What's up with that building on the corner of 30th Ave and 38th Street in Astoria

Recently, we’ve had an inordinate number of conversations about the northwest corner property at 30th Avenue and 38th Street (37-17 30th Ave – GMAP), right next to the Pita Pan. It’s had a plywood fence around it for quite some time (close to 2 years now), and while that can make a place seem mysterious, the fact that it has stamped on it similar branding to Butcher Bar across the street – the “Got Grass” symbol – will give you an idea who is behind that project.

At the start of 2011, the people behind the property submitted a plan to renovate the space, including the mezzanine, first floor, and cellar. From the outside, it looks like not much is happening, so it’s heartening to see that a work permit was issued in October to do some work on the space, which means progress is happening.

So, this could mean a bigger space or a totally new restaurant (we favor the latter scenario). We’ll just have to see, and you can be sure we will keep an eye on it.