FAQ: FER Restaurant Expansion to Jackson Park in Long Island City

What is FER and what type of cuisine does it serve?

FER is a restaurant known for its southwest Chinese noodle dishes and other authentic tastes of southwest China, featuring hot and cold noodle dishes, fried rice, and handmade wontons based on family recipes.

Where is FER opening its new location?

FER is opening its third location inside Jackson Park, Tishman Speyer’s luxury residential development at 28-10 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City.

Who is the owner and founder of FER?

Nigel Huang is the owner and founder of FER, who started the restaurant to serve New York City’s diverse communities with intricately made dishes.

Why is FER expanding to Jackson Park?

FER is expanding to meet the growing demand in Long Island City, where the population has increased over 75% in the past decade, creating need for new local restaurants and retail options.

Who represented FER in the lease agreement for the new location?

Thomas Galo, EVP and Partner at RTL, represented FER in the 15-year lease agreement, while Tishman Speyer was represented in-house by Reed Zukerman.

What other businesses are located at Jackson Park?

Jackson Park’s ground floor retail includes Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters, Dozo Dog, and the recently opened Serafina, and it sits across from Tishman Speyer’s JACX creative office tower.

How large is the new FER location at Jackson Park?

The new FER location at Jackson Park occupies a 2,482-square-foot space within the residential development.

What makes Jackson Park a significant location for this expansion?

Jackson Park is a significant luxury residential development completed in 2019 with 1,871 apartments, a private park, and over 120,000 square feet of amenities, making it an ideal location for reaching a growing community.