restaurant help (Union: buy, public schools, organic)

[jax78]

So I'm moving to Rego Park (close to Forest Hills) manana!!

Anyone have any recommendations for restaurants, take out, grocery stores, bars etc? I know there is a Key Food close by and Trader Joe's. What else?? I love cooking and eating out...curious to see what's good in the area. Gracias.

[lhf1979]

If you like Mexican, try Five Burro Cafe on Austin Street.

[Minus]

There's a big organic grocery store on Austin St., by the corner of Ascan Ave (between 72nd and 73rd Rd)... I forget what it's called, but it's across the street from Our Lady Queen of Martyrs. Nick's Pizza is right around the corner on Ascan, and really good, too.

I also found this great bakery on Austin around 70th the other day, but I can't remember what it's called, either... they said they'd been open about a year.

[Moderate Guy]

Originally Posted by jax78

So I'm moving to Rego Park (close to Forest Hills) manana!!

Anyone have any recommendations for restaurants, take out, grocery stores, bars etc? I know there is a Key Food close by and Trader Joe's. What else?? I love cooking and eating out...curious to see what's good in the area. Gracias.

There used to be a Sizzler's next to a Red Lobster next to an Indian Restaurant on Queens Boulevard within walking of 63rd Drive. Don't know if they're still around.

[NooYowkur81]

For some reason when I think of Rego Park. I think of old Jewish ladies. lol. I don't know why. No offense intended. It's just the first thought that pops into my head for whatever reason.

[Moderate Guy]

Originally Posted by NooYowkur81

For some reason when I think of Rego Park. I think of old Jewish ladies. lol. I don't know why. No offense intended. It's just the first thought that pops into my head.

The Forest Hills area and surrounding Rego Park, Kew Gardens areas have traditionally been largely populated by those of the Jewish faith, but demographics have changed there just like they have in many other parts of the city.

There are still many Jews from former Sopviet Union republics like Uzbekistan who settle there but there are also Asians, African-Americans, Protestants, Catholics, Gentiles. It's a pretty well maintaind area and the educational levels of residents are in the top tier. The public schools in Forest Hills and Kew Gardens have a great reputation citywide also.

[Henna]

I've heard people raving about DB Wine Bar in Forest Hills.

Also there is a place called Ripe Juice Bar that I would definitely try if I were in Forest Hills. Welcome to Ripe Juice Bar & Grill (broken link)
It's got all kinds of salads and wraps as well as juice.

I've been to something called Cheeses of the World on Ascan but just for a look - didn't buy anything, but I've heard that place is nice too.

There was a new-ish organic place across from the NYSC in Rego Park that was getting mixed reviews. Think it's called Tierra Sanna or something close to that.

[Andysocks]

When I hear Rego Park, I think of my titi who lived on Wetherole st, and I think of Maus. Great book by the way, read it.

[Henna]

btw, Jax, good luck on your move today.

[Moderate Guy]

Originally Posted by Henna

btw, Jax, good luck on your move today.

second that!