Sunnyside is the new Williamsburg (?)
As read in The New York Times… In this Sunday’s New York Times’ Real Estate section, The Hunt chronicled a young couple in search of a home. They settled briefly in Sunnyside but poor vetting on their part seems to have marred their choice. The lack of their due diligence aside, two things that did resonate from the article – “I read great articles about how Sunnyside is the new Williamsburg” and a shout-out to our favorite cafe;
There was a hip coffee shop nearby, the Grind, where they had a lunch of coffee and turkey wraps. “It was the cutest little coffee shop that made me feel I was in Greenwich Village,” Ms. Galbo said. “Any doubt we had, sitting there eating lunch eased our minds.”
I’d be a little wary of comparing ourselves to Williamsburg by any stretch but The Grind has definitely been a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Looking for love and a strong buzz? In honor of Valentine’s Day, The Grind is hosting a round of Speed Dating. Sign-ups are available now.
The New York Times: The Hunt – Queens Lives Up To Its Billing (February 10, 2008)
August 3rd, 2008 at 8:42 am
“Sunnyside is the new Williamsburg” Sadly it seems to be the case. This was a mixed neighborhood with affordable rents. Now it’s turning into a white hipster enclave with rents soaring. Go Back to Brooklyn or as my wife and I say, “GBB!” To the side-burned hipster at Met Foods who “can’t find the corriander” GBB! Starbucks on Qns. Blvd. GBB! Quaint-GBB!, Bliss-GBB!! Where’s my Vietnamese restaurant? Where’s my cheap outdoor market? The one on Skillman might as well sell truffles, saffron and foie gras. GBB!!! We’re going to have to move to Jackson Heights.