Station House Launches Direct Delivery

 Coming on the horrible news about Banter's closing, this great news about Station House opening up their spectacularly delicious, innovative takes on pub cuisine to direct delivery cannot come soon enough. 

 

The Good News and the Very Bad News

 The good news, especially for those who live in the largely residential area to the north of Queens Blvd. in the center of the neighborhood: You're getting a new Starbucks, right next to the 71st Continental Ave. subway stop, between the new bank and the CVS. Here's some pics of the outside and inside under construction. I heard that the Starbucks on the southside of 71st Continental will be closing, but that is not confirmed yet. 

And the Very Bad News - Banter, probably the neighborhood's best all-around restaurant, has permanently closed. I was crushed to learn of this. I know they had recently even tried building some major barriers inside the place to allow for safe indoor seating. So, it seems like they were giving it their all but just couldn't hold on any longer because of the challenges the pandemic has presented. I loved this place so much. It will be hard to replace it. I only hope when the pandemic begins to end five or six months from now, the owners think about opening something new in the neighborhood. 

Forest Hills Gets a New Indian Restaurant

 A new Indian restaurant, cutely called Tikka N Talk, has opened smack dab in the center of Forest Hills. It is replacing Sushi Yasu, the Japanese restaurant, on the lower level of the Austin St. "mall" between 70th Ave. and 70th Road. Thanks to Shelley for sending in these pics! If anyone has already tried Tikka N Talk, please let us know how you liked it. We have been desperately in need of a quality Indian restaurant in central FoHi for quite a while now. And I saw somewhere that Tikka N Talk has speedily opened already and is waiting for us all to try them. 

Some Quick Thoughts on the Election

 

This is what I posted back in 2016:

Election 2016 - It is looking even worse than I expected, an unmitigated disaster and he hasn't even taken office yet! May God Save Us All. And By Us I mean humanity. And I am not joking in the least.

It is genuinely terrifying and so, so sad for our country and the world at large.

I could have sworn I also warned about what happens when fascists take over a country and posted a photo of Berlin or some other German city in ruins, but I can't seem to find it. In any case, unfortunately, my prediction came all too true. Not a prediction, really, more like just going by history. 

Anyway, I have never been more proud of my country as I have been this weekend. Boy, did we collectively need this!

Spooky Halloween Preview

As if this year couldn't get any scarier, the folks along Burns Street have already been busy preparing for this year's holiday, with some rather appropriate touches.

Memories of Shanghai Moves to New Austin Street Location

Memories of ShangHai, the excellent dim sum restaurant that had been located in an alleyway off of Austin Street in Forest Hills, has moved into the space recently vacated by the Forest Hills Diner at 68-60 Austin Street. It's a much better space for them, but I have to admit I will miss their cool back-alley location. I hope another business moves into that space - it's a great little starter space for a new restaurant, with outdoor seating included. 

I also heard Memories of Shanghai has expanded their menu with the move. 

Prince Tea House Coming to Forest Hills

 New restaurant coming to Station Square soon.  Sounds very fanciful!

Update: Prince Tea House is a chain of Asian-inspired cafes with a wide-ranging menu of food, light snacks, and of course tea. The chain has other locations in Flushing, Astoria, the East Village, Brooklyn, and soon to come, Philadelphia.

The Forest Hills location is coming to 15 Station Square, where I think there was a cleaners before? But let me know at edgeofthecity@gmail.com or in the comments below. 

9/11 Remembrance

 The 112th Precinct conducted a moment of silence in remembrance of 9/11

A view of the memorial lights from Forest Hills

White Radish's Website and Menu

White Radish American Kitchen, a new restaurant in the former Jack & Nellie's space on Ascan Ave. in Forest Hills, is now open for business. A reader also sent in the link to its new website and menu:  https://www.whiteradishnyc.com

New Restaurant in Former Jack & Nellie's Space

Here's the new restaurant, White Radish American Kitchen, that is going into the former Jack & Nellie's space on Ascan. They have an outdoor seating area on the street that is being constructed as well. 

Spaces Filled in New Building on 72nd Road

One of the new apartment buildings on 72nd Road, near La Boulangerie, has had its ground-level floor retail space filled by medical offices.

Forest Hills Tropical Storm Isaias Damage

 I was still discovering storm damage as I walked around the neighborhood this weekend. From what I can tell this is the most tree damage we've had locally since the September 2010 tornado.