From Candy to ... ?

Looks like something's coming in to that ideal corner location at Austin and 72nd Ave., formerly home to the candy store. Between this and the work going on at the former Bonfire Grill location further down, and the construction of the new building a little ways away (once planned to be another walk-in medical clinic, and now who knows?), a lot's going on all of a sudden. By the way, doesn't Reef look great now that the scaffolding has been removed? Which got me to thinking: how many years are they going to keep the scaffolding up  at the corner of Austin and 72nd Road, across from the church? It's been up there for like two or three years it seems. Isn't there a legal limit on these things? One of our neighborhood's most charming eateries, La Boulangerie, has had to put up with this ugly scaffolding for all of this time. It's a shame!!

Martha's Bakery Opening New Space Friday

And on an unrelated note, I also noticed that Emily's Sugar Rush, the delightful candy store on Austin St., is raising money today to help fight cancer. Here's one of the signs I saw in the Gardens yesterday. Sorry the sign is hard to read in the photo. If you want to know more, just stop by or give them a call some time today...

Impressive Newcomers

La Boulangerie

I spent about an hour this afternoon sitting in La Boulangerie, chatting away with a friend while sipping an iced coffee. I have to tell you, that place was doing some impressively brisk business. People didn't stop coming in. What a great addition to Forest Hills it is. It was such a comfortable place to while away an hour or so with good conversation and a good coffee. And, by the way, the shelves were brimming with bread. And, they had something like 3 or 4 bakers in the back baking away... If you've been disappointed by this place being out of stuff when you visit, it looks like they are ramping up big-time. So I would highly recommend another visit.

Emily's Sugar Rush

Then, I stopped in Emily's Sugar Rush a block or so away on Austin. This candy store is now overflowing with stuff. Wow have they boosted the offerings there! I can't imagine that a candy-lover would leave Emily's without finding something to satisfy their sweet tooth.

So there they are - two really great new businesses that have just recently set up shop on or just near Austin St.

And with Brownies & Cream set to open in a few weeks, it looks like the fun places just keep on opening here in Forest Hills. It's a great time to be a FoHi'er!

Emily's Sugar Rush Pictures

If you haven't yet had a chance to visit Forest Hills' new candy store, located at the corner of Austin and 72nd Ave., here are some photos of the inside. I think it's a cute addition to our main shopping district.

Emily's Sugar Rush Opens Tomorrow

Reposting this comment from blog reader 'Andrew' in case you missed it:

"Yes, Emily's Sugar Rush will be opening tomorrow, Saturday May 7, right on time for Mother's day! and it will be a great place to get all your chocolate, cupcakes and candy needs. :) I will be there for the opening.
I wish them well, Austin needed something like this and it's great to have them."

I, for one, am most definitely eagerly looking forward to this new candy store. I agree with Andy, it's just what Austin Street needed:

Making Progress

New shots of a couple of the new places opening on or near Austin St. The candy store, Emily's Sugar Rush, and the French bakery, La Boulangerie:

What's the Rush?

I'm just back from a quick jaunt out West and it looks like there's been quite a bit of buzz building over this new shop coming in, "Emily's Sugar Rush,"at Austin and 72nd Ave. Some are speculating it will be an upscale candy store like Dylan's in Manhattan.

Another store that I went into before I left and will post some pictures of this afternoon is this new make-your-own salad place on the lower level of the Austin St. mall on Austin, Energy Green. Not the best name perhaps - I can never remember it and I keep confusing it in my mind with those "Energy Kitchen" places in Manhattan. But anyway, the owner was very friendly and I promised him I will be back to try the salad. I do know from a quick look that the offerings looked very plentiful - there were a lot of different dressings and toppings. This type of place we have desperately needed here in FoHi. Finally, we have a make-your-own salad place like just about every other neighborhood in the City!