One of New York City’s oldest kosher pizzerias has closed permanently. simmons pizza The restaurant in Queens’ Kew Garden Hills (technically ‘Flushing’) will open for the last time tomorrow, June 30th.
This pizzeria has been in business for over 53 years since 1969 and is a nostalgic memory for those who grew up in KGH.
In the words of long-time (former) KGH resident Avi Blum, “Like Motsey Shavos, the early Shabosim, Friday lunch was crazy. No, there were a lot of people on roller blades, lots of pre-teens and teenage boys and girls, but the days of the Snapple rapper were really great and just rocking. French fries and cold Snapples for six at a table for four, two standing in the aisle cramming pizza down their throats, looking over their shoulders to see who’s checking who, it’s the perfect pizza It’s an experience.”
The place will be returned to the landlord. At this time, it is not clear who will succeed Simon.
