An Oil for That Final Finish
Front Burner The inspiration for Ulli’s Oil Mill may be Austrian, but these plant-seed oils are made in Long Island City, Queens. CreditSonny Figueroa/The New York Times For Ulrike Sitter, pressing plant seeds for oil is a tradition she has imported from her native Austria, where toasted pumpkinseed oil is a culinary staple. Ms. Sitter […]
NYC Restaurant Week Boasts Just 2 Queens Eateries | Astoria, NY …
QUEENS, NY — A celebration meant to spotlight New York City’s “incredible array of eateries” has cast most of the city’s outer boroughs out of the limelight. The world-renowned NYC Restaurant Week will offer its semiannual dining deals at nearly 400 of the city’s most exclusive eateries during its summer run from July 23 to […]
$710K gets you a one-bedroom with balcony in Jojo Anavim-Bedecked Long Island City’s Canvas
Located at 42-83 Hunter Street in Long Island City, the Canvas is an intimate 14-unit boutique condominium with a decidedly artistic theme. An immense, multi-story work by artist Jojo Anavim decorates the building’s facade while another of his works is showcased in the lobby. But the creativity doesn’t end there. The minimalist finishes, white walls […]
Despite 200-foot height cut, 67-story tower in Long Island City will …
Via Hill West Architects The soaring condo tower planned for Long Island City’s Court Square shrunk in height this week, dropping from a proposed 984-foot tower to 778 feet, Curbed NY reported. This isn’t the first height fluctuation for the building, dubbed the Court Square City View. Developer Chris Xu proposed a 964-foot tower in […]
Raw chicken recall from Long Island City slaughterhouse, Afandia Halal – WABC
LONG ISLAND CITY, Queens (WABC) — Federal officials are recalling raw chicken shipped throughout New York City from a Queens slaughterhouse. The USDA says some chicken from Afandina Halal, which is based in Long Island City, was shipped out with a stamp of inspection “P-51183” when it did not undergo inspection. The recall affects 40-pound […]