Cheap Dining
Indonesian Food Bazaar in Astoria
Tipped off by the fabulous Eating in Translation blog post on food related events, my dining companion and I decided to try the once a month Indonesian Food Bazaar. We hopped on our bikes and pedaled as fast as we could, arriving just in time to catch the last half hour of this delicious event. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Avocado Shakes Things Up at Tito Rads Filipino Restaurant in Woodside
The crispy pieces of pork belly were still sizzling when they arrived on our table at Tito Rads. The golden brown chunks were like a heart attack on a plate, but who cares about blood pressure when you’re chompin’ on a juicy piece of deep fried fat? Not the diners at the modest Woodside restaurant, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Green Curry Thai Food in Astoria
Luckily, the drunken noodles (also known as pad kee mao) at the Green Curry Thai restaurant in Astoria won’t give you a hangover, but they will give you a reason to adjust your belt. Diners will find it difficult to keep from devouring the entire dish in one bite. The tender pieces of chicken and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Shin Chon Kalbi Korean BBQ in Sunnyside
The Shin Chon Kalbi Korean restaurant in Sunnyside looked safe enough. It had a clean though drab atmosphere and a kind but somewhat disengaged staff. The menu appeared affordable and palatable, featuring many traditional entrees, casseroles and lunch specials. Brillo pad wire wasn’t listed on the menu, but unfortunately made its way into our dish. The [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Himalayan Yak Don’t Talk Back
Walking by the Himalayan Yak Restaurant in Jackson Heights, Queens produces all sorts of images in my mind. One image that stands out is that of a giant hairy cow wearing wooden bells and trudging slowly up a Nepali mountain range. I was curious. Did this place actually serve Yak? Was the name a mere trap [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Sunday Night Dinner in Astoria is Forking Fantastic!
Authors of Forking Fantastic, Tamara Reynolds and Zora O’Neill began cooking for friends about six years ago, for what has now turned into the famous Sunday Night Dinner club. With over 600 members, the club has Tamara opening up her home and kitchen to twenty strangers and friends each month to share her recipes and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )99¢ Spam Burger at Jollibee’s in Woodside
The bee beckons you in with a wave of his hand, and you just can’t help yourself. You are pulled into a crowd of hungry diners munching happily as they stare at you with vacant eyes. With some unexplainable force, the Filipino fast food chain on Roosevelt avenue reels you in- hook, line and sinker. Serving meals [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 3 so far )Espresso Yourself in Jackson Heights
I stumbled upon Espresso 77 in Jackson Heights, a tiny coffee shop that exudes Queens pride. With many sandwich wraps to choose from, locally distributed coffee, and free wi-fi, this place is a satisfying get-away. Free of pretension and full of neighborhood friendliness,the cafe invites diners to grab a seat and relax comfortably for a [...]
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