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new fall tradition: jammin' at KoreaFest, and it was jammed! 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 … [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
the summer of pickle 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 … [Continue reading] about Queensbridge to Gantry Riverwalk Yes! Cost?
Soon to be Mercato LIC FORGET about Biden, Kamala, JD, Iran/Israel, and even the Olympics. The biggest news this summer in Long Island City is that Mercato is coming to 47-46 Vernon Boulevard. Formerly the home of Casa Lola and Bella Via, this … [Continue reading] about Mercato to Takeover Bella Via Space in LIC
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