PURIM CARNIVAL PRESENTED BY THE CENTRAL QUEENS Y FEB 25TH 1-3:30 PM

Popular residential properties in Flushing and Long Island City earned Queens the most appearances of the five boroughs on a list of last year’s highest-selling buildings. Continue Reading ›
Bring out the Irish in you at this home-grown celebration in Bayside next month.
The first Bayside Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on March 24, beginning at 10 a.m. The family-friendly event will run along Bell Boulevard between 36th and 41st Avenues and celebrate Irish heritage and culture. Continue Reading ›
76-01 113th Street, #3D,
Forest Hills, Queens, NYC, 11375
EXCLUSIVE LISTING OF TERRACE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY. We offer a 1 bedroom/1 bath condominium located in Forest Hills that can be utilized as a residence or for immediate rental income. This bright apartment contains an open living room/dining room combination, ceramic floor tiles throughout plus a washer/dryer in the unit. Pet friendly. Located a short distance to Queens Blvd. shops and the Union Turnpike MTA station with E/F express service to Manhattan. Interior Sq. Footage: 575 sq. ft. approx. Annual Real Estate taxes $3,382 approx. Monthly maintenance of $277.77.
Our beloved neighborhood has been waiting for some exciting new foodie arrivals and this past weekend Numero 28 {in the old The Grill space on Restaurant Row} opened and I dare say, should be called “Numero 1” because it was excellent.
Getting Italian food in New York City is easy … almost a little too easy. Everyone, whether they are Italian or not, has their take on Italian and Italian-American classics ranging from pizzas to chicken parmigiana, to pastas of every shape and sauce. Because Italian red sauce joints are so ubiquitous, standing out and being really good is a challenge. Numero 28 stepped up to this challenge. That they were coming to Forest Hills as an already established restaurant with locations throughout Manhattan and in Brooklyn {as well as in Miami, Austin, and London} had me tentatively optimistic. When it’s not your first rodeo, you know how to run a tight ship. But that can also mean sterile or uninspired. Not so at this new outpost; there was something authentic and honest about the food and ambience. The staff were also so very welcoming as if I was an old friend and we were there to break bread together for the first time in many years.
While pizza is very clearly the feature of their menu, definitely give their appetizers and pasta dishes a try. The Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe was one of the most delicious pastas I have had in a very long time. The sauce is deceptively simple, which makes it a tricky one to perfect. I’ve had cacio e pepe many times, and if it’s not done right, it risks tasting bland or dry. The chef here is from Rome, and I was told he makes this dish the Roman way … which, for the record, is apparently the most delicious way. I was enjoying it so much I spooned every last bit of sauce off the pan long after the spaghetti was gone. The sauce, made of pecorino cheese and reserved pasta water, spiced with flecks of black pepper and tossed to coat perfectly al dente spaghetti was everything I wanted it to be and more.
I tried their namesake pizza {buffalo mozzarella, speck, truffle cream, & mushrooms} and whoa. The truffle cream is the standout here – literally a cream of truffley goodness that melted all over the salty speck and chewy crust. The crust was ever slightly charred and the edges had a crisp but pliable bite. The thinness of the speck made it almost melt in your mouth. The pizzas come in three sizes; I recommend the individual size if you plan to sample other dishes.
For an appetizer, our gracious waiter Marco recommended the Sicilian Rice Balls which were atop a classic marinara sauce. The arancini were nicely crisp on the outside and stuffed with a scrumptious blend of cheese, ground beef, and rice. The tang from the tomato sauce complemented the salty and creamy center of these little pockets of yumminess.
Since I hadn’t eaten any carbs yet {cue the sarcasm}, it seemed only necessary to try one of their homemade desserts. I sampled a chocolate cake with a Nutella mascarpone cream. While I may have had to roll myself home, it was worth every bite and a perfect ending {along with a frothy cappuccino} to a wonderful meal.
Welcome to the block, new friends at Numero 28. I look forward to many more meals with you, next time with some vino. Saluti, and best of luck making Forest Hills your home.
Numero 28 is located at 107-12 70th Road in Forest Hills. Email: foresthills@numero28.com
The Parks Department will soon begin working on renovating the Fountain of the Fairs at Flushing Meadows Corona Park to give kids a fun way to cool down.
The series of three pools were constructed by Robert Moses for the 1964-65 World’s Fair and span the length between the Unisphere and Fountain of the Planets. As part of the $5.23 million renovation, the reflecting pool near the Unisphere will become a mist fountain to “create an ephemeral, cooling cloud that will generally rise between three and five feet above the surface, providing relief for visitors on hot days,” according to Meghan Lalor, spokesperson for the Parks Department. Continue Reading ›
“CLASSIC FOREST HILLS GARDENS DETACHED BRICK & STUCCO TUDOR”
147 Whitson Street, Forest Hills Gardens, Queens, NYC
EXCLUSIVE LISTING OF TERRACE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY. This spacious six Bedroom, five and a half bath home is in completely renovated, move in condition. Located on a quiet Forest Hills Gardens street, it radiates with charm and elegance. The Living Room is indeed grand sized and with the formal Dining Room, can accommodate more than fifty people at a gathering. The interior is classic and has fine quality finishes and high-end renovations. There is a hand carved wooden wood burning fireplace in the Living Room and many other original architectural details. With its lovely palette of decorator inspired paint colors the home is designed to true perfection throughout its three main floors and lower level. The Master Bedroom suite on the second floor is exquisite and has an enormous walk in closet, and an en suite spa Bath. The two additional Bedrooms on the second floor each have their own private Baths. The third floor has three Bedrooms and one full Bath. In addition to the more than 3,600 interior square feet of the main floors, there is a huge finished lower level with its own Recreation Room, full Bathroom, storage area, laundry room and sauna. Surrounding the home there are three separate private outdoor entertainment spaces in addition to a lovely patio which is accessed through French doors from the library. There is also a private driveway and an attached one car garage. 1st FL: Entry foyer leading to large living room, formal dining room, kitchen, library, powder room, and a doorway leading to garage. 2nd FL: Master Bedroom suite with walk in closet room and en suite spa Bath, plus two additional Bedrooms with their own private Baths. 3rd FL: Large landing with area for a playroom or office, plus three Bedrooms, and one full Bath. Basement: Full finished with Recreation Room, Exercise Room, full Bathroom and sauna. Property Size: 4,750 sq. ft. approx. Interior Sq. Footage: 3,658 sq. ft. approx. Taxes: $14,425/yr. approx. FHG Maint: $1,075/yr. approx.
ARBOR CLOSE TUDOR TOWNHOUSE
111-29 75TH Rd. Forest Hills, Queens, NYC
EXCLUSIVE LISTING OF TERRACE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY. This charming attached Brick townhouse with three Bedrooms and two full Baths features classic Tudor architectural details including a wood burning fireplace in the Living Room, stucco surfaced walls, original moldings, and hardwood floors. Additionally there is an exposed Brick wall in the Master Bedroom and a vaulted ceiling with a skylight in the second floor Bathroom. The house has been updated with Pella windows and central air conditioning. To the rear of the home is a landscaped brick patio which opens to a large common park area for the exclusive use of Arbor Close residents. The front of the house faces south & east and the back faces north & west. 1st FL: Entry foyer with slate tile, LR with fireplace and built in cabinetry. Renovated open concept kitchen with center island and granite countertops. There is custom cabinetry including custom built radiator covers throughout the house. 2nd FL: three Bedrooms and a full hall Bath with vaulted ceiling and skylight. 3rd FL: attic and storage space. Basement: Finished with laundry room, full Bath and built in cabinetry with lots of closets, recessed lighting and a separate door to the rear of the home. Property Size: 1,242 sq. ft. approx. Interior Sq. Footage: 1,278 sq. ft. approx. Taxes: $7,427/yr. approx.
TWO FAMILY TOWN HOUSE
99-07 Ascan Avenue, Forest Hills, New York
Rarely available attached 2 Family Brick Townhouse located on tree lined Ascan Avenue. Offering over 2,500 square feet of living space, the home is renovated in a modern, clean, open style by Award Winning Architects. Features include beautiful hardwood floors, renovated kitchens and baths, new electric, plumbing, new burner, boiler, and brick repointing. All utilities are separate for both apartments.
A) Duplex (1st and 2nd Floor) with Finished Basement, approx 1900 sq. ft., plus Backyard and Garage:
1st Floor:
Open plan Living Room and Dining Room, with French Doors leading to a backyard. Kitchen, with Maple Cabinets, Granite Countertops and Stainless Steel Appliances. Approx 630 sq feet.
2nd Floor:
2 Large Bedrooms and Full Bathroom. Approx 630 sq feet.
Basement:
Finished Studio/Office/Rec Room, Full Bathroom, Storage, Washer, Dryer, Utilities Room. Has a separate entrance in front. Approx 630 sq feet.
Backyard:
Nice seating area with an electric retractable awning, trees, plants, BBQ.
One car garage:
B) Apartment (3rd Floor), approx 630 sq feet
3rd Floor:
Bright, Clean, Living Room with Skylight, Eat in Kitchen, 1 Bedroom, 1 Study, 1 Bath. Wood Floors. Lots of windows and light
This very desirable location is immediate to Forest Hills Gardens in one of the best school districts in New York City. Zoned for PS 101, it is a short distance to shopping, restaurants and movies on Austin Street and Metropolitan Avenue andto transportation by LIRR and express subway at 71st/Continental Avenue. Property Size: 1,800 sq. ft. approx. Interior Sq. Footage: 2,448 sq. ft. approx. Taxes: $8,792/yr. approx.
ENGLISH COUNTRY TOWNHOUSE
102-08 ASCAN AVE, FOREST HILLS, QUEENS, NYC
EXCLUSIVE LISTING OF TERRACE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY. Modern designed English style townhouse featuring beamed high ceilings, wood burning fireplace, open layout with chef’s kitchen, half bath, and French doors to a private stone patio. Second floor Master bedroom with French doors to Juliet balcony and private bath, another bedroom with en suite slipper tub bathroom. Third floor has two spacious bedrooms, glass tile bath with skylight and ample closets. Basement completes this exquisite home with a large family room / entertainment area with bar, separate laundry room and half bath. Taxes: $9,640/yr. approx. Property Size: 1,900 sq. ft. approx. Interior Sq. Footage: 2,005 sq. ft. approx.