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OH my, we are a week and a half into Pumpkin Spice Latte month and I have yet to regale you with Autumn trappings. The Back to School freneticism has subsided, though as any parent knows it is never truly quelled. Next up on the Fall calendar is UN … [Continue reading] about September Arrives in Long Island City
THE final week of summer comes with some good news, and some less than good. First off, following in the footsteps of LICtalk, Florence Fabricant of The New York Times gives a shout out to 'Oh Calcutta,' the new Indian restaurant on Jackson Avenue. … [Continue reading] about ‘Oh Calcutta’ Indian Restaurant in LIC Gets NYT Write-up
SEVERAL weeks ago I received an email (blast) from our local Council Member Julie Won announcing a new 'Open Waterfront Access Plan for Long Island City.' This plan boils down to creating a continuous Riverwalk between Queensbridge Park and Gantry … [Continue reading] about Queensbridge to Gantry Riverwalk Yes! Cost?
ROBERT Pearson passed away a few weeks ago. Who was Robert Pearson? He was the 'best pit master north of the Mason Dixon Line' according to his obituary in The New York Times, and he was the first to bring Texas style BBQ to NYC. Why are we … [Continue reading] about The Texas Barbecue King of Long Island City
ABOUT two weeks ago, the windows were papered over at 10-01 50th Avenue. Previously the brief home of Juice n Bagels/Black Star Bakery, and for a much longer period Dorian's Diner, this highly visible and well-trafficked location on Vernon Boulevard … [Continue reading] about Is Starbucks Coming to Vernon Boulevard this Fall?