Tuesday, August 22, 2017

New Blog Contributor

Hi all,

Just a quick post to introduce myself.  I’ve been a long time reader of this blog, checking in most every day.  Drake has been kind enough to post pictures I send from time to time and is now graciously allowing me to make my own posts directly.

A life-long Queens resident, I moved to Forest Hills over 25 years ago, back when we had Woolworth’s, Sam Goody, Wendy’s, four movie theaters and one strip club (true!).

I hope everyone continues to enjoy reading/contributing to the blog and all things Forest Hills.

Thanks,
David

27 comments:

  1. Hi, David! I remember the Sam Goody! I even remember BEFORE the Wendy's, when that space was a Roy Rogers! Also, when the place next to the Smoke Shop was absolutely the best dancewear and hosiery store in all of NYC. Miss that.

    The strip club is drawing a blank, though! :)

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    1. The HSBC bank on Continental used to be a B. Dalton bookstore! I was just a kid, but my older cousins would always drag me there so they could browse the romance novels. I remember it vividly.

      Oh, how I wish it was still there...

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    2. There were actually 2 strip clubs. One next to Burger King, and one next to the 63 Drive train station on the South side of Queens Blvd.

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    3. He speaks of neither of those. Austin Street had it's very own strip joint in the 90's! Runway 69- http://www.nytimes.com/1993/03/07/nyregion/tranquil-forest-hills-is-pained-by-a-nude-cabaret.html?mcubz=1

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    4. Winner winner, chicken dinner!

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  2. Hello David! It's so nice to see the Edge of the City community growing, looking forward to reading your posts!

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  3. If you remember and danced at the STRAND you have history!

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  4. Hi David! Ah, the memories... Here's an oldie for you all: Heskel's on Austin Street? And Cafe Moka on Queens Blvd?

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    1. How about the Old Homestead on Austin? I also remember the FM Cafe, where the NYSC is now.

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    2. The Homestead! That's exactly the kind of store Austin needs rn. My mom loved that place. Now she has to go all the way to the one on Lefferts.

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    3. I'm very glad that the Lefferts one is still there, but it's such a schlep.

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  5. Didn't we also have a pet shop somewhere near where the UPS store is? I feel like my mom always popped in to visit a parrot...

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  6. Don't forget Rouge, the cozy French restaurant that used to be in Aged's space! I like Aged, but I looooooved Rouge.

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    1. I'd love ANY French restaurant in FH...

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    2. Welcome David, I've been a long time follower of the blog, happy to see it last and thrive :)

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    3. Same! Another place like this would be divine!

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    4. I liked Rouge too! And that 50's style diner/restaurant also on restaurant row. Can't remember its name. I remember going there the morning after the big regional blackout in 2003.

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    5. UJs Diner. Loved it.

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    6. was hoping that a French place would replace Danny Brown, the corner location is perfect for a classic brasserie. There are quite a few middle eastern places on Metropolitan already.

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  7. I remember buying the single of Notorious B.I.G's Big Poppa at that Sam Goody - in cassette form. I am old. :)

    Also didn't the Chipotle space used to be a really cool antiques store? I remember the beautiful window displays.

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  8. anyone remember the store "the Gift of Joy" on Austin?? it was maybe the late 70s, early 80s,,, a Hello Kitty store near where the Hallmark store is now.

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  9. I miss the huge Disney store that was across the street from Restaurant Row. My friends and I would go there every chance we could get back in elementary/middle school.

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    1. Yes! That store was paradise for young!me!

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    2. I know they have one in the Queens Center mall, but it's just not as exciting for some reason. :(

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  10. The Wine Gallery in the Dee's space on metro was thee hip hang out in the 70's

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