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Offline jo3boxer

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Why did you move here?
« on: June 30, 2018, 01:26:36 PM »
To start, the meaning of this post is to incite discourse. I'm genuinely interested in knowing, and also hoping I can impart my point of view in hopes to enlighten.

Why did you move here?

I see various posts, in the food forum, in this one, etc. all with intentions of wanting to homogenize this neighborhood with all the rest of the 'trendy' neighborhoods in NYC.

Why do you need a brunch place? Brunch food is typically garbage (read anthony bourdain, a recent fallen soldier i'm sure all you new transplants love, on the perils of brunch food)

Why do you need restaurants serving mediocre american food? on account of the simplicity of what's typically considered 'american' or even 'new american' it's very rare that this is done well. Normally when it is, it's super expensive. When it's not, it manifests in the form of places like The Queensboro.

If all you wanted was to change Jackson Heights from what it is, into what you want it to be, why didn't you just move where you ACTUALLY wanted to live. Is it because you couldn't afford it? Do you realize your pandering to what you want will eventually make you angry and resent all the 'change' in the neighborhood.

Or did you move here to embrace the multi-cultural aspects of the neighborhood?

Did you move here because you want your kids to go to school with people of color and not just white kids, thus expanding their point of view on the world at large.

Please, tell me why you moved here, why you decided to stay, why you moved out.

I'm genuinely interested because this forum is latent with posts suggesting you might not even be so sure. Enlighten me.
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Offline abcdefghijk

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Re: Why did you move here?
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2018, 01:48:08 PM »
I moved here for the awesome transport options to Manhattan and elsewhere.

And learned to love the neighborhood.
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Offline dssjh

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Re: Why did you move here?
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2018, 01:54:52 PM »
i moved here 22 years ago for the diverse array of people, the accepting vibe and the beauty of the neighborhood.

and i agree so wholeheartedly about the dangers of homogenizing. back in the 70s and 80s, there was a difference between the east village, yorkville, the upper west side and soho. now, nary a whit.
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Offline Shelby2

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Re: Why did you move here?
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2018, 02:06:16 PM »
I moved here 10+ years ago because it was the right fit for various reasons. And I love the Queensboro. All groups that have come here, including Colombians, Indians, Tibetans, etc., have all at one time come into the neighborhood when they were the new group in the area, and they then brought the types of food and establishments they liked. Any type of group, provided they are entrepreneurial enough to pull off opening new businesses and that the clientele exists in the area that would allow them to survive and prosper, should be able to do so.

Even the first residents of Jackson Heights were able to enjoy golf clubs, skating rinks and nice department stores. There's no reason that newly arrived people should be prevented from (or scolded about) building the businesses they like and think will prosper.
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Re: Why did you move here?
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2018, 02:14:11 PM »
and i didn't mean to imply a dislike for The Queensboro. i haven't tried it yet, but it looks like a nice place.
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Re: Why did you move here?
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2018, 02:20:49 PM »
I moved here solely to oppressively homogenize the neighborhood by putting it into a white yuppie blender so it tastes just like pablum, seasoned with POC tears, a juice to remind you of the blandest of suburbs.

talk about begging the question. if you actually read the threads involved over the last 10 years, there are a wide range of nuanced responses to "why we want quality food in a good atmosphere" while not wanting to turn this into a goddamn lillywhite mall.

 when you ask in good faith, good faith answers will be given. meanwhile, troll better, jo3.
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Re: Why did you move here?
« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2018, 02:24:45 PM »
(also lol that the person starting this thread registered on JHlife in dec 2017 to sell a " vintage danish mid-century teak hutch."),
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Offline dssjh

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Re: Why did you move here?
« Reply #7 on: June 30, 2018, 02:27:52 PM »
and do you dislike the danish? or danish? or breakfast pastry in general? ;)
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Re: Why did you move here?
« Reply #8 on: June 30, 2018, 02:36:51 PM »
I really don't understand why jo3 is attacking the Queensboro. Perhaps he is a competitor and is losing business to the Queensboro?
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Re: Why did you move here?
« Reply #9 on: June 30, 2018, 02:47:36 PM »
My parents moved to the neighborhood in 1976, so as a kid, I didn’t have much say in their decision to settle here, but I'm glad they did.  As you may know, there’s been significant change over the years in terms of the ethnic diversity we know of in Jackson Heights and its neighboring communities.  I think it’s unfair to characterize The Queensboro as some form of threat to the neighborhood as we know it.  What’s wrong with enjoying brunch locally? As a Latina, I get to enjoy a great share of my national cuisine here, but there are times I’ve had to travel outside of Jackson Heights to find the type of meals served at The Queensboro.  I’m glad the owners chose Jackson Heights, and I’m happy to support their business. That's the beauty of our neighborhood, we have choices, and now even more so.
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Offline CaptainFlannel

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Re: Why did you move here?
« Reply #10 on: June 30, 2018, 05:35:52 PM »
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hoping I can impart my point of view in hopes to enlighten.

I don't seek enlightenment from you, Master jo3boxer, but thanks!
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Offline Ed

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Re: Why did you move here?
« Reply #11 on: June 30, 2018, 05:43:29 PM »
Because I could afford it.
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Offline JH.77

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Re: Why did you move here?
« Reply #12 on: June 30, 2018, 06:46:55 PM »
I moved here because I was priced out of Brooklyn two decades go.   It was also a great value for the space you
got in these pre-war cops compared to other neighborhoods.

But more importantly, I STAYED... Because it's a 'hood with a great vibe, an eclectic mix of people and cultures, it's super-convenient,
and it is getting better every day!
 
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Offline Minimal4me

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Re: Why did you move here?
« Reply #13 on: June 30, 2018, 07:22:27 PM »
We moved here four years ago because we needed a bigger home and we were priced out in Brooklyn. I fell in love with the architecture of the neighborhood and our building. DH liked the price, the convenient commute, and our building's parking garage - in that order. It also reminds us a lot of Brooklyn when we first moved there 20 years ago.

I love what's happening on Northern Blvd. - all the new restaurants opening and the gardens in summer. I think it's a pity that 37th street is so grimy and has so many pop up shops. I don't eat brunch, myself, and I think $14 cocktails are ridiculous, but would have loved to see Swim Two Birds (search the forums) open. If that puts me in the homogenize it camp, so be it.
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Offline dssjh

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Re: Why did you move here?
« Reply #14 on: June 30, 2018, 08:58:47 PM »
i was hoping for Swim Two Birds to get rolling as well, since it's at our corner. but three years in -- and despite "rumours" (as someone put it) of a soft opening in May -- i'm running out of hope.
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