tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post8423468740586681857..comments2024-02-27T07:33:30.829-05:00Comments on Edge of the City: More Ice Cream For Austin StreetEdge of the City Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-13566807511465293152016-09-07T22:16:26.677-04:002016-09-07T22:16:26.677-04:00Any idea when Haagen Daz is closing? The for rent...Any idea when Haagen Daz is closing? The for rent sign has been up for a while. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-65422818269273786552016-06-27T15:33:04.476-04:002016-06-27T15:33:04.476-04:00Shake Shake food sucks? Compared with ? I've...Shake Shake food sucks? Compared with ? I've ate at SS at JFK, Long Island, Manhattan, Woodbury Common and even London and I find the burgers very consistent. My last dinner at Bareburger was not culinary perfection. My guest and I asked for a medium done plain beef burger and got a dry, well-done one. Not going back anytime soon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02008148541883920593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-38573390960158180232016-06-26T10:42:05.849-04:002016-06-26T10:42:05.849-04:00So once this is opened there will be two rolled ic...So once this is opened there will be two rolled ice cream places?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-10511100419411124342016-06-22T14:47:29.184-04:002016-06-22T14:47:29.184-04:00Thanks Drake. I'm glad to see that you, as th...Thanks Drake. I'm glad to see that you, as the owner of this blog, think that my initial comment did contribute something meaningful to the discussion. <br />Contrary to Anon's statement that my intent was just to "critique" Susan, that was not my intent at all. Instead, my intent was to bring up an issue that I think is very important regarding how Queens residents talk FHGuynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-14888017985630576462016-06-22T14:22:32.600-04:002016-06-22T14:22:32.600-04:00I agree with FHGuy's point of view. I am a nat...I agree with FHGuy's point of view. I am a native New Yorker, born here in Queens in fact, and I think the major point to understand is that just because something has been, doesn't mean it always will be. New York City has a long history and during that time it has constantly evolved. For example, over the past ten years, we have seen for the first time in recent history a shift in Edge of the City Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-60081491018684720102016-06-21T22:08:33.916-04:002016-06-21T22:08:33.916-04:00Too funny. At the same time Anon is responding to...Too funny. At the same time Anon is responding to my comment, he/she says "I can't keep going back and forth with you on this". Guess, what? You just continued the "back and forth" by responding to my comment. If you really feel that my comment didn't contribute anything "meaningful" to the discussion, you are always free to ignore my comment and not FHGuynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-10969438752809847472016-06-21T20:28:43.134-04:002016-06-21T20:28:43.134-04:00No worries FH. Feel free to disagree. I can'...No worries FH. Feel free to disagree. I can't keep going back and forth with you on this. All I'll say to end this is that Susan was actually adding substantially to the conversation with interesting facts and discourse - the kind of things we come here for. Your critique of her did not help any of us out in any way and did not contribute anything meaningful to the discussion. Why Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-62638467099538456162016-06-21T09:08:23.115-04:002016-06-21T09:08:23.115-04:00Anon, I don't agree at all that my comment was...Anon, I don't agree at all that my comment was "wasteful". I think it is important how people who live in Queens talk about where they live. When Queens residents talk about Queens like it is not part of the city, it gives other city residents the impression that Queens is some suburban area that is far away from Manhattan. And Forest Hills is not a suburb and is in fact very FHGuynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-362551074945742942016-06-20T22:19:26.807-04:002016-06-20T22:19:26.807-04:00What a wasteful comment. We know what she meant. ...What a wasteful comment. We know what she meant. Most native New Yorkers will say 'going into the city' when referring to Manhattan - even if they live in one of the boroughs which are part of NYC. Why can't we just enjoy this forum and be lighthearted? Do we really need to lecture Susan on which boroughs make up NYC? I think she already knows!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-62317977213762097082016-06-20T14:57:48.757-04:002016-06-20T14:57:48.757-04:00Susan, Queens is part of NYC. So I think you mean...Susan, Queens is part of NYC. So I think you meant to say you had to go into Manhattan to get the peppers.FHGuynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-9656384667272835122016-06-19T20:27:20.839-04:002016-06-19T20:27:20.839-04:00Susan, are you talking about Homestead Deli? I rem...Susan, are you talking about Homestead Deli? I remember when they were on that block! They're over on Lefferts now. Still great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-26038214946807197262016-06-19T12:55:24.025-04:002016-06-19T12:55:24.025-04:00Years ago we actually had a wonderful Butcher in t...Years ago we actually had a wonderful Butcher in the neighborhood, on the same block as the Blue Elephant Shoe Store. I used to shop there weekly. Sadly, they lost alot of business to The Natural when they added their Butcher section. I would LOVE to see a real Butcher open in the area. For now, I do my meat shopping at the Sunday Farmers Market.