Lemon Tree, The

Bob,

Thanks so much, for that very sad news. I remember him always being kind> How did he die? I also know you from all the clubs, Hope your doing well. Last time i saw you was at the Vetro In Howard Beach.
Thanks for the information even thou it was sad, i was always curious what became of Pete.

Have a Great Day.

The original owners of the Lemontree were
Bob Goodrich
Stan the Man
Al Gonzalez
Jack & Barbara Lesser

Pete Rosamando was the cop that worked there.
Unfortunately Pete passes away about seven years ago.
as far as Big Pete the bouncer who lived in Staten Island
I wish I new how to find him myself
Bob

hey there,

I was also a regular at the nightclub. so many years have passed by. such good good times. I would like to know if anyone has any information on how Pete the bouncer /cop is doing. always a great nice guy.

My name is Orlando Serrano, I'm from Colombia.
During the late 70’s and 80’s years I was studying electronics in NY, and for those hard days the Lemon Tree was one of my favorite places to take a break at night. The place had a great atmosphere, it was very well decorated, and the music was fantastic. I remember my friends Katy Brogan, Michael Driscoll, Dennis, Bob and Kenneth Driscoll, my friend Claude Meneses from Chile, and many other American friends that I really miss today. We had a great time there. God bless you all.

I worked there as a busboy with Domino D while I was going to highschool. Nic n Charlie didnt belive me lol till I should them my bus pass. Had some of my best times of the early 80s at the lemon tree truly miss that place.

what can i say but what a great disco dance club with the best disco music mix and great lights and decor. the girls were among the hottest in the tri state area and what great memories i had looking forward to going there with a couple of the boys and meeting the rest of the pack there. i must say we all felt like we owned that place when we all got together and got hammered at the bar and then tore up dance floor with any girl we approached, and they loved it, and i must say so did me and the boys. would go back there in a heart beat.

In 1977 myself, DJ stan the Man & Al Gonzalez opened up the Lemontree in Forest Hills. The original resident dj was Jenny Costa. We had other dj's as well.
On Wednesday July 13th at the magnificent Vetro venue two blocks from Russo's on the bay in Howard Beach, We are hosting a Monastery, Broadcasters Inn, elephas & Lemontree reunion on the Vetro rooftop. There's no admission just come and help us bring back the magic for one night...There's going to be a facebook event page soon. All are welcome..More info to follow.
Bob Goodrich

The good ole days. Used to go there every Thursday
when La Tipica use to play there. Great memories.

I used to tend bar there, my name is Nicko. I worked behind the bar with Billy C, Dave, Michael C, Charlie, Cliff and Louie. There were several owners Bobby Goodrich, Al Gonzolez, Michael Goodrich, Stan the Man, Jack Lester, Alan Bankhalter and a few others with shares. Big Pete, and Pete the Cop were the two bouncers among many that I can recall. Angie, Maria, Marie and Fortuneé were cocktail waitresses. The DJ's Jenny Costa, Mitch St. Mitch, Carl and Stan the Man. Tito Puente was there on Thursday's, Latin nite. One night a week was Ladies Nite (male strippers). We used to pack em in on the week-ends and Wednesday was a good night too. I'm sorry if I've left anyone out, it's been a while. Those were great times, I 'm glad I survived.

Yes,1978-1979 were the years!My cousins, friends and I hung out all the time. Mike the bartender was great! Pete the bouncenr, were are you my friend? The after hours on Queens Blvd., across from the Pam Am Hotel, great spot after the Tree closed. I can go on and on, we hung out with a crew of no less then 15. We were all from Knickerbocker Ave., in Brooklyn. Met my now wife of 30 years there and have original picture taken by the Lemon Tree staff still! If anyone remembers me the crew, Dennis, Little Tommy Gangster, Joe Dip, Tommy "Merk", Botch contact me. Never forget one of the owners we called "Johhny Carson". Me and the crew never paid to get, one more day! would be great.

Wow-What I wouldn't do for just one more magical night at the Lemon Tree. Thursday was the weeknight to go. I worked the private parties there on weekend afternoons so I never had to pay to get in. What memories...Jenny Costa, the Goodrich brothers-the love of my life Anthony (aka-the one that got away...sigh)and even met my husband there. And don't forget big Pete the bouncer-what a cutie pie!Place was small but electric. 1978-1979 was the year to be there! The music,the small back room to sit for a minute, those tacky little lemons hanging from the trees.The song "Heaven must of sent you" will always remind me of the Lemon Tree. (And my Anthony...sigh)

Christine .. how are you, what a trip seeing you respond here. I talk with Nora all the time. Not sure if there is a block on the email but write me at VPFouskas at aol. Would love to play catch up

I remember this hole in the wall...
Anthony C (Tony) was the DJ and Jimmy Yu, and Jenny Costa
This was a small club more of a hangout place that anything.
Ted and I would come over from Spinning records at Jerry over on the LIE and pick up Anthony C and go to after hour clubs. Not sure what years Tony was the DJ at this place.

Wow voula! I remember you! However not from the lemon tree...I was friends with Nora Giacapelli! LOL

check out the new website: www.lemontreelounge.com for all upcoming events and live concerts.

joanie v met bob i got drunk,closrophobic and hung outside.

Went there once. I remember going downstairs & the low ceiling. Nothing special.

Oh Heavens the Lemon Tree, What mememories that place brings back. Went when I wasn't working at the Sage Diner all night. At least I got to see everyone there, when the clubs closed.
What did happen to everyone ??

Ah..I remember going there as a teen disco. It's where I learned and loved to hustle. I can still hear (and listen to ) Devil's gun playing.
1977 seems like yesterday.
IT's where I fell in love with Disco.

Went there once. Just ok... nothing special.

Esta loca!!

Better behave or me, Jeff and Rocky will throw you out!! Well, maybe not Jeff. Esse, give me the pipeline (Malibu and Coke).

DJ Tony, the record's over. Wake up.

Yaboo and Do ta do. Send it in!

fun place but a fire hazard.

once was a hot spot, now it's just plain old whacked! became very low budget when it once was a bit more classy. very, very disappointed because I was once a faithful "lemon tree chick"....

yo, Lemon Tree. This was my hangout on Thursday. I had my table right on the left as you walked in. I lived at that place. If you went there, then you knew who I was. Always with a champagne bottle of Moet in the silver bucket. My boy Rigo used to spin there, and the mob boys hanging out at the bar. I have great memories there, and I spent a whole hell of a lot of money there. Remember, Lemon tree was a place to hang and talk to people who would hit the city on the weekends, and keep it local on Thursday cause it was a real good party, especially if you were from Queens.

Julio (Kay)

Lemon Tree - I remember the low ceiling (cuz it was a basement) and the fake lemon trees all over!! It later turned into RUNWAY 69-- a nude strip club, until the Forest Hill neighborhood picketed in front of it to get rid of it!

This place was more of a hangout than a dance club.

dj charley was great. I enjoyed ,think thurs,not the best club but it was a one night week to see friend.Anyway shout out to my crew from Elmhurt,Oscar Sanchez and his bro, keko and bro and everyone else.

THE LEMON TREE IS RE-OPENING!!!
Yes, The Famous Lemon Tree of Forest Hills is Re-Opening in Elmhurst just off Queens Blvd. (right next door to POPS Diner - formerly the Sage Diner)
WATCH FOR THE SPECTACULAR GRAND OPENING
Early October 2004.
DJ's to be spinning are DJ Louie Mangione, DJ Charlie Casanova, DJ Billy O.
Listen to Mix 102.7 & 'KTU for all the details. THE CLUB IS BACK & BETTER THAN EVER!

Hey, I used to go there ALL the time. I remember walking down the steps and entering a place I know I'll never get to again. I still have an original T-Shirt! Dancing, dancing and more dancing.
Kamikazees, Michael the bartender, Wishing on A Star (the last song they usually played. Boy, it's all coming back. Thanks!