(This is one of those rare collaborative Edge of the City posts that both David and Drake worked on. Interested in becoming a contributor to Edge of the City? Email us at edgeofthecity@gmail.com )
David: Some scenes from today's Forest Hills Festival along Austin Street. The weather couldn't be more perfect for it! It ran from 10am to 6pm.
Drake: I am actually more impressed by these local street fairs each time I go. They used to be pretty indistinguishable from any of the other fairs around the city, with the food mostly dominated by your Italian sausage vendors. But each time I go, there seems to be more of a local spin, with more and more Forest Hills restaurants setting up stalls. Today, for example, I stumbled upon Cabana's stall and decided to give one of their chicken empanadas a try. I started walking away, took a few bites, stopped in my tracks as the pleasures that come from experiencing a delicious piece of food for the first time washed over me -- and immediately headed right back to their stall. I ordered a couple more empanadas and some delicious rice and beans.
Just from this experience alone, I'm adding Cabana to my list of local recommended restaurants!
David: Some scenes from today's Forest Hills Festival along Austin Street. The weather couldn't be more perfect for it! It ran from 10am to 6pm.
Drake: I am actually more impressed by these local street fairs each time I go. They used to be pretty indistinguishable from any of the other fairs around the city, with the food mostly dominated by your Italian sausage vendors. But each time I go, there seems to be more of a local spin, with more and more Forest Hills restaurants setting up stalls. Today, for example, I stumbled upon Cabana's stall and decided to give one of their chicken empanadas a try. I started walking away, took a few bites, stopped in my tracks as the pleasures that come from experiencing a delicious piece of food for the first time washed over me -- and immediately headed right back to their stall. I ordered a couple more empanadas and some delicious rice and beans.
Just from this experience alone, I'm adding Cabana to my list of local recommended restaurants!
 |
| Cabana dishes out their empanadas and other delicacies. This was my pick for the best food at today's Fair. |
 |
| More Cabana, which is located on Restaurant Row (70th Road) in Forest Hills. |
