Jackson Heights Life

Even though we asked and received question-mark looks in response, my guess is that we will not be the only ones to ask. The handsome Blink website it out there, and people in our area will surely see it. So whether from us or from others, those Executive employees will find out what’s going on sooner or later...

Believe me, we to are hoping for a great gym in the area! I looked up the Yelp reviews for Blink Fitness in the NYC area, and was delighted to find the majority of them overwhelmingly positive. 

http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=blink+fitness&find_loc=New+York%2C+NY&ns=1

Via the URL to their website (thank you, Daisy) I sent of an email requesting info on possible opening date.

I am just slack-jawed over this. An actual GYM. In our NABE. Within decent WALKING distance.

:: faints ::

This afternoon the windows of the old Novo place were papered over, and there was obvious reconstruction going on inside. I barged in and conversed with the guys working in there, whom may or may not have been the Arunee owners themselves. But they spoke like proud papas about the fact that the space is, indeed, going to be the newly-moved Arunee – this time with a full bar [same place that Novo had it.]

This is something of a dream come true: the great Arunee cuisine, brought to a great locale on the Ave. Excellent!

I wandered by Mehfil this morning just to see the place for myself. Peering through the windows, I saw a floor polisher prepared for use. A woman standing outside the restaurant, obviously waiting for someone, said, "Oh, it's not closed. They're remodeling, and will be opening again in one week."

There you have it. I would have missed Mehfil greatly. Good people, and wonderful food.

And — returning to the point of this thread — a great European butter is only the tip of a lovely and welcome culinary iceberg in our nabe!!!!

>> swoons <<

I believe Taggie's reference to bar-raising was about other merchants on 37th, not the newly-opened Lemon Farm.

Discovering the garden you've created was a wonderfully jaw-dropping surprise. Man, you have set the bar high for other businesses. It's really lovely. And much appreciated!

It's very satisfying to hear that you had a good experience at Armando's. I can't imagine anyone reporting otherwise.

That we have a white-linen restaurant at the corner of 37th Ave and 75th St is nothing short of a genuine treasure.

We've been regulars there for years, and have nothing but highest praise for the establishment. The staff is always pleasant and appropriate; they remember our favorite cocktails and wines; they are generous to a fault when accommodating the needs of my elderly father-in-law.

Do not miss their Fettucine Alfredo. It's sumptuous but not deadly. They often offer Osso Buco as a special, served with saffron risotto, and it's incredible. Seafood, pasta, salads,... all of it really wonderful fare.