Comments on: TONY: FoHi is NYC nightlife mecca

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:14:07 +0000

The Irish Cottage and Dirty Pierre’s are the only game in town for a “meat-headless” drink. The Austin Ale House was a good place 5 years ago before it became an OTB scuz-o-rama. If you want a drink in FH or KG, go to the city.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:39:12 +0000

When we moved to Forest Hills from Carroll Gardens, we were shocked at how expensive the restaurants were. In our old neighborhood, there were a number of places that were less expensive, but with much better food. I’m not saying there’s not a reason for this–I suppose it has to do with the high rents on Austin Street–but it is sort of annoying. Things do seem to be on the upswing around here, though . . .

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:17:10 +0000

We’ve always talked about this issue and we’re always going to talk about it, but I do think new blood and new businesses are good things. I’m mostly joking when I say I want Forest Hills to be more like Williamsburg. It’s obviously never going to be Williamsburg. But it could be more like Park Slope while retaining the things that make it great in its own right. As a homeowner, I do want to see property values go up–and many people around here are, in fact, homeowners. As for prices, they’re not going to get any higher than they already are. Forest Hills restaurants and shops tend to be priced about the same as superior places in trendier neighborhoods, a phenomenon that’s always confused me.

By: Quest577

Quest577 — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:13:19 +0000

It seems to me that a number of times on this website I have observed that hipsters inhabiting an area or being drawn to it is a desirable thing. I don’t necessarily think this is so. Why yearn for an area to become trendy, overcrowded and overpriced. I think Forest Hills/Kew Gardens is perfect in terms of its demographics. I have no desire to go out to a local restaurant or bar and have to wait for hours or have to pay a lot more than I’m used to. Don’t get me wrong, I’d love some newer and better commercial establishments in the area, but I don’t think the way to achieve this goal is for Forest Hills to become another Williamsburg. I apologize if this appears to be a rant, but it is not intended as such. I simply do not have neighborhood-envy.

By: donnie

donnie — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:40:37 +0000

definitely missed two spots: Morrisons and Mood in KG, i also dont get the 5 burro mystique

By: phatcat43

phatcat43 — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:01:01 +0000

Sounds great — until you actually visit these places. Half are restaurants first (going to the “bar” at 5 Burro - all 40 square feet of it - is about as fun as a daily enema), and the actual bars are…meh.

Thanks for the charity, TONY, but you serve our interests better by continuing to call out how this neighborhood’s nightlife is pathetic.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:53:49 +0000

Although I think it’s great (and totally unexpected) that Forest Hills would even be included in a “bar crawl” article, it’s clear that the guy really didn’t do his research beforehand. He starts off at 10:30 (I must be really old–that’s about when I start winding down) at Jade, then goes to Danny Brown’s, which isn’t even really a bar and is closing, and from Metropolitan decides to walk to Kew Gardens and then back to Austin Street? That’s crazy! And from the article, it sounds as if he realizes his mistake. I’ve tried walking to Austin Ale House during the day from Forest Hills and it’s not easy to find and a trek to boot. Now, though, I’m sort of curious about the billiard place, which I’ve never even thought about entering. Oh, and I think he totally should have gone to Irish Cottage.

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By: jellystone

jellystone — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:10:03 +0000

Our paths crossed. Interesting observation. Maybe some insider info?

By: jellystone

jellystone — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:09:00 +0000

Whoops, sorry, you caught that last one Steve.

Let’s try to lure all them LES hipsters to Morrissons!