Monday, May 30, 2022

Forest Hills Goes Nuts!

A new store just opened on Austin Street (70-10) selling nuts, cookies, teas, spices, and candy by weight.  So far it seems super popular.  Reminds me of the 'Bulk In Bins' stores I've been to in Florida.  Welcome!



Ramones Covered Up

The Ramones mural under the LIRR tracks was recently covered up in the name of beautification for the summer concert series, I assume.  It was sadly never properly protected from the elements.  The tennis champions mural on the other side of the street was also covered.  Hopefully they can be restored to their former glory some day.
Found this picture I took shortly after it was painted

It's still underneath the new look

Finished product




Bye Bye Bauer

Sad to report that the long-standing Eddie Bauer on Austin Street will be closing June 4th.  I remember the Eddie Bauer on Madison and 59th Street in Manhattan closing many years ago and I assumed ours would not be far behind.  Instead, it kept chugging along like the little engine that could.  Anyway, farewell, old friend and I hope something cool takes its place.