Jul. 18, 2025 By Jessica Militello Il Gigante opened earlier this year in a vibrant section of Ridgewood filled with cafes, restaurants and bars. The authentic Italian restaurant, located at 880 Woodward Ave., previously housed Porcelain, a beloved neighborhood gem that boasted dishes like kimchi-brined fresh half chicken and smoky lamb ribs. When the…
Jul. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello A taste of France has arrived in Forest Hills with the opening of Tourmaline, a new restaurant offering a refined and seasonal dining experience on Metropolitan Avenue. Located at 106-17 Metropolitan Ave., Tourmaline debuted at the end of June in the same space as My Kitchen, a beloved…
Apr. 7, 2025 By Jessica Militello Tucked away between a car dealership and an auto mechanic on Fresh Pond Road, Sideshow NYC is easy to miss—but for more than two decades, the small storefront has quietly served as a hub of underground culture, skateboarding, and analog media in Queens. Located at 62-15 Fresh Pond…
Mar. 24, 2025 By Jessica Militello Say it loud, say it proud: Queens is the world’s borough—and now it has the sign to prove it. A colorful new sculpture honoring Queens’ diversity was unveiled on Saturday, March 22, at MacDonald Park on Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills, drawing more than 150 attendees, including elected…