After a long era when 1 wine shop was enough for LIC...here comes the 4th in a year. At least this one is over nearer to Court Square. See the inset photo - the green realtor logo over the old print shop is the place. License in the works.





3 years ago, LIC was a solidly blue collar industrial neighborhood.


Hours: 6a-3p M-F


Shops: commercial services (insurance, lawyers, taxi, vehicle repair), diners, delis, bars (irish or sports).


Parking: busy all day, empty after


Infrastructure: warehouses, big flat industrial





1.5 years ago, the residential shift was on.


Shops: add delivery-oriented, informal yet hip restaurants, cafes


Hours: add weekend days


Parking: more Hondas on the streets on Sat AM


Infrastructure: lots of renovations happening to smallish commercial buildings





Now, the shift is on.


Shops: liquor stores galore, more restaurant/bars


Hours: add Friday and Sat night


Parking: same, not too many new people really


Infrastructure: big condos and offices going up





Next year: the big differences await!