Friday, April 26, 2019

EDDIE’S SWEET SHOP has been in business for over 100 years.

Previously called Witts Ice Cream Parlor, this Forest Hills classic was sold to the Citrano family in 1968. When we photographed this #storefront with its vintage Coca-Cola #privilegesign for our book "New York Nights" we also interviewed the fourth owner, Vito Citrano. Vito told us that “The entire interior of @eddiessweetshop including the marble counters, stained glass windows, tin ceiling and inlaid wood cabinetry is original. We still use some of the original owner’s recipes for our homemade ice cream 🍨 but we’ve added many of our own touches over the years .”

• Please join us TODAY Friday, April 26th at 3pm for our FREE “Best of the Boroughs : Queens Day” illustrated discussion about small #momandpopshop businesses in Queens at the American Folk Art Museum @afamuseum . Our talk is offered in conjunction with the exhibition “Made in New York City: The Business of Folk Art” from March 15- July 28, 2019.

• We will be speaking about the interesting history of many small businesses in #Queens including Eddie’s Sweet Shop. • While our illustrated discussion is FREE, registration is recommended through Eventbrite.


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