Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Thriving Local Bar Scene

With the recent opening of the "718" hookah lounge/ grill & bar, it seems we now have a really thriving bar scene going on along Austin St. between 72nd Ave. and 72nd Road.

Last I counted there are 4 bars on that one block now: Five Burros, Tap House, Bonfire Grill and 718.

I still haven't been to 718, but I've walked by it and it appears to definitely have the bar vibe going on, with a
"Lady's Night" sign in the window and some patrons overflowing onto the sidewalk. Has anyone been there yet?


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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 6, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Sad to see....be careful everyone!

    http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/06/suspect-sought-in-queens-sex-attacks-and-robberies/?ref=nyregion

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  2. AnonymousJune 7, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    Great...just what we need, more bars in a family friendly neighborhood. I have spotted 3 - 4 pools of vomit this week along Austin Street. The most enormous one was discovered this morning by the stationery store [next to AJ's Pizza]. The bar closest to the vomit should be slapped with a fine if it is not cleaned up.

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    1. AnonymousJune 7, 2012 at 4:56 PM

      I have to agree...bars are not really the greatest thing for the neighborhood if we want to keep it clean, quiet and safe.

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    2. Edge of the City BlogJune 7, 2012 at 6:03 PM

      I don't see why bars would not allow a neighborhood to continue to be clean, quiet and safe. My friends and I have been going to bars our entire lives and I don't consider us dirty, noisy nor dangerous.

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    3. Edge of the City BlogJune 7, 2012 at 6:07 PM

      Oh, and regarding the vomit comment. I've already given out an award for most racist comment. I award you "Most Stomach-Turning." Congratulations!! And keep your nose to the ground, or sidewalk. I'd like weekly reports from your vomit patrol.

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  3. AnonymousJune 7, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    Anyone try this bar? Sounds interesting.

    http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/queens-bar-installs-regulation-size-basketball-half-court-article-1.1091073

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    1. Edge of the City BlogJune 7, 2012 at 6:09 PM

      I haven't been, but that does seem interesting. But what I'd love is a beer garden.

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  4. AmyJune 7, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    Cobblestone's has been going downhill a bit IMO. With the exception of Bonfire, those other bars are just too rowdy for me. Maybe this is a sure sign that I'm getting old, but I would like a quiet bar to open up. Somewhere where the husband and I could kick back after work, have a drink, and maybe have a conversation.

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    1. Edge of the City BlogJune 7, 2012 at 9:05 PM

      The new wine and beer bar soon to open on Ascan, near Austin, sounds like it will be for you. It will be across from Nick's Pizza.

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  5. AnonymousJune 7, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    try the network cafe. You can definitely kick back. The selection of wine is fantastic.

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