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I had gone past Claremont Terrace thousands of times — literally – without giving it a second thought about what it was. It’s an alley that is hidden along another dead end in the heart of Elmhurst, one of Queens’ busiest, most populated and diverse neighborhoods — it’s buzzing with energy day and evening. I would…
Over on Queens Boulevard, in Elmhurst, you’ll notice the First Presbyterian Church of Newtown at the corner of 54th Avenue. It’s the Gothic structure which is incongruous with its surroundings, which are mainly retail shops, a diner, and a medium sized shopping mall. The First Presbyterian Church of Newtown is one of the oldest congregations in the entire city,…
It’s part Cascanueces, part Shchelkunchik, and mostly unique. This Saturday, four local performing arts schools will offer two presentations of a decidedly Queens version of The Nutcracker. Expect some ballet, of course, but be prepared for plenty of salsa, Arabian belly dance, Chinese jazz, hula hoops, and hip hop. The companies  — Mestizo Art Center; Cali Salsa; EC Squared Studio;…
One recent Christmas season, I hiked Queens’ very own Broadway. The route begins in Ravenswood at the East River edge, and plunges southeast into the heart of Elmhurst, indeed the center of the original town of Newtown (Middleburgh) first settled by Dutch colonials in 1652 — after an original settlement 10 years earlier in Maspeth…
Just beautiful.
Queenswalk: The Old St. James Episcopal Church, ElmhurstI'm sorry, Christina, I write a once-a-week column for this blog, hopefully filled with a lot of information about things most people don't know about. It's too bad that all you got out of it all was that the houses were listed in the wrong neighborhood. I found source material that used both names, and I picked one. If I was mistaken, I apologize to Elmhurst and Maspeth alike. No need for the attitude.
Queenswalk: Mathews Company Row HousesWhat an amazing piece, thank you Kevin Walsh! I don't understand why there's little importance placed on Queens history like this - that house should have never been torn down. Here's to hoping whatever still remains standing elsewhere will stay.
Lord of the AlleyI know people like to hate on restaurants like the ones proposed for the Elmhurst lot, but I really think they should just stop. People in Queens love chain restaurants. Just look at TGIFridays in Forest Hills. That place is always as packed as all the other restaurants on Austin Street. And I've eaten there and it's pretty mediocre - but always packed. I'm assuming because those restaurants for the most part are much more affordable and a lot less intimidating than the "real deal" American, Seafood or Italian restaurants everywhere else. And, this might be something to think about, going to restaurants like those introduced me and my family to "American" food. And I'm sure it has for countless other people. The Sizzler and Applebees are a part of my childhood but I know better places to go eat now - not that I wouldn't go back to those places every now and then. It's not like they serve garbage food.
Restaurant Row Proposal for Vacant Elmhurst Lot Sparks Controversy