36 The QUeeNS CoUrier •WELCOME TO • JANUARY 10, 2013 fOr brEaking nEWs visiT www.queenscourier.com welcome to maspeth, middle village, ridgewood & glendale BY Christina shanahan s BUSINESS IS THE BACKBONE dee’s 107-23 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village • 718-793-7553 Whether you’re looking to grab a brick-oven pizza pie to go or sit and enjoy a glass of wine and a pasta dish, Dee’s on Metropolitan Avenue is just the right spot. The cozy dining room has an antique fire- place, the ideal setting for a first date or a relaxing meal with friends. The restaurant also hosts private events if you’re entertaining a crowd or celebrating a special occasion. the avenue Bar & Grill 7122 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale 347-725-3853 A great spot for a girls’ night out or watching the big game, The Avenue Bar & Grill has something for every taste. The bar attracts a crowd with daily specials, such as Wing Night Wednesdays, where 25-cent wings are served weekly, Happy Hour Fridays, where drink specials start at only $2, and Family Night Saturdays, where kids eat free from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Don’t leave without trying the restau- rant’s signature Spicy BBQ Burger, topped with crispy bacon, sautéed Creative FloWer shop onions, cheese, and special sauce. 84-48 Elliot Avenue, Middle Village • 718-898-1919 the shops at atlas park Since 1985, this local Middle Village florist has been providing residents with the freshest 8000 Cooper Avenue, Glendale floral arrangements to suit any occasion or budget. The talented and experienced designers 718-326-3300 can create and arrangement to fit any style. Open seven days a week, Creative Flower Shop offers a selection of green plants, blooming plants, dish gardens, fruit and gourmet baskets, With all of your favorite stores and restaurants in one place, you silk flowers, greeting cards, stuffed animals and much more. The company even makes daily can spend a whole day exploring The Shops at Atlas Park. Women’s deliveries to all local hospitals and funeral homes. Visit the website to place an order online retailers include Chico’s, White House Black Market, and J.Jill, at www.creativeflowershopny.com. among many others, while mens’ shops include Joseph A. Bank. Eateries such as the California Pizza Kitchen, Chili’s and Cold Stone Creamery are lined up in between stores, so there’s always a place to grab a bite to eat. The shopping center is also home to the Regal Cinema movie theater, where weary shoppers can catch a flick when they’re ready to kick back and relax. ForCe Fitness CluB 63-03 Fresh Pond Road, Ridgewood 718-497-9090 Serving residents of Ridgewood, Middle Village, Maspeth, Glendale, and the surrounding communities, Force Fitness Club offers members an affordable and fun way to get in shape. For just $1 per day for a full- year membership, fitness gurus and newcomers alike have access to state-of-the-art machines and equipment and a full schedule of classes including yoga, spinning, step, and Zumba. For an additional fee, members can purchase personal training packages where knowledge- able trainers will help each trainee to meet their individual fitness goals. GodinGer silver art Co. 63-17 Traffic Avenue, Ridgewood 718-418-1000 Founded in 1972 by Arnold Godinger and William Lefowitz, this Woodhaven house crystal giftware for over 30 years. Today, the customer remains thefamily-owned company has specialized in handcrafted silver and 63-98 Woodhaven Boulevard, Rego Park • 718-894-5400 top priority of the owners and the staff, and Godinger Silver Art Co. This local Irish pub serves up brunch, lunch, dinner, and bar snacks in a beautiful, strives to offer high-quality products at affordable prices. Their prod- newly-renovated setting. The polished, dark wood bar, leather seats, and black-and-white ucts, which range from casual to formal, include dining sets, flatwear, tile floors create a lovely atmosphere. Popular menu selections include the charred bacon- home décor, picture frames and albums. A popular destination for wrapped scallops and the oven-roasted baby back ribs. Its close proximity to the Queens housewarming and new baby gifts, a wide range of the company’s Center Mall makes the Woodhaven House a popular stop for shoppers and locals alike. products are available online at www.godinger.com.
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