Chinese
Little Pepper’s Hot Pot Makes Summer Sizzle!
Not too long ago a friend introduced me to the “hot pot“. Shortly after the introduction I discovered that the traditional Chinese stew prepared with a hot pot is an extraordinary thing. I simply had to try one myself. Salivating heavily, my dining partner and I hopped onto the 7 train en route to Flushing [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Dragon Boat Festival in Queens!
It’s the annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in the heart of Flushing Meadows Park this weekend Saturday August 7th and Sunday August 8th. Watch the as the magnificent dragon boats zip through Meadow Lake while the competing teams race to the finish. You don’t want to miss this once a year extravaganza! Before you [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Szechuan Gourmet in Flushing
Roaming around Flushing on a quest for some good Chinese food isn’t a difficult task. After checking out a couple of places, my dining partner and I decided on the Szechuan Gourmet. Although the name suggests an unimaginative standard in the category of Szechuan cuisine, the reality was anything but. We made our way into [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Flushing Food in Roosevelt Food Court
The opening of the Roosevelt Food Court (Pan Asian Cuisine- Chinese, Indian, etc) has been all the buzz lately. Eating in Translation Guy ate there a few weeks ago, Jamie Oliver has even been there- I can’t say I’ve been, but I can’t wait to go! (www.the-feedbag.com, www.eatingintranslation.com, www.newyorkseriouseats.com)
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Sago Tea Cafe Flushing New York
Sago Tea Cafe (corner of Main & 39th Avenue. Flushing, NY 10038. Tel: 718-353-2899) is not just a standard teenage hangout. Its trendy atmosphere with multi colored hanging lamps is a great place to gather with friends. You can also stroll up to the take-out window and get tea to-go. Sago offers a large slection of flavored hot and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )King Yum Tiki Bar and Chinese Restaurant in Flushing
King Yum 181-08 Union Turnpike Flushing, Queens 11366 718-380-1918 E train to Union Turnpike- then bus to 108th Street) You won’t find fire eaters or contortionists at this place, but you will find loads of fun, food and history. Nestled into a lackluster strip mall in the middle of suburban Queens is one of the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Yi Mei Fung Bakery Flushing
Yi Mei Fung Bakery (135-38 Roosevelt Ave Flushing & Elmhurst 81-86 Broadway) Flushing is the perfect place to go for traditional Chinese baked goods. As soon as you step off the #7 train you see a plethora of of Chinese bakeries to choose from, but one stands out for its quality. Yi Mei Fung bakery [...]
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