We hit the big time:http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/07/realestate/forest-hills-queens-city-life-in-a-suburban-setting.html?mwrsm=Facebook&_r=0
― socka flocka-jones (man alive), Wednesday, 3 August 2016 14:28 (seven years ago) link
plz save me a click and tell me what the quote is for cheapest rental
― The Hon. J. Piedmont Mumblethunder (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 3 August 2016 14:41 (seven years ago) link
The Times always quotes the top of the market for some reason -- either to please their real estate industry advertisers or on some presumption that there's a certain class of apartment their aspirational readers wouldn't even consider worthy.
― socka flocka-jones (man alive), Wednesday, 3 August 2016 14:46 (seven years ago) link
Ate dinner at Mustang Thakali in JH and it was just great.
Then ate brunch at Alobar and it was pretty good -- typical but above-average brunch fair and VERY good with kids (lots of space).
― socka flocka-jones (man alive), Monday, 8 August 2016 15:19 (seven years ago) link
do you think i could get a studio in FH next spring for $1300/mo?
― The Hon. J. Piedmont Mumblethunder (Dr Morbius), Monday, 8 August 2016 15:35 (seven years ago) link
Hmm, that's on the low end but maybe not out of the question. I see a decent number of studios listed for 1400-1600, and maybe you can negotiate on rent a little. This one is $1350
3241244325-10118-67th-Dr-Forest-Hills-NY-11375
― socka flocka-jones (man alive), Monday, 8 August 2016 15:41 (seven years ago) link
sryhttp://www.trulia.com/rental/3241244325-10118-67th-Dr-Forest-Hills-NY-11375
― socka flocka-jones (man alive), Monday, 8 August 2016 15:42 (seven years ago) link
You could also look at the adjacent neighborhoods - Kew Gardens and Rego Park
They're pretty similar in housing stock, vibe, types of restaurants etc.
― socka flocka-jones (man alive), Monday, 8 August 2016 15:43 (seven years ago) link
http://www.trulia.com/rental/3232121712-8340-Austin-St-2N-Queens-NY-11415
$1295, separate kitchen, gym in building
― socka flocka-jones (man alive), Monday, 8 August 2016 15:44 (seven years ago) link
ty, youre my agent.
― The Hon. J. Piedmont Mumblethunder (Dr Morbius), Monday, 8 August 2016 15:45 (seven years ago) link
np, happy to be the ambassador for eastern queens
― socka flocka-jones (man alive), Monday, 8 August 2016 15:50 (seven years ago) link
What's the deal with Richmond Hill? Seems to be one of the few remaining places inside city limits I might actually be able to afford a 3-4BR detached house.
― the last famous person you were surprised to discover was actually (man alive), Monday, 19 December 2016 16:44 (seven years ago) link
Never been there, but appears to border Kew Gardens and Jamaica, so your guess as good as mine as to its deal.
― Dominique, Monday, 19 December 2016 17:17 (seven years ago) link
large guyanese and south asian populations iirc
― mizzell, Monday, 19 December 2016 17:20 (seven years ago) link
Doubles. Lots of Doubles.
― dan selzer, Monday, 19 December 2016 19:58 (seven years ago) link
Gas leak in JH shut down 7 train
― Nesta Leaps In (James Redd and the Blecchs), Friday, 3 March 2017 18:52 (seven years ago) link
RFI: what do you guys know about parking by the Greenpoint Ferry Landing?
― Trelayne Staley (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 6 May 2017 11:15 (seven years ago) link
nothing
but I was gonna bump the thread to say I finally tried Chao Thai and it was really good. Probably about the greatest lack of atmosphere I've ever seen -- brightly lit cramped room with white vinyl siding (like the kind you see on the exterior crappy queens houses) on the interior walls.
― the last famous person you were surprised to discover was actually (man alive), Saturday, 6 May 2017 17:10 (seven years ago) link
It used to be orange.
Except for one terrible visit when the chef must've been sick or away, Chao is consistently our favorite thai place, especially the larb.
Khao Kang is still our other favorite though it's a different style being steam table. Really intense flavors.
Another great surprise is that the market across the street from Sripraphai, which used to be Inthira Thai, is now called 3 Aunties, and they have all kinds of prepared foods and grocery items. Got dinner to go there recently and it was great. And they had all these samples out, got some frozen herb sausage and delicious green sauce.
― dan selzer, Saturday, 6 May 2017 19:45 (seven years ago) link
Yeah we had some kind of braised pig leg and greens dish that was just insanely good. Chives DUMPLINGS! and seafood stir fry also very good.
― the last famous person you were surprised to discover was actually (man alive), Sunday, 7 May 2017 00:11 (seven years ago) link
Also we went to PS1 today and the art was all really good but M Wells kind of let us down.
― the last famous person you were surprised to discover was actually (man alive), Sunday, 7 May 2017 00:22 (seven years ago) link
there's probly a 1 in 3 chance i'll be living in Queens in July. maybe u ppl will get a goddamn FAP together by then.
― Supercreditor (Dr Morbius), Sunday, 7 May 2017 01:51 (seven years ago) link
Lol seems like you've been saying that for years.
― the last famous person you were surprised to discover was actually (man alive), Sunday, 7 May 2017 02:00 (seven years ago) link
every year is more likely
― Supercreditor (Dr Morbius), Sunday, 7 May 2017 05:38 (seven years ago) link
Hopefully Terraza 7 will still be open by then and we can meet there sometime
― Trelayne Staley (James Redd and the Blecchs), Sunday, 7 May 2017 12:15 (seven years ago) link
Terraza, still in business after a stay of execution, is killing it tonight
― Barkis Garvey (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 12 August 2017 02:04 (six years ago) link
The Thai area of Elmhurst has become very charming over the years. Last night we tried Pata Papelan - fun bar with good cocktails but absolutely TERRIBLE food. I'm pretty sure one of the dishes was literally a microwave meal from Costco. Another one had canned tuna in it, another was I'm pretty sure made with packaged ramen noodles. The fourth one was just inedible and I don't know where it came from. Also otherwise nice atmosphere was reduced a bit by oversized TVs in a small space and bad music. Still, would return for a drink only, maybe after eating at one of the legit great restaurants on Woodside Ave.
― the last famous person you were surprised to discover was actually (man alive), Friday, 25 August 2017 16:02 (six years ago) link
Had a drink there once but no food. Was fun. But we LIVE at Khao Kang across the street. Our absolute number 1 place to eat in New York.
― dan selzer, Friday, 25 August 2017 16:10 (six years ago) link
Also can't remember if I mentioned it, but 3 Aunties, the new thai market across the street from Sripraphai that took over from Inthira is great. They have all the grocery stuff but also prepared foods and snacks cooked up on a hotplate in the back. Got some very gingery herbal sausage out of the freezer and fresh green chili sauce.
― dan selzer, Friday, 25 August 2017 16:12 (six years ago) link
We almost went to Khao Kang - those were the two places that the same person recommended to us. I'm really shocked that she recommended Pata (unless she hadn't tried the food and just liked the drinks and atmosphere). I'm really mad we didn't go to Khao since we don't get out a lot and this felt like a wasted meal. Is Spicy Shallot good? Was pretty full.
― the last famous person you were surprised to discover was actually (man alive), Friday, 25 August 2017 16:16 (six years ago) link
Honestly I guess it's close enough to us that I could just bring home takeout on the way from work.
― the last famous person you were surprised to discover was actually (man alive), Friday, 25 August 2017 16:17 (six years ago) link
Spicy Shallot is ok, its more standard fair. They have some of the real stuff and is probably better than your average thai place, but it's popular with local youngsters who get sushi as well as thai dishes. I wouldn't go there over Khao Kang, Ayada, Chao, Srip etc.
― dan selzer, Friday, 25 August 2017 16:46 (six years ago) link
Yeah I've had good experiences at Chao, Srip and Ayada. Guess Khao is next to try.
― the last famous person you were surprised to discover was actually (man alive), Friday, 25 August 2017 17:20 (six years ago) link
Khao is totally different, everything's pre-made and on a steam table and you get your choice. They can't dumb it down for you because it's already made. You pay a buck extra to get a fried egg. I don't know how they fry eggs and the stay runny just sitting there.
Go on weekends and there's additional specials like homok and great deserts.
― dan selzer, Friday, 25 August 2017 17:37 (six years ago) link
certain dishes are so spicy and flavorful that they remind me of the first time I had really kick-ass thai, where your mouth and brain and stomach are all buzzing with delight and confusion.
― dan selzer, Friday, 25 August 2017 17:38 (six years ago) link
Almost went to Khao tonight but it doesn't really have much room to sit and had the kids with us, so we went to Ayada. It's still really good, left feeling almost high. Whole fish with mango sauce.
A huge difference between Ayada and a lot of typical american thai places is that they have such fresh ingredients that you can eat a really good meal that doesn't rely heavily on rice, noodles, curry, etc. We shared a couple of salads and the fish and I didn't even touch the rice. Felt much better than I usually do after thai food.
― the last famous person you were surprised to discover was actually (man alive), Sunday, 10 September 2017 03:32 (six years ago) link
We had a late lunch at Sripraphai today. Usually avoid it on weekends but it was excellent. Really nice when the back is open and we brought our 6 mo old. They are super kid friendly there and there were tons of kids. They bring a plastic plate and a little cup and all the main servers love the babies. They have a new menu with an item I'd never seen before, chicken laarb meatballs. It was like they took some chicken laarb, made little meatballs out of them and fried them. They were really good. Good junk food, would be great w/ beer.
― dan selzer, Sunday, 10 September 2017 03:38 (six years ago) link
sounds good. I haven't been to srip in a long time, glad it's stayed good. Sometimes these destination places decline in quality.
― the last famous person you were surprised to discover was actually (man alive), Sunday, 10 September 2017 03:45 (six years ago) link
Ayada was pretty nice to our kids too. We were in the original room, which is a little more laid back than the new room, and they were very accommodating and the waitress thought my 2-year-old was hilarious. My kids loved the food too, which I was psyched about, since it means we can go back with them. We just got them some chicken satay, steamed DUMPLINGS! and a soup, but that stuff was still good.
I finished the BBQ pork salad when we got home and I literally drank the juice/dressing on the bottom of the container when I was done.
― the last famous person you were surprised to discover was actually (man alive), Sunday, 10 September 2017 03:47 (six years ago) link
lol I have no idea how DUMPLINGS!! wound up written that way, not phone typing
it's an old-school auto-replace
― Chocolate-covered gummy bears? Not ruling those lil' guys out. (ulysses), Sunday, 10 September 2017 03:48 (six years ago) link
DUMPLINGS! you say? DUMPLINGS!?!
― the last famous person you were surprised to discover was actually (man alive), Sunday, 10 September 2017 03:49 (six years ago) link
I've been feeling more and more in love with Queens lately. Last night had an amazing time with the family at the night market, today had a great time at the Botannical Gardens fall festival. I'm starting to not want to leave my borough. Brooklyn is losing its interest for me.
― IF (Terrorist) Yes, Explain (man alive), Monday, 16 October 2017 00:58 (six years ago) link
2 bedroom apt for 2150 in my building:
https://streeteasy.com/building/55_05-woodside-avenue-woodside/515?card=1
great location across the street from a park.
― dan selzer, Monday, 16 October 2017 11:52 (six years ago) link
well all i need is a roomie
― ice cream social justice (Dr Morbius), Monday, 16 October 2017 12:21 (six years ago) link
Dan you do need a car out there, or do you not mind walking a bit to the train?
― Dominique, Monday, 16 October 2017 21:32 (six years ago) link
you would have a few trains <10 min walk there.
― IF (Terrorist) Yes, Explain (man alive), Monday, 16 October 2017 21:41 (six years ago) link
7, EMR
― IF (Terrorist) Yes, Explain (man alive), Monday, 16 October 2017 21:43 (six years ago) link
er, sorry, just 7 and MR I think