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‘JACKSON PARK’S 1800 RENTALS AVAILABLE THIS FALL – YOWZA!

July 14, 2017 by editor 1 Comment

Piatto - Wood Fired Pizza, in case of a blackout go here — Piatto – Wood Fired Pizza, looks like it’s coming soon to the waterfront

WELCOME to Stream-of-Consciousness Friday. The Wall Street Journal revealed that Tishman Speyer’s 3-tower project at the top of Jackson Avenue will be called ‘Jackson Park’ and begin leasing this fall, with initial occupancy before year-end. Will the amenities galore including an outdoor pool and 1.6 acre private park be enough to fill the 1,800 units on glut-laden J.Ave? ->40 years ago this week was a big NYC blackout that I’m guessing fewer than 1/4 of our readers were around for, but those that were are probably familiar with the music of Talking Heads, whose members spent the down time [Read more…] about ‘JACKSON PARK’S 1800 RENTALS AVAILABLE THIS FALL – YOWZA!

WAITING FOR J.LO

June 30, 2017 by editor Leave a Comment

J.Lo's playground with Marcus' restaurant in back — J.Lo’s playground with Marcus’ restaurant in way back

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness – Oscar Wilde

ALL of LIC is eagerly awaiting the arrival of J.Lo tonight. Not only does it re-confirm our town as the center of the universe, but it’s also the start of the biggest weekend of the year here – not to mention the weekend in general. In that manner, might “J.Lo” be a metaphor for life?

While Jennifer Lopez is a huge star and a consummate professional, that can’t necessarily be said for a select few in the [Read more…] about WAITING FOR J.LO

TOP CHEF’S ED COTTON OPENING RESTAURANT ON VERNON BOULEVARD

June 24, 2017 by editor 2 Comments

WE have heard from a pretty good source that Top Chef Season 7 runner-up Ed Cotton will be opening a restaurant in the former Masso space on Vernon Boulevard. Cotton has worked under numerous famous chefs such as Daniel Boulud, Laurent Tourondel, and David Burke. More importantly, [Read more…] about TOP CHEF’S ED COTTON OPENING RESTAURANT ON VERNON BOULEVARD

BLACK STAR BAKERY COMING TO HUNTERS POINT IN LIC

June 13, 2017 by editor 6 Comments

What happens in Wmsbg does not necessarily stay in Wmsbg

“Donuts. Is there anything they can’t do?” Homer S.

Black Star Bakery of Williamsburg will be opening a second location in the former space occupied by ‘Beans, Grapes, & Leaves’ on 50th Avenue between 5th and 2nd Streets (near Urban Market). A quick call to the current location elicited [Read more…] about BLACK STAR BAKERY COMING TO HUNTERS POINT IN LIC

ARGENTINIAN RESTAURANT ‘R40’ COMING TO VERNON BLVD IN LIC

June 12, 2017 by editor Leave a Comment

Ir a los bifes Che — Ir a los bifes, che

The build-out of Vernon Boulevard continues as an Argentinian restaurant called ‘R40’ is coming into the old Cassino space at #47-16 next to The Corner Bistro. Needless to say I don’t expect this to be a spot for vegetarians or even pescaterians as Argentinian food is heavily skewed to grilled meats. In fact even porkatarians might be disappointed as beef is the overwhelming staple of the people of the Pampas.

As for the name of the restaurant, [Read more…] about ARGENTINIAN RESTAURANT ‘R40’ COMING TO VERNON BLVD IN LIC