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11549380499150990699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-5906762798203675662016-06-19T12:52:13.122-04:002016-06-19T12:52:13.122-04:00IMO, Cipollina's is a missed opportunity in th...IMO, Cipollina's is a missed opportunity in the area. There's nothing unique on the shelves. Cheeses are pre-packaged and nothing out of the ordinary. Even the Olive Oil selection is 'weak'. It's a nice sized space. It's admittedly filling a need on that section of Queens Blvd, but it really can be a shopping destination servicing all of Forest Hills, Kew Gardens and Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11549380499150990699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-46694995987640229772016-06-16T14:48:30.440-04:002016-06-16T14:48:30.440-04:00I agree. One that sells catfish would be ideal.I agree. One that sells catfish would be ideal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-24245257786890486052016-06-16T14:48:15.240-04:002016-06-16T14:48:15.240-04:00Can't Wafas come to Austin Street, and at leas...Can't Wafas come to Austin Street, and at least two of those ice cream stores move to Metropolitan Ave? Now THAT would be awesome!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-60971057697657379702016-06-16T01:49:52.918-04:002016-06-16T01:49:52.918-04:00Oops, I forgot about Cippollina! You're right,...Oops, I forgot about Cippollina! You're right, the service there is excellent and they're a great addition to the area, but I really don't think a second gourmet style food market in FoHi would be overkill, especially if it were further down the other end of Queens Blvd/Austin, to the left of Continental. They'd both have plenty of space that way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-88291469610049717462016-06-16T01:45:45.112-04:002016-06-16T01:45:45.112-04:00Don't Tell Mama's is fabulous! I've on...Don't Tell Mama's is fabulous! I've only been there once but I definitely plan to go back!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-29338000534597753992016-06-15T20:39:21.970-04:002016-06-15T20:39:21.970-04:00The Italian niche is currently being filled by Cip...The Italian niche is currently being filled by Cipollina on QB but they don't carry meats or many prepared foods. They are more paninis, some pastry and gourmet dry goods. On a side note, the owners are lovely and its worth a stop in. I bought some delicious pine nuts there that were actually NOT from China! Made delicious pesto!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-3632706120894788162016-06-15T20:31:21.489-04:002016-06-15T20:31:21.489-04:00Thank you to the previous poster for backing up th...Thank you to the previous poster for backing up the piano bar idea. Don't Tell Mama on 46th is so full of life and everyone goes to sing along to classics along with show tunes. I have met so many wonderful people there just enjoying life, having a drink and singing along to good music. Please don't be so dismissive and judgmental Kevin. A place like that would be a wonderful addition Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-59337155932383735042016-06-15T19:38:05.902-04:002016-06-15T19:38:05.902-04:00Ditto on the butcher shop! I've been saying th...Ditto on the butcher shop! I've been saying that for years! Or maybe an Italian/European specialty shop of some kind, like Iaverone Bros. That might be even better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-60491235750248708192016-06-15T16:05:10.095-04:002016-06-15T16:05:10.095-04:00Wow, I'd love a good butcher shop here.Wow, I'd love a good butcher shop here.Big Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15687191724380823771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-65550196664359845212016-06-15T01:35:07.130-04:002016-06-15T01:35:07.130-04:00Aw. I'm sorry to hear it.Aw. I'm sorry to hear it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-11363202793377792842016-06-15T01:34:27.161-04:002016-06-15T01:34:27.161-04:00Sure there is. If it's done correctly. There a...Sure there is. If it's done correctly. There are a few very nice showtune-oriented ones in Manhattan that attract a fairly diverse, surprisingly youthful crowd. They're a lot of fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-80087446774243563652016-06-14T21:59:42.933-04:002016-06-14T21:59:42.933-04:00To Our Loyal and Dear Friends,
It is with a heav...To Our Loyal and Dear Friends,<br /> <br />It is with a heavy yet grateful heart that Wafa's time in Forest Hills is coming to a close. Through the years, we have created bonds so special that we have come to call you all, our family. Mamma Wafa has decided to end her journey of sharing the food her mother once shared with her loved ones. <br />We hope that we have inspired you half as much Edge of the City Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-72019685774380865102016-06-14T21:47:04.274-04:002016-06-14T21:47:04.274-04:00Is that from a reliable source? That would really...Is that from a reliable source? That would really suck if it's true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com