Enjoy Apple Day Festival When in Queens, NY

On September 26th, if you’re in Queens, NY, you can enjoy the Apple Day Festival. This will be a free all day festival on Sunday from 11am to 5pm. The streets between Orchard Street and Grand will be transformed into an apple orchard. Truckloads of apples of all varieties will be coming in for everyone to feast on.

Local restaurants will offer apple-themed treats for visitors to enjoy. Visitors will also enjoy musical performances by local groups and art from Miller’s Art Gallery. People from areas such as Forest Hills, Forest Hills Gardens, Rego Park, Kew Gardens and surrounding areas will be attending the Apple Day Festival, so don’t miss out.

The Apple Day Festival was established in hopes to bring more people to the area during daylight hours since the area has been a long time thriving nighttime destination. There aren’t as many office buildings in the area which decreases foot traffic.

If you will be in the Queens area during the Apple Day Festival, drop by the event. You are sure to have a great time. For more information on the festival, you can call (212) 226-9010 or visit the website at www.lowereastsideny.com.

Papazzio Restaurant Gets First “A” in City

The Papazzio Restaurant and Catering in Bayside, which is a few miles northeast of downtown Queens, has received the first “A” rating on Bell Boulevard. This comes just weeks after the City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene letter grading system went into effect in the Bayside community.

 

This is a huge feat for any restaurant since the board of health has toughened up on its standards. Papazzio was opened in 1980 and has been happily serving the Queens community ever since. While Papazzio can sit back and relish in their “A” achievement, other restaurants are patiently waiting for a second inspection to bring up their scores.

 

With the new grading system, restaurants will now receive letter grades from the DOHMN based on food safety in their kitchens during evaluations. And restaurants will be required to post their grade on their front window, door or other outside walls. This means you will know the safety of the food you will be eating before you even enter the building.

 

The score system is simple. Restaurants who score 0-13 violation points will receive an “A” grade, restaurants that score 14-27 violation points will receive a “B” grade and restaurants that score 28 violation points or more will receive a “C” grade. A “C” grade means that they have failed sanitary inspection, but their violations are not enough to close them down.

Many consumers around the areas of Forest Hills, Kew Gardens, Rego Park and nearby communities are excited about the grading system. Now they won’t have to worry about the kitchens where they are eating.

 

So, when you’re going out for breakfast, lunch or dinner, look for the restaurants grade near the door before you enter.

OPEN HOUSE

SUNDAY, 9-12

FROM 1-4 P.M.

109-14 Ascan Ave. #6H

Forest Hills,     $538K

CHARM, STYLE & SPACE ALL IN THIS FABULOUS 1500 SQ FT PRE-WAR CO-OP ONE BLOCK FROM FH GARDENS. BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED KITCHEN W/ WINDOW. TWO RENOVATED BATHS W/ SHOWER, TUB & WINDOW. HUGE FORMAL DR. HWF. LOVELY FRONT VIEW IN LR, DR & KIT. 2 EXPOSURES. CONVIENTLY LOCATED TO ALL AMENTITIES ON AUSTIN ST. VERY CLOSE TO LIRR & EXPRESS SUBWAY. PET FRIENDLY. VERY DESIRABLE PS 101. STORAGE AVAILABLE. PT DOORMAN.

Hosted by Ellen & Andrew

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66-15 Thornton Pl #4G

Forest Hills,     $230K

SUNNY, JR4/2BR/1BATH CO-OP LOCATED ON A TREE LINED STREET IN FOREST HILLS. RENOVATED KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. LARGE LIVING RM/DINNING RM WITH SOUTHERN VIEWS... BRIGHT MASTER BEDROOM WITH TWO CLOSETS. 2ND BEDROOM IDEAL FOR NEWBORN, OFFICE OR STUDY. RENOVATED BATHROOM, HARDWOOD FLOORS, ABUNDANT CLOSETS. SHORT WALK TO SUBWAY(V,R,G) SHOPPING & RESTAURANTS.

Hosted by Jeffrey & Genevieve

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67-53 Exeter Street

Forest Hills,     $645K

LOVELY SEMI ATTACHED BRICK TUDOR TOWNHOUSE, 3BEDROOMS, FULL BATH WITH ATTACHED PRIVATE GARDEN/PATIO + 1CAR GARAGE, CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION & SHOPPING.

Hosted by Joan

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78-53 76th Street

Glendale,     $495K

THIS IS AN XL HOME WITH SPACIOUS ROOMS- DUE TO MAIN FLOOR EXTENSION. ALL TASTEFULLY RENOVATED: CERAMIC TILE AND HARDWOOD FLOORS, ELEGANT GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, RECESSED LIGHTS AND MORE. NEW ROOF, NEW HOT-WATER-HEATER, NEW BOILER. HUGE GARAGE. THIS HOUSE WILL NOT WAIT LONG FOR IT'S NEW OWNER...

Hosted by Cezar

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88-40 79th Avenue

Glendale,      $549K

VERY NICE LOCATION- PS 113. LEGAL 2 FAMILY. BIG GARAGE. SPANISH TILE ROOF. WINDOWS 10 YR. HARDWOOD FLOOR UNDER CARPET.

Hosted by Bart & Alex

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Restaurant Week in Queens

The fifth annual Restaurant Week in Queens, NY is set to begin with a bang on September 20th and last through September 30th. This year’s event is sponsored by Discover Queens of the Queens Economic Development Corporation.

We’ve got the entire list of restaurants who will be participating in this year’s event. Each participating restaurant will offer three-course lunch and dinner specials for $25. Some local Queens restaurants will be offering deals for two people. You should call the restaurant on the list to confirm the deal.

Restaurants in Flushing, Forest Hills, Bayside and more neighborhoods will also be participating in this year’s Restaurant Week in Queens. There are currently over 75 restaurants on the list and it’s still growing.

So, when Discover Queens comes around, get out and enjoy the many diverse culinary offerings of Queens, NY. Enjoy Asian food in Flushing, Greek food in Astoria, French food in Bayside and many more flavors in participating boroughs.

Click here for the complete list of participating restaurants.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Labor Day.