Week in Review

It was a busy week for news in Forest Hills.

Bareburger opened its expanded site on Austin Street, while several other new businesses made their debuts on Black Friday.

And be sure to look through Patch’s posts on where to find a Christmas tree and upcoming Menorah lightings and holiday events.

Here is your Week in Review.

Monday

Twist and Smash’d, a new burger restaurant on Austin Street, unveils its menu and hours.

Tuesday

Bareburger opens its expanded site on Austin Street. Check out Patch’s list of upcoming Menorah lightings and Chanukah events and places to volunteer this holiday season.

Wednesday

Take a look at this list of food and holiday drives taking place in Queens through the rest of the year. And check out these reviews for “Nebraska” and “Philomena,” which opened at Kew Gardens Cinemas this week.

Friday

Several new local shops and restaurants opened for business on Black Friday. And take a look at this list of places in the borough where you can purchase a Christmas tree.

Weekend

This week’s Queens Eats recipe was Pappardelle with bacon and peas.