love that place... their food will be missed.
ReplyDeleteAnyone know what's opening up at that Taco bell/KFC because something has started
ReplyDelete104-21 Queens Blvd at the Walgreens plaza what is replacing the taco bell there??
ReplyDeleteCan we please talk about the lack of good brunch options in Forest Hills?
ReplyDeleteAgreed!
DeleteBuffalo Wild Wings confirmed http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/sls/3633404057.html
ReplyDeleteHas anyone been to the new wine bar on Queens Blvd, Keuka Cafe?
ReplyDeleteDrake, FYI - New Beer hall that is opening next door to Mcdonalds is same owner as George Keeleys pubs in manhattan (upper west side, 84th and Amsterdam).
ReplyDeleteWe left the city early yesterday after a late lunch and stopped at the Station House for a couple of beers on the way home. This place is fantastic and a great addition to The Austin-Conti Business District. The staff is great, the beer selection is exactly what this town needed. This is actually the fifth establishment the owners have created, so these guys know what they are doing and I am very confident this place will be around for the long run. With the recent addition of Mr. Vino's Specialty Foods, the soon to open Flying Pig; maybe this blighted neighborhood will get a 2nd chance at matching its past glory.
DeleteDEE'S on Metropolitan Ave. is seeking a part-time host/asst.
ReplyDeleteSchedule is great for Mom's or Dad's with kids in school or College students.
Regular schedule would be Tues-Fri 11am-4pm.
Responsbilites:
1. Manage host station, reservation management
2. Greet and Seat guests.
3. Light data entry into excel.
4. Process takeout and delivery orders.
5. Provide banquet information and give tours of the space.
6. Be the liaison for GM.
7. May be asked to work some weekends and nights during the weekend, but not
on regularly
Requirements:
1. Must have some sales experience
2. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
3. People skills
4. Clean and very organized
5. Some knowledge of the restaurant business(helpful)
Contact Dee at dee@deesnyc.com
Have also heard that Lucille Roberts is moving out of the 'hood. What would be great is to have Blink Fitness move into the area. (NY Sports is over-subscribed and doesn't care much about its membership.) Blink is clean,has the latest machines and is inexpensive (no contract).
ReplyDeleteI'm looking for a summer job and I thought I would ask here if you knew of any openings since you always have the inside scoop on what's happening in the neighborhood. Thanks!
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