tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post3025137127084577477..comments2024-02-27T07:33:30.829-05:00Comments on Edge of the City: New Blog ContributorEdge of the City Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-26546535327054720072017-09-03T01:35:55.386-04:002017-09-03T01:35:55.386-04:00I know they have one in the Queens Center mall, bu...I know they have one in the Queens Center mall, but it's just not as exciting for some reason. :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-35684831065276801762017-09-03T01:35:04.968-04:002017-09-03T01:35:04.968-04:00Yes! That store was paradise for young!me!Yes! That store was paradise for young!me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-72508111445331089622017-09-01T17:21:38.651-04:002017-09-01T17:21:38.651-04:00The Wine Gallery in the Dee's space on metro w...The Wine Gallery in the Dee's space on metro was thee hip hang out in the 70'sAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-3625395368410371752017-08-27T01:27:35.116-04:002017-08-27T01:27:35.116-04:00I miss the huge Disney store that was across the s...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.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-24399085638820899432017-08-26T20:42:12.896-04:002017-08-26T20:42:12.896-04:00anyone remember the store "the Gift of Joy&qu...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.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-53153424141243853422017-08-25T20:06:43.451-04:002017-08-25T20:06:43.451-04:00was hoping that a French place would replace Danny...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.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-20028234829984324662017-08-25T16:33:05.866-04:002017-08-25T16:33:05.866-04:00UJs Diner. Loved it. UJs Diner. Loved it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-59941571495156026432017-08-25T07:01:16.896-04:002017-08-25T07:01:16.896-04:00I liked Rouge too! And that 50's style diner/...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.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02917150975879644893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-15710065422457128972017-08-25T01:34:45.847-04:002017-08-25T01:34:45.847-04:00I remember buying the single of Notorious B.I.G...I remember buying the single of Notorious B.I.G's Big Poppa at that Sam Goody - in cassette form. I am old. :)<br /><br />Also didn't the Chipotle space used to be a really cool antiques store? I remember the beautiful window displays.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-62730412969291355152017-08-25T01:31:36.558-04:002017-08-25T01:31:36.558-04:00I'm very glad that the Lefferts one is still t...I'm very glad that the Lefferts one is still there, but it's such a schlep.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-88262813567855698732017-08-25T01:30:19.496-04:002017-08-25T01:30:19.496-04:00Same! Another place like this would be divine!Same! Another place like this would be divine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-1957886943723957032017-08-24T20:43:03.004-04:002017-08-24T20:43:03.004-04:00Welcome David, I've been a long time follower ...Welcome David, I've been a long time follower of the blog, happy to see it last and thrive :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-17577926521748019462017-08-24T20:42:13.576-04:002017-08-24T20:42:13.576-04:00I'd love ANY French restaurant in FH...I'd love ANY French restaurant in FH...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-83751169940394930112017-08-24T20:26:06.532-04:002017-08-24T20:26:06.532-04:00Don't forget Rouge, the cozy French restaurant...Don't forget Rouge, the cozy French restaurant that used to be in Aged's space! I like Aged, but I looooooved Rouge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-65095548385037814892017-08-24T20:23:29.439-04:002017-08-24T20:23:29.439-04:00The Homestead! That's exactly the kind of stor...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.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-76687946300494779032017-08-24T16:01:46.180-04:002017-08-24T16:01:46.180-04:00Didn't we also have a pet shop somewhere near ...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...Wolfnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-65305444303937894842017-08-24T07:00:14.410-04:002017-08-24T07:00:14.410-04:00How about the Old Homestead on Austin? I also rem...How about the Old Homestead on Austin? I also remember the FM Cafe, where the NYSC is now.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02917150975879644893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-13020223618996527502017-08-24T06:55:39.969-04:002017-08-24T06:55:39.969-04:00Winner winner, chicken dinner!Winner winner, chicken dinner!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02917150975879644893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-31637779724928115922017-08-23T23:48:49.950-04:002017-08-23T23:48:49.950-04:00Hi David! Ah, the memories... Here's an oldie ...Hi David! Ah, the memories... Here's an oldie for you all: Heskel's on Austin Street? And Cafe Moka on Queens Blvd?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-64796631198222290572017-08-23T20:09:07.756-04:002017-08-23T20:09:07.756-04:00Anyone remember King George?Anyone remember King George?IronEyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938046011916420111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-71141551693259489242017-08-23T19:51:31.069-04:002017-08-23T19:51:31.069-04:00If you remember and danced at the STRAND you have ...If you remember and danced at the STRAND you have history!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-73500381511073328222017-08-23T10:12:09.842-04:002017-08-23T10:12:09.842-04:00He speaks of neither of those. Austin Street had i...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=1Wolfnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-49464058363974357622017-08-23T09:19:37.912-04:002017-08-23T09:19:37.912-04:00Hello David! It's so nice to see the Edge of ...Hello David! It's so nice to see the Edge of the City community growing, looking forward to reading your posts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-16744871928202710782017-08-23T08:01:40.444-04:002017-08-23T08:01:40.444-04:00There were actually 2 strip clubs. One next to Bu...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. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-5371785961413214952017-08-23T07:52:03.744-04:002017-08-23T07:52:03.744-04:00Wiggles..!!!Wiggles..!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com