Archive for September, 2008
Despana Brand Foods- Spanish Grocery Jackson Heights
Despana Foods (86-17 Northern Blvd Jackson Heights 718-779-7438 & 408 Broome St NY 10013) This tiny store in Jackson Heights is much smaller than its sister store in soho. It manages to pack all that Spanish goodness into a space so small- there isn’t even room for a window. The service is friendly, but it [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Mexican Calpulli Dance in the Park at Queens Theater
Some how it’s managed to rain every time this Mexican Dance company is supposed to perform outdoors in Queens. Well- this weekend they will perform indoors at the Queens Theater in Flushing Meadows Park. Join the fun with a dose of culture from the most ethnically diverse boro’ featuring music & live dance in colorful [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Dorian Cafe Long Island City
Dorian Cafe ( 10-01 50th Ave 718-937-1120) seemingly resembles any other diner in New York. However, it’s when you start eating you notice that the quality surpasses any traditional diner experience by far. Dorian creates an outstanding dining experience- minus the trendy atmosphere or attitude that accompanies most surrounding eateries. Its humble decor includes nothing more than a checkered floor, tin ceiling and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Manducatis Rustico- Cafe – Pizzeria Long Island City
Manducatis Rustica (46-31,33,35 Vernon Blvd 718-937-1312) better be damn good, as they take up three addresses on the famed Vernon Blvd. There are three parts to this pizza/cafe shop- the kitchen with the giant brick oven, the coffee/dessert shop and the actual dining room. They offer brick oven pizza, though not by the slice, traditional Italian food, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Jackson Heights Film Festival- Sept 18th- 20th Opening Reception
Don’t miss the chance to explore talent at its greatest in your favorite boro’. The Jackson Heights Film Festival begins Thursday September 18th with an opening reception at 7pm and film screening at 8pm for $10. This is a great opportunity to screen many short and feature length international films that explore the depths of cultural and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Tonight- Museum of Moving Image with Lorne Michaels…at the Times Center
If you enjoy politics or just want some laughs- here is an event put on by the Museum of Moving Image at Manhattan’s Times center- Saturday Night Live and Presidential Politics With Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, and James Downey in person. To celebrate the launch of the 2008 edition of The Living Room Candidate Monday, September 15, 7:00 p.m. At The Times [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Lemon Ice King of Corona
That’s right-the Lemon Ice King (52-02 108 St at 52 Ave 718-699-5133 Corona) is the king of Italian ices. The family owned business has been around for more than 60 years and is still number one in the ice business. Don’t be fooled by the name- there are many other flavors besides lemon at this roadside [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Papa’s Empanadas- Jackson Heights and Astoria
They were right by naming this place Papa’s Empanada’s (Astoria 25-51A Steinway St 718-726-1400 & Jackson Heights 84-17 Northern Blvd 718-507-0400) because this little restaurant has spawned practically every kind of empanada imaginable. If you’re not familiar with the small Spanish pastry- it is a dough pocket with a sweet or savory filling, generally served [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )« Previous Entries
