Category Archives: Forest Hills
Astoria-Bred Bareburger Opens in Forest Hills
Bareburger, a restaurant that brings the holistic to the hamburger, began four years ago in our fair borough – Astoria, to be specific – and has quickly spread to nine locations in New York City. Yet another is scheduled to … Continue reading
Filed under American, Forest Hills, Neighborhoods, Restaurants
A Grand, New Palace for Indian Cuisine in Forest Hills
‘Haveli’ is a term broadly used in South Asia that means palace. Usually referring to homes of the very wealthy, havelis are enormous, multi-storied structures with center atriums, water features like fountains, and lovely frescoes on the walls. Havelis are … Continue reading
Filed under Forest Hills, Indian, Neighborhoods
The 5 Burro Café, Where the Locals Go
I’ve lived in Forest Hills for just over ten years and I spend a lot of time on Austin Street running errands, shopping, and dining. I literally can’t recall an evening, weeknight or weekend, when I didn’t see a crowd … Continue reading
Filed under Forest Hills, Mexican
Pizza Classica: A gem hiding in plain sight
Comfort food is one word for me – Pasta! Nothing satisfies like a big helping of baked ziti Bolognese, or say, linguine with clam sauce or perhaps one of my all time favorites: orrechiette broccoli rabe, a round, flat pasta … Continue reading
Filed under Forest Hills, Italian, Restaurants, Uncategorized
Savoring the house specialty of Tuscan Hills, Cacciucco alla Livornese
For all of you familiar with the rushing, roaring din of Queens Boulevard, you might not think you can find a charming, original and consciously inventive restaurant on said thoroughfare. Think again. Tuscan Hills in Forest Hills is paesan enough … Continue reading
Filed under Forest Hills, Restaurants
Young Chefs Academy of Forest Hills Cooks Up Fun
You may think it’s October, but at the Young Chefs Academy on 72nd Avenue just off Austin Street in Forest Hills, it’s officially Eatober. The Young Chefs Academy (YCA) is exactly what it sounds like: a place where kids learn … Continue reading
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