QUEENS, NY \u2014 Not sure what to have for dinner? <\/p>\n
Food delivery startup Wonder Group is expanding its shift toward brick\u2011and\u2011mortar dining with a brand\u2011new location in Forest Hills. <\/p>\n
Following earlier openings in Astoria, Ridgewood, and Jackson Heights, the company\u2019s latest Queens outpost brings dozens of restaurant brands together under one roof. <\/p>\n
Located at 71\u201114 Austin Street, the new food hall officially opened to the public last week with a ribbon\u2011cutting ceremony and a performance by singer\u2011songwriter Katelyn Richards, according to officials. <\/p>\n
“A new kind of home dining experience,” reads a description of Wonder on its Instagram. “Enjoy menus from top chefs and iconic restaurants across the country, all in one place.” <\/p>\n
The concept gives customers access to dozens of curated menus from some of the nation\u2019s most recognizable chefs and restaurants, including Bobby\u202fFlay, Michael\u202fSymon and Marc\u202fMurphy. <\/p>\n
It also lets New Yorkers enjoy dishes from popular eateries beyond the city\u2014such as Texas favorite Tejas\u202fBarbecue, Atlanta\u2019s Fred\u2019s\u202fMeat\u202f&\u202fBread, and Detroit\u202fBrick\u202fPizza\u202fCo. <\/p>\n
Customers can order from any combination of chefs and restaurants in a single transaction from one location. All dishes are prepared to order at the Wonder storefront and delivered within about 30\u202fminutes, according to the company. <\/p>\n
Available restaurants at the Forest Hills location include: <\/p>\n
Limesalt Tejas Barbecue Fred’s Meat & Bread Yasas by Michael Symon Streetbird by Marcus Samuelsson Panino Rustico of Howard Beach Anthony & Son Panini Shoppe Jack’s Wife Freda Peaches HotHouse Royal Greens Hanu Poke Di Fara Pizza Bobby Flay Steak Create Astoria Raj’s Indian Kitchen Ridgewood Taco Factory The Mainstay by Marc Murphy Walnut Lane by Jonathan Waxman Maydan <\/p>\n
Wonder is owned by Wonder Group, a consortium founded in 2018 by entrepreneur and former Walmart e\u2011commerce chief Marc\u202fLore. <\/p>\n
The company began as a network of food trucks in Westfield, New\u202fJersey, with chefs cooking meals onboard. It later announced plans to move away from that model and focus on permanent storefronts. <\/p>\n