So our Target opened early—and while I was out of town—but I had the chance to check it out over the weekend. I know readers have already begun commenting about it, so here's my own take. I think it's great to have the new Target store within walking distance. Yes, I agree, they need to fine tune some of what they carry a bit better to our neighborhood, but for now, I'll take it! No more schlepping onto the R train for my cheap supersize boxes of toilet paper and garbage bags anymore. And... I can pick up my printer paper at the same time, and cheap picture frames! The list goes on and on... it is just a great addition that really enhances the shopping available within walking distance in our neighborhood. And that is how it should be. This is New York City. You shouldn't have to jump into a car—especially if you don't own one, like myself—to have access to the larger and cheaper sizes that a major retailer like Target offers.
I'd love it if they added an aisle for books since we lost that when they took over the Barnes & Noble space. In fact, one friend of mine suggests they do away with the clothing altogether and use that space for other stuff we need more of here in the Hills.
I personally love the grocery section as well. It immediately surpasses some of the other supermarkets in our area in terms of cleanliness, quality and product selection (love their private label organics, for instance.)
So, there you have my take on it. What do you think? Here's some pics I took. And, by the way, I absolutely love the renovated Starbucks there as well.
By the way, before anyone complains about the fact that they took over Barnes & Noble, I know some folks are actively trying to open a small neighborhood bookshop somewhere in our area. If they don't manage to do it, someone else will soon. There's a huge market for real books in Forest Hills. HUGE! And someone will take over one of the available smaller spaces on Austin or Queens Blvd. or one of the nearby side streets soon to fill it.
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The new Target has brought the pedestrian traffic, and with it the need for a traffic cop |
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The new Target's grocery section, strategically located on the second floor so you have plenty of chance to impulse buy along the way! |
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The inside of the renovated Starbucks